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The Clear Crypto Podcast

Welcome to the Clear Crypto Podcast, straight talk on what crypto and blockchain do today, and what they're going to do tomorrow with Nathan Jeffay, Head of Media at StarkWare and Gareth Jenkinson, Head of Multimedia at Cointelegraph.

Latest episodes

Episode 31
Ready or not: How wallet tech finally became usable
Crypto wallets used to be the worst part of the experience: clunky, confusing and terrifying to get wrong. In this episode, we sit down with Itamar Lesuisse, CEO of Ready (formerly Argent), to talk about how smart contract wallets, social recovery and sleek UX are finally making self-custody…
25mDec 4, 2025
Episode 30
Calm in the crypto storm: Sam Kazemian on stablecoins and the future of money
Stablecoins: are they crypto’s killer use case or a compromise on decentralization?Host Nathan sits down with Sam Kazemian, CEO of Frax Finance, to unpack why stablecoins are suddenly the hottest topic in crypto, from explosive real-world demand to brand-new U.S. legislation that could change…
10mNov 20, 2025
Episode 29
From Wall Street to Main Street: Grassroots Bitcoin adoption
Is Bitcoin just for Wall Street elites, or is it thriving in America's heartland? Hosts Nathan and Gareth chat with Matthew Moore, Oklahoma radio and TV host, about grassroots Bitcoin adoption, surprising everyday uses, state legislation like the Bitcoin Freedom Act and battling inflation with…
24mNov 6, 2025
Episode 28
Privacy 2.0 Unleashed: Encrypted Computing's Blockchain Revolution
What’s the real tension in blockchain, total transparency or total privacy, and how do we unlock both? Hosts Nathan and co-host Gareth dive deep with Yannik Schrade, CEO and co-founder of Arcium, on the privacy revolution: encrypted computing, zero-knowledge proofs, and multi-party magic that lets…
24mOct 16, 2025
Episode 27
From cold storage to smart staking: How Bitcoin just got productive on Starknet
What if your Bitcoin could earn yield while staying secure and usable every day? Host Nathan chats with Bitcoin OG Dan Heyman, advisor at the Starknet Foundation, and Harry Grant from RE7 Labs, fresh from a Singapore launch event, about staking BTC on Starknet, the breakthrough turning digital…
24mOct 2, 2025
Episode 26
Decode the chaos: How Nansen's AI turns crypto data into your secret weapon
How do you decode the flood of blockchain data to uncover scandals and smart trades? Hosts Nathan and Gareth chat with Alex Svanevik, CEO of Nansen, about turning raw onchain chaos into crystal-clear insights, labeling wallets, tracking flows and using AI agents to investigate bombshells like…
20mSep 25, 2025
Episode 25
From seed phrases to digital passports: The wallet revolution
What’s the future of crypto wallets, and how are they becoming the control center of our digital lives? Hosts Nathan and Gareth dive into the world of cryptocurrency wallets with Jess Houlgrave, CEO of Wallet Connect. Jess unpacks the evolution of wallets, from clunky seed phrases to intuitive,…
25mSep 18, 2025
Episode 24
Scams, Hacks and Hope: The Truth About Crypto Crime
Is crypto crime as bad as the headlines make it seem? Host Nathan dives into the murky world of blockchain scams with Ari Redbord, the Sherlock Holmes of crypto and global head of policy at TRM Labs. They unpack the reality of crypto crime, only 1% of activity but with high stakes like North…
24mSep 11, 2025
Episode 23
Bitcoin’s real-world power: Stories of change
What’s the real power of Bitcoin, and how is it changing lives worldwide? Host Nathan sits down with Perianne Boring, founder of the Digital Chamber, to uncover Bitcoin’s groundbreaking use cases, from empowering women in Afghanistan to revolutionizing finance during crises like the Cyprus…
20mSep 4, 2025
Episode 22
Rewind & reflect: The big ideas shaping blockchain
What’s the real story behind blockchain? Hosts Nathan and Gareth take a look back at 21 episodes of The Clear Crypto Podcast, diving into the big ideas—trust, ownership, and transparency—that make blockchain more than just tech. From Bitcoin’s rebellion against centralized power to Ethereum’s…
34mAug 28, 2025
Episode 21
From lawsuits to legislation: Crypto’s fight for clarity
What’s shaping the future of crypto in Washington, D.C., and how does policy drive innovation? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth dive into the regulatory landscape with Kristin Smith, president of the Solana Policy Institute. Kristin unpacks the landmark Genius Act, Solana’s rise as a leading…
25mAug 21, 2025
Episode 20
Zero knowledge, infinite possibilities: Scaling blockchain with math
Can zero-knowledge proofs revolutionize blockchain? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth dive into the world of cutting-edge cryptography with Eli Benson, CEO and co-founder of StarkWare. Eli unpacks how zero-knowledge proofs ensure trust and scalability, transforming blockchain transactions with…
25mAug 14, 2025
Episode 19
Crypto that tracks, verifies and transforms land, food and impact
In this episode of “The Clear Crypto Podcast,” powered by StarkWare and Cointelegraph,Yana Leonova joins us for a thought-provoking conversation on how crypto can fuel sustainability, innovation and more inclusive progress — far beyond finance. Produced by Tonal Media. (00:00) Welcome to “The…
21mAug 7, 2025
Episode 18
From islands to highways: The future of blockchain interoperability
What’s stopping blockchains from talking to each other, and how do we bridge the gap? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth dive into the world of blockchain interoperability with John Kol, co-founder of HyperLane. They unpack the challenges of connecting disparate blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and…
23mJul 31, 2025
Episode 17
From Bitcoin to Index Funds: The New Era of Crypto Access
What does “investing in crypto” actually mean, and how do we make it feel less like rocket science? Host Nathan Jeffay chats with Ryan Rasmussen, head of research at Bitwise Asset Management, about how crypto is finally becoming accessible to mainstream investors. They unpack the tools, funds and…
20mJul 24, 2025
Episode 16
Bitcoin in motion: From static to dynamic value
What’s the future of Bitcoin beyond just holding it? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth dive into this question with Ilia, Bitcoin lead at StarkWare, exploring how Bitcoin can evolve from a store of value to a dynamic financial tool. Ilia breaks down innovations like wrapped Bitcoin and trustless…
23mJul 17, 2025
Episode 15
Privacy, policy and the future of crypto: A conversation with Peter Van Valkenburgh
In this episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast, we step into the legal trenches of crypto with Peter Van Valkenburgh, executive director at Coin Center. From pushing back against the centralization of digital payments to defending the right to publish open-source code, Peter breaks down the legal and…
30mJul 10, 2025
Episode 14
Leverage without letting go: What financial freedom looks like in Bitcoin
Jullian Duran (@jullian0701) CEO of Lever, breaks down what “firepower” really means in crypto. It’s not about dumping assets for quick cash. It’s about using Bitcoin to unlock real-world freedom. Better homes. Better schools. More movement. All without giving up your position. No hype. No…
31mJul 3, 2025
Episode 13
Zooming out: Ethereum’s big picture with Tomasz Stańczak
What’s Ethereum’s role in reshaping the global economy, and how does it stay true to its decentralized roots? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth dive into a fascinating conversation with Tomasz Stańczak, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, about Ethereum as a world computer, its…
17mJun 26, 2025
Episode 12
Crypto crime: What the headlines don’t tell you
What’s the real deal with crypto crime, and can blockchain ever shake its bad rap? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth dive deep with Jennie Levin, chief legal and operations officer at Algorand Foundation, to unpack the truth behind high-profile crypto scandals like FTX and sneaky blockchain exploits.…
27mJun 19, 2025
Episode 11
Rewriting the Ledger: Bitcoin and the nature of money
What’s money, really, and how does blockchain redefine it? Our co-hosts Nathan and Adrian dive deep with Professor Bill Maurer, a leading anthropologist of finance, to unravel the essence of money from ancient Mesopotamia to Bitcoin. Bill challenges our coin-obsessed mindset, revealing how…
30mJun 5, 2025
Episode 10
Outside the bubble: Africa’s crypto revolution unveiled
How is blockchain revolutionizing finance and energy in Africa? Host Nathan dives into a compelling conversation with Kevin, a Rwandan Investment Associate at StarkWare’s Africa Ventures, to explore crypto’s real-world impact. From enabling cross-border lending and peer-to-peer energy trading to…
23mMay 29, 2025
Episode 9
Trust the chain: Why staking exists
In this episode of The Clear Crypto Podcast, we break down staking, with no jargon and no hype. What is it? Why do people do it? And how does crypto actually generate more crypto? Whether you're deep in the space or just staking your first coin, this is the plain-English guide you didn’t know you…
20mMay 22, 2025
Episode 8
Bitcoin Season 2: Unlocking a new financial frontier
What’s powering Bitcoin’s leap into a new era? Host Nathan and co-host Gareth join Isabel Foxen Duke, a Bitcoin innovator and general partner at Unbroken Chain, to explore “Bitcoin Season 2,” where ordinals, runes and trustless lending are redefining what Bitcoin can do. Isabel shares her journey…
21mMay 15, 2025

