Schwab Just Made Bitcoin Normal — Here’s What Happens Next

Vincent Chok returns to Gone Crypto to share the real founder story behind First Digital — the rough years, the $4.7 trillion in cumulative trading volume, and why he’s building something bigger than a stablecoin.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ehmmmCcFYiAIn this episode he breaks down:✅Why he left traditional real estate for on-chain assets and custody✅How blockchain fractionalizes everything and turns crypto into usable collateral✅The constant fight against hacks, phishing, and trust erosion when you’re responsible for other people’s money✅Building a full “finance district” to help people in emerging markets create real portfolios✅How AI agents + stablecoins (USDA/USDT/USDC) can book flights, buy products, and execute at 3 a.m. while you sleep✅The proposed business combination with CSM Digital Asset Acquisition Corp. and why public markets matter nowThis is not financial advice — always do your own research.Timestamps:0:00 Trust is everything when you handle other people’s money1:51 From brick-and-mortar real estate to educating investors5:23 “I didn’t wake up wanting to launch a stablecoin”5:46 How fractional ownership + blockchain solved real problems8:01 Assets as instant collateral11:05 The rough years no one sees12:53 $4.7 trillion cumulative trading volume explained15:15 Compliance, AML, cybersecurity, and protecting trust17:06 Why a full finance district instead of just a stablecoin19:06 Banking the unbanked and creating digital portfolios24:15 AI agents booking travel and buying products with stablecoins30:09 Proposed public listing and what changes37:43 Advice to his younger self: slow down and embrace the journey#FirstDigital #Stablecoin #FDUSD #Crypto #Blockchain #AIAgents #fintech 👋 Who Are We?Join Sean and Ryan, your friendly crypto dads, as we share insights, experiences, and dad-approved tips on venturing into the exciting realm of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, our podcast is your crypto companion.🚀 What to Expect on Dads Gone Crypto:Expert Interviews: Hear from industry experts, influencers, and fellow crypto enthusiasts sharing their journeys and valuable insights.Practical Guides: Step-by-step tutorials and guides on getting started in crypto and maximizing your experiences.Disclaimer: The material and information presented in this recording are for entertainment purposes only. Do not misconstrue what you hear as investment or trading advice. Always do your own research. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this recording are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dads Gone Crypto or its hosts.

