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The Proof of Talent Podcast

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Rob Paone interviews top talent in the crypto, blockchain and web3 industry to discover how and why they work in the emerging technology field. Rob also discusses tips and advice for starting a career in the crypto industry.

Episodes

10% of ALL ETH in Ponzi? Litecoin Foundation Broke?

$2 billion worth of ETH has been wrapped up in the Plus Token pyramid scheme, with much of it moving to Huobi in the past two months. Let's talk about what the heck is happening with Plus Token and discuss research from Elementus. Financing open-source development is incredibly difficult and it's something the Litecoin Foundation is currently experiencing. Let's talk about why it's so tough and why Litecoin might be in trouble in the long-run because of it. Thanks to today's show sponsor: https:...

Aug 23, 201921 minEp. 282

Crypto Happy Hour - Bitcoin and Alts Down

Bitcoin is down 5% with altcoins (obviously) following suit. What's going on here and what should you be keeping an eye on? Let's grab a beer and talk about the crypto world today! Thanks to today's sponsor: eToro Get started trading today on eToro! https://cryptobobby.com/etoro #Bitcoin #Crypto #Ethereum Looking for a job in blockchain? Get started with Proof of Talent - proofoftalent.co ** This is not financial advice and these are simply my own opinions, as such, this should not be treated as...

Aug 21, 20191 hr 10 minEp. 281

Bitcoin vs Ethereum is getting HEATED

Bitcoin maximalism versus ETH heads has gotten pretty nasty recently after a presentation at the Bit Block Boom conference sent Crypto Twitter into a tizzy. Let's talk about everything that happened in Bitcoin versus Ethereum, why the world went nuts and my thoughts in general on the situation. Thanks to today's sponsor: eToro Get started trading today on eToro! https://cryptobobby.com/etoro #Bitcoin #Crypto #Ethereum Michael Goldstein's Presentation: https://twitter.com/bitstein/status/11638551...

Aug 20, 201921 minEp. 280

What is DeFi? A Comprehensive Guide to Decentralized Finance

DeFi, or Decentralized Finance, has been a hot topic of discussion in the Ethereum ecosytem and the greater cryptocurrency world as a whole. Let's talk about what DeFi is, why it matters, the good parts of it, the bad parts and how you can use it in the future. Do you dare to DeFi (lol Justin!)?! Thanks to today's sponsor, NetSuite - Download NetSuite your FREE guide – “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” at NetSuite.com/Bobby Track DeFi Projects with the DeFi List: https://defipulse.com/...

Aug 14, 201931 minEp. 279

Earning "Free" Bitcoin (and other cryptocurrency)

Tutorial on how to earn FREE Bitcoin, as well as other types of cryptocurrencies, with either no risk, or relatively minimal risk. Let's dive into three different methods you can use to earn free Bitcoin and other crypto. Thanks to today's sponsor, NetSuite - Download NetSuite your FREE guide – “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” at NetSuite.com/Bobby Try Lolli to earn Bitcoin back when you shop - https://cryptobobby.com/lolli Check out Pei to start earning automatic cashback in Bitcoin ...

Aug 13, 201915 minEp. 278

Fed CUTS Rates - Bullish for Bitcoin? - Crypto Happy Hour

For the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, The Federal Reserve has CUT interest rates by 0.25%. Let's chat about what it means for Bitcoin, as well as a number of other topics in the crypto space during Crypto Happy Hour. Thanks to today's show sponsor: https://Rhone.com/Bobby and promo code "bobby" to get 20% off the most comfortable men's clothing around! Looking for a job in blockchain? Get started with Proof of Talent - https://proofoftalent.co

Jul 31, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 277

Tezos POPS and Facebook is "Arrogant"

Tezos JUMPED over 20% today on news of a Coinbase Pro listing, so what does it mean during a time when Coinbase listings have lost their previous luster. And crypto CEO's are back in the limelight this week with Circle's Jeremy Allaire in front of regulators and Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple's CEO, going in on Facebook. Let's chat about it all today! Thanks to today's show sponsor: https://Rhone.com/Bobby and promo code "bobby" to get 20% off the most comfortable men's clothing around! Looking for a...