Latest episodes

Ready or not: How wallet tech finally became usable

Calm in the crypto storm: Sam Kazemian on stablecoins and the future of money

From Wall Street to Main Street: Grassroots Bitcoin adoption

Privacy 2.0 Unleashed: Encrypted Computing's Blockchain Revolution

From cold storage to smart staking: How Bitcoin just got productive on Starknet

Decode the chaos: How Nansen's AI turns crypto data into your secret weapon

From seed phrases to digital passports: The wallet revolution

Scams, Hacks and Hope: The Truth About Crypto Crime

Bitcoin’s real-world power: Stories of change

Rewind & reflect: The big ideas shaping blockchain

From lawsuits to legislation: Crypto’s fight for clarity

Zero knowledge, infinite possibilities: Scaling blockchain with math

Crypto that tracks, verifies and transforms land, food and impact

From islands to highways: The future of blockchain interoperability

From Bitcoin to Index Funds: The New Era of Crypto Access

Bitcoin in motion: From static to dynamic value

Privacy, policy and the future of crypto: A conversation with Peter Van Valkenburgh

Leverage without letting go: What financial freedom looks like in Bitcoin

Zooming out: Ethereum’s big picture with Tomasz Stańczak

Crypto crime: What the headlines don’t tell you

Rewriting the Ledger: Bitcoin and the nature of money

Outside the bubble: Africa’s crypto revolution unveiled

Trust the chain: Why staking exists

Bitcoin Season 2: Unlocking a new financial frontier