This episode includes a paid promotional segment from Top Value, exploring its myXRP product and FXRP receipt mechanism on Flare.Learn more: https://topvalue.fi/?r=mvo_eNiJIG1LThe sponsorship does not constitute a DGC recommendation or endorsement of the product. Research the technology, reward structure and risks independently----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Can you really earn passive income from crypto without trading? Or are you putting your Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP at unnecessary risk?In this episode of Dads Gone Crypto, Sean and Ryan explore crypto passive income, staking, DeFi lending and the growing world of XRPFi on the Flare Network. We explain where crypto yields come from, what could go wrong, and whether earning extra tokens is worth risking the assets you've spent years accumulating.For long-term crypto holders, the opportunity sounds attractive: put your crypto to work instead of leaving it idle. But what happens when the advertised yield comes with smart-contract risk, custody risk, liquidation exposure or withdrawal restrictions?We break it all down in plain English.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/Je1GyGlUxQIWHAT YOU'LL LEARNHow crypto passive income actually worksThe difference between staking, liquid staking, lending and liquidity provisionWhere DeFi yields come from — and why higher APY can mean greater riskWhy native XRP cannot be staked like EthereumHow Flare Network and FXRP are expanding XRP's use in DeFiWhat receipt tokens mean and how redemption risks workFive questions to ask before using any crypto yield platformWhy sometimes doing nothing is a legitimate investment strategyTHE XRPFi STORYA DefiLlama Research report published on 21 October 2026 found that approximately 129 million FXRP was deployed in DeFi from around 145 million FXRP in circulation in its late-September snapshot.That's close to 90% of FXRP being used in DeFi applications.But does greater usage mean safer or more profitable opportunities for XRP holders? Not necessarily. We explore what the figures mean, how XRPFi is developing, and why understanding the infrastructure is so important.Timestamps:0:00 – What’s the catch with chasing crypto returns?2:32 – Key differences in how crypto yields are generated (lending, smart contracts, custodians, receipt tokens)3:42 – Focus on understanding strategies and risks (not finding the highest yield; education only)4:10 – Ethereum staking basics4:37 – Liquid staking and the extra layers of risk5:02 – Crypto lending explained5:34 – Liquidity pools, trading fees, impermanent loss, and incentive tokens6:31 – Flare ecosystem and MyXRP (sponsored segment by Top Value)7:14 – How MyXRP works (1:1 receipt + separate reward cabinet for XRP)8:23 – Back to XRP: price speculation vs. actual yield mechanisms9:19 – Flare F-assets and representing XRP (FXRP)10:01 – Using a representation of XRP in DeFi applications10:21 – Different ways people use it (collateral, lending, pools, structured products)10:38 – DeFi Llama report on Flare / FXRP usage11:46 – Usage ≠ success or safety11:57 – Stacking layers of complexity and risk12:35 – Useful infrastructure vs. products ordinary people can’t understand12:44 – $10,000 example: is 5% worth the risk?13:24 – Focus on what you can lose, not just what you might earn14:50 – Custody: who actually controls the assets?15:29 – Redemption steps (receipt → native XRP are separate processes)16:05 – Why “passive” income is often misleading17:04 – First clarify your goal (long-term hold, income, or experimentation)17:34 – Five key questions for any crypto yield strategy(Where does the return come from? Who controls the assets? How do you exit? What happens if things go wrong? Would you still be okay if the yield vanished?)19:28 – Tokens earned vs. actual net return (price, fees, losses)20:01 – Doing nothing / just holding is a legitimate strategy20:30 – Avoid products that keep you up at night20:52 – Bigger picture: growing crypto financial infrastructure21:33 – Products need to become clearer and easier to understand22:02 – Passive income is not risk-free income22:28 – Clarity is often worth more than chasing extra yield22:54 – Invitation for listener experiences23:23 – DisclaimerJOIN THE CONVERSATIONWould you rather hold your crypto and earn nothing, or accept additional risk to try to earn a return?Tell us in the comments.Subscribe to Dads Gone Crypto for real conversations about Bitcoin, XRP, Ethereum, DeFi, crypto adoption and the people building the future of finance.DISCLAIMERDads Gone Crypto provides educational and informational content only. Nothing in this episode is financial, legal or investment advice. Digital assets and DeFi products involve substantial risks, including the loss of capital. Always conduct independent research.#CryptoPassiveIncome #XRP #DeFi

If you own 20 different cryptocurrencies and they all crash together… are you really diversified? Or did you just find 20 different ways to lose money that day?In this episode of Dads Gone Crypto, we sit down with Joe Sticco (Co-Founder of Cryptex Finance) to break down why traditional diversification thinking falls apart in crypto, how a real digital asset index works, and why institutions are finally paying attention.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/pNtBPOviavAWe cover:• Why most “diversified” crypto portfolios are just correlated risk• The 36-asset index tracking ~90% of the crypto market (excluding stablecoins)• Bitcoin as digital gold vs Ethereum as the financial supercomputer• What’s actually changing with regulations (Genius Act, SEC/CFTC clarity)• Tokenization, bank chains, and where the real money is moving• How a DAO-governed index is different from BlackRock-style products• Joe’s wild origin story and why hustle still mattersThis isn’t hopium. It’s a practical look at where crypto is actually heading for people who want exposure without trying to pick the next 100x.Timestamps:0:00 – Opening: Diversification question (owning 20 cryptocurrencies that crash together)1:43 – Crypto index covering 36 digital assets1:51 – Intro / different way to look at the market5:36 – Personal story / early days (Sergey, platform, getting listed)8:55 – Grand Central story (chasing for six blocks)17:19 – Bitcoin ETFs, institutional money & what’s different now19:17 – Regulations: Genius Act, Clarity Act, SEC/CFTC rules, custody & listing standards20:26 – Tokenization, efficiency, Robinhood chain & banks building their own chains22:44 – Bitcoin as digital gold vs Ethereum as the “supercomputer / app store”25:50 – Indexing vs holding a single asset (like an S&P 500 for crypto)27:12 – Difference between an index and an ETF28:16 – Index structure: five tiers (majors, L1/L2, DeFi, memes/community, innovation)29:34 – Tracking ~90% of market cap; “set it and forget it” approach30:24 – DAO governance & community voting on the index31:23 – Diversification in a highly correlated market (research showing large negative returns)35:23 – CTX token inclusion in the index36:18 – How the DAO and methodology work for adding/removing tokens38:06 – Rebalancing rules & minimum weight thresholds40:13 – Policy conversations in Washington & the most important regulatory change40:51 – Privacy, advocacy, and speaking to Congress47:30 – Where the market and the business model go in five years50:59 – Closing remarks (“Crypto dads” hustle message) This is for entertainment and education only. Not financial advice. Always do your own research.#Crypto #Bitcoin #CryptoIndex #DadsGoneCrypto #institutionalcrypto 👋 Who Are We?Join Sean and Ryan, your friendly crypto dads, as we share insights, experiences, and dad-approved tips on venturing into the exciting realm of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, our podcast is your crypto companion.🚀 What to Expect on Dads Gone Crypto:Expert Interviews: Hear from industry experts, influencers, and fellow crypto enthusiasts sharing their journeys and valuable insights.Practical Guides: Step-by-step tutorials and guides on getting started in crypto and maximizing your experiences.Disclaimer: The material and information presented in this recording are for entertainment purposes only. Do not misconstrue what you hear as investment or trading advice. Always do your own research. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this recording are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dads Gone Crypto or its hosts.