Jul 30, 201917 minEp. 276

Is Inflation KILLING Your Crypto Gains?

Is inflation DIRECTLY correlated with price performance in crypto? Well.... There are only two cryptocurrencies in the Top-10 down against USD in 2019, both of which have high inflation. One is XRP, so let's take a look at why Ripple Inc's sale $250M quarterly sale of XRP could be hurting it's holders. Thanks to today's sponsor, NetSuite - Download NetSuite your FREE guide – “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” at NetSuite.com/Bobby Ripple's Q2 2019 XRP Markets Report: https://www.ripple....

Jul 25, 201916 minEp. 275

Justin Sun is BARRED from leaving China? SPOILER ALERT: He's in San Francisco

Just days before his scheduled lunch with Warren Buffett, Justin Sun has *reportedly* been placed under "border control" unable to leave China pending further investigation. Let's talk about what's currently happening to Tron's leader and notorious Crypto Marketeer. Thanks to today's sponsor, NetSuite - Download NetSuite your FREE guide – “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” at NetSuite.com/Bobby *UPDATE* Justin Sun is apparently in San Francisco - That sly little marketer. https://twitte...

Jul 23, 201918 minEp. 274

Facebook Gets Grilled by US on Libra Plans

David Marcus, the head of Calibra at Facebook, got grilled for 2 hours by Congress. Here is a live stream of the event, with my occasional reaction from the event.

Jul 17, 20192 hr 5 minEp. 273

Trump "Not a Fan" of Bitcoin, Scared of Libra

According to Donald Trump's Twitter "I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies, which are not money, and whose value is highly volatile and based on thin air. Unregulated Crypto Assets can facilitate unlawful behavior, including drug trade and other illegal activity...." Let's hang out for Crypro Coffee hour and talk a bit about what's happening in the cryptocurrency markets today! Try Lolli to earn Bitcoin back when you shop - https://cryptobobby.com/lolli

Jul 12, 201956 minEp. 272

"Wright is F%$ked" and Crypto Companies "want to eat" JPMorgan's lunch

According to the crypto twitter legal squad, Craig Wright might be in hot water following his court appearance today, where he purportedly broke down in tears. Also, Jamie Dimon recently sat down to discuss the competition in the crypto space. Thanks to today's show sponsor: Rhone.com/Bobby and promo code "bobby" to get 20% off the most comfortable men's clothing around! Looking for a job in blockchain? Get started with Proof of Talent - proofoftalent.co Jamie Dimon on crypto: https://www.coinde...

Jun 28, 201916 minEp. 271

I have an Announcement! Launching Proof of Talent

Today is a bit different, I have a special announcement on the podcast. I'd like to introduce you to something I've been working hard on, behind the scenes, for the past few months, called Proof of Talent . Proof of Talent is a technical recruiting firm focused exclusively on the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. Listen to the ep for more info! ----more---- If you are a company looking to hire blockchain talent, please reach out through our site or send an email to rob@proofoftalent.co. If...

Jun 27, 201912 minEp. 270

Hop on the Bitcoin Roller Coaster Ride - Crypto Happy Hour

Join me for an episode of Crypto Happy Hour, as we walk through the Bitcoin run, the altcoin punishment and the incredible fun the crypto market has been recently. Thanks to today's show sponsor: Rhone.com/Bobby and promo code "bobby" to get 20% off the most comfortable men's clothing around!

Jun 27, 201955 minEp. 269

Bitcoin Hits $11K - What YOU Need To Know

Bitcoin just rocketed through $10,000, then said, nope, we're not stopping and cruised to $11,000. And while Bitcoin was absolutely crushing it, altcoins across the board were getting slammed (in BTC value). Let's talk about the current Bitcoin move and the BTC to Altcoin cycle we might see occur in the near future. Get 100 free HXRO tokens to play Moon/Rekt when you use my link: https://cryptobobby.com/rekt Try Lolli to earn Bitcoin back when you shop - https://cryptobobby.com/lolli #Bitcoin #C...

Jun 22, 201913 minEp. 268

Crypto Happy Hour - Bitcoin is Dominating

Join for for a live episode of Crypto Happy Hour, where I am hanging out, drinking some whiskey and taking questions on the likes of Binance's departure from the USA, Libra (libra libra), LEO, and Bitcoin absolutely dominating the altcoins. Thanks to today's show sponsor, Netsuite. Go to Netsuite.com/Bobby to get your free guide to “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” Try Lolli to earn Bitcoin back when you shop - https://cryptobobby.com/lolli #Bitcoin #Crypto #cryptocurrency Looking for ...

Jun 21, 20191 hr 4 minEp. 267

Is Facebook's Libra "Good for Cryptocurrency"

Libra. It seems like the whole damn world is talking about it right now. Facebook. Cryptocurrency. Buzzwords. World Domination. Government Overthrows. Shadow Banks. Let's talk about what Facebook's Libra means at a high level for the world of cryptocurrency and my general take on what Libra "means for the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency" industry at this point. Thanks to today's show sponsor, Netsuite. Go to Netsuite.com/Bobby to get your free guide to “Seven Key Strategies to Grow your Profits” Try ...

Jun 19, 201919 minEp. 266

Litecoin Continues to Run & My Bullish Thoughts on $LEO

LTC is pumping so hard, you'd think Charlie Lee still owned some. Let's talk about what's happening with Litecoin, why the phrase "It's already priced in" is usually stupid and more on my breakdown of LEO, the good, the bad and why I have a position in it. Thanks to today's sponsor, Lolli! Earn Bitcoin back when you shop - https://cryptobobby.com/lolli Get 100 free HXRO tokens to play Moon/Rekt when you use my link: https://cryptobobby.com/rekt #Bitcoin #Crypto #cryptocurrency Start mining crypt...

Jun 12, 201920 minEp. 265

The Seedy Underbelly of Crypto Exchanges with Clay Collins

Wash trading, fake volume, candle stuffing, exchange spam, transaction mining... All of these things drastically effect the "real volume" of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, but how can you, the trader and investor, protect yourself from such bad practices? Join me for a conversation with Clay Collins, CEO of Nomics.com, to talk about the seedy underbelly of crypto exchanges and what YOU need to know. Thanks to today's show sponsor: Rhone.com/Bobby and promo code "bobby" to get 20% off the most com...

May 31, 201949 minEp. 264

I Jinxed $9,000 Bitcoin - Crypto Happy Hour

Bitcoin was at $9k for a very brief moment, until I decided to go live on YouTube/Twitch. Join me for Crypto Happy Hour and as we walked through live Q&A and my epic jinx. Get 20% off your order at Rhone.com/Bobby with promo code "bobby", the gear is great.

May 30, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 263

Epic Bitcoin Manipulation & More Fluidity Interviews

The price of Bitcoin fell 20% overnight as one trader dropped the market with a 2k BTC sell order on Bitstamp. Let's talk about why an order of this size on Bitstamp would effect the entire cryptocurrency market and if it means anything for you. We also have a number of interview from Fluidity Summit, including IDEX, Dharma, Portis, Fitch Ventures and more! Sit back and enjoy! Thanks to today's podcast sponsor Audible. Get a 30-day trial of Audible at Audible.com/CryptoBobby or text CRYPTOBOBBY ...

May 17, 201930 minEp. 262

Is THIS the start of Altcoin Season?

After Bitcoin's incredible run from $4,000 to over $8,000, altcoins are finally getting a pop on their BTC trading pairs. Is this the start of the famed "Alt Season", or is it just a glitch in the matrix. Let's discuss the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market cycle in today's video that you need to keep an eye on. Thanks to today's podcast sponsor Audible. Get a 30-day trial of Audible at Audible.com/CryptoBobby or text CRYPTOBOBBY to 500-500 Get 100 free HXRO tokens to play Moon/Rekt when you use ...

May 15, 201915 minEp. 261

Two Things You Must Know About Bitcoin & Crypto Right Now

Bitcoin is over $7,000 right now, but before you sell everything and FOMO into BTC, let's have a quick chat. There are two things that you absolutely need to know, before you do anything right now in the crypto markets. Sit back, relax and let's discuss how not to lose your shirt on Bitcoin and crypto. Shout out to Matt Odell for StackingSats.com : https://twitter.com/matt_odell/status/1127207591455744000 Chris Burniske on Bitcoin/altcoin cycles: https://twitter.com/cburniske/status/112667214829...

May 12, 201918 minEp. 260

Positivity is BACK in the Crypto Markets - Behind the Scenes at Fluidity 2019

New York City's famed "Blockchain Week" kicked off with Fluidity Summit 2019. Luckily, I had a chance to interview some of the builders, experts, investors and regulators at the conference and I'm stoked to share this video with you. Join me for a talk about the latest happenings in the crypto markets with folks like Marc Weinstein of Wave Financial, Clyde Vanel of NY State, Frank Chapparo from The Block and much more. Thanks to my employers at Fluidity (Fluidity.io) for supporting the productio...

May 10, 201925 minEp. 259

Binance Hack Means Bull Market... CONFIRMED?

Binance was hacked for 7,000 BTC ($40 million USD) and yet the price of Bitcoin is down only 0.5%. If this had happened a few months ago, it likely would have been total carnage for the BTC price. Let's talk about the Binance hack, what it means for you, and what the heck this all means for the market. Get 100 free HXRO tokens to play Moon/Rekt when you use my link: https://cryptobobby.com/rekt Try Lolli to earn Bitcoin back when you shop - https://cryptobobby.com/lolli #Bitcoin #Crypto #cryptoc...

May 08, 201916 minEp. 258

"‘We should shut down the cryptocurrencies’"

Cryptocurrency is bad, mkay? Or at least this guy says so. Let's talk about why this Nobel prize winning economist is off base, why it's dumb to continue asking Warren Buffet his thoughts on Bitcoin, Fidelity launching crypto trading and much more in today's episode. Joseph Stiglitz: ‘We should shut down the cryptocurrencies’ https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/02/joseph-stiglitz-we-should-shutdown-the-cryptocurrencies.html "Fidelity Will Offer Cryptocurrency Trading Within a Few Weeks" https://www.blo...

May 06, 201921 minEp. 257

Institutional level Crypto Research with Tom Shaughnessy of Delphi Digital

On December 10th, Delphi Digital published detailed Bitcoin analysis accurately predicting the bottom of the Bitcoin market. Join me for a conversation with Tom Shaughnessy from the Delphi Digital team to discuss crypto research, institutional investors, Bitcoin vs altcoin investments and much more. Let's dive in to it! Follow Tom Shaughnessy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Shaughnessy119 Check out Delphi Digital: https://www.delphidigital.io/ Try Lolli to earn Bitcoin back when you shop - https...

May 03, 201935 minEp. 256

Do NOT Buy These

IEOs are a trendy topic in cryptocurrency, but (so far) they've been a terrible investment to buy once they hit crypto exchanges. Let's take a look at a few recent Binance IEOs and talk about why buying IEOs after listing is a bad idea, unless your goal is to lose money. Topic inspired by Alex Krüger @krugermacro: https://twitter.com/krugermacro/status/1122879061955465217 We'll also cover the new developments on Tether and Bitfinex and the lack of 100% cash reserves Tether now has. Shout out to ...

Apr 30, 201913 minEp. 255

Shooting the shit(coin) with Rocco

Recurring guest, friend of the podcast and all-around homie Rocco is back for a long conversation about partnership pumps, the shitcoin of the week, the Bitfinex/Tether debacle, IEOs dying and much more. Sit back and enjoy this conversation, live IN STUDIO (aka my living room), with my friend Rocco. Follow Rocco on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Obstropolos Get 100 free HXRO tokens to play Moon/Rekt when you use my link: https://cryptobobby.com/rekt Try Lolli to earn Bitcoin back when you shop - h...

Apr 29, 201947 minEp. 254

Why the Bitfinex BTC Premium Matters

The crypto markets have been very interesting following the Bitfinex/Tether issues that have arisen in the media. But while things have been *relatively* stable following an immediate Bitcoin/crypto sell-off, a variety of factors are shaping up for increasing volatility. Let's take a look at the Bitfinex BTC premium and the rising funding rates that are costing shorts an arm and a leg and why it all matters to you! Keep an eye on the Bitfinex BTC premium with this chart: https://www.tradingview....

Apr 28, 201917 minEp. 253