Charles Schwab just finished rolling out direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading to millions of regular brokerage clients. It’s not the biggest news of the year on its own — but it’s another clear sign that crypto is moving deeper into the mainstream financial system.In this episode of Dads Gone Crypto we break down:What Schwab actually launchedWhy these traditional finance moves matter more than they lookHow easier access could change who buys crypto and how the market behavesThe upside (more capital, more legitimacy) and the trade-offs (more custody, less “pure” crypto culture)What this shift actually means if you already own Bitcoin or EthereumThis isn’t hype. It’s a look at what happens when crypto stops being fringe and starts showing up next to index funds.If you’re a dad (or just a normal person) trying to understand crypto without the noise, you’re in the right place.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/fbXX1wr-fCMTimestamps:0:00 – Intro: Schwab rolls out direct Bitcoin & Ethereum trading0:29 – Crypto moving into the mainstream financial system1:05 – Why Schwab matters (size + legitimacy)2:03 – What happens if this pattern continues?2:12 – Effect 1: Lower friction → more potential buyers2:37 – Effect 2: Increased legitimacy & lower social/regulatory risk3:05 – Effect 3: Changing audience (older, more conservative)3:33 – Effect 4: Custodial options becoming the default4:00 – Effect 5: Pressure on pure crypto companies4:25 – Trade-offs of mainstream adoption4:38 – Bigger picture: Adoption is the real long-term tailwind5:38 – What this means for current holders6:29 – Note for people still on the sidelines6:47 – Closing thoughts + call for comments7:15 – Outro + disclaimer#Bitcoin #Crypto #Schwab #MainstreamCrypto #DadsGoneCrypto👋 Who Are We?Join Sean and Ryan, your friendly crypto dads, as we share insights, experiences, and dad-approved tips on venturing into the exciting realm of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, our podcast is your crypto companion.🚀 What to Expect on Dads Gone Crypto:Expert Interviews: Hear from industry experts, influencers, and fellow crypto enthusiasts sharing their journeys and valuable insights.Practical Guides: Step-by-step tutorials and guides on getting started in crypto and maximizing your experiences.Disclaimer: The material and information presented in this recording are for entertainment purposes only. Do not misconstrue what you hear as investment or trading advice. Always do your own research. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this recording are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dads Gone Crypto or its hosts.

Abdu Rozik joins Dads Gone Crypto for his first real crypto conversation. No expert claims. Just the story of a kid from a small village in Tajikistan who was bullied, never quit, and built a global community through music, Bigg Boss, boxing, and social media.He talks about the friend who tried to give him 2–3 Bitcoin when it was about $6,000, why Bitcoin is his favorite, the $300 trade that hit $500 and then went to zero, and why patience matters more than hype.He also hints that something community-first may be coming, and explains what “family” actually means to him.Not financial advice. Entertainment and conversation only. Always do your own research.Watch here: https://youtu.be/qA2b6NZf_oQTimestamps:00:00 Intro: what happens when a global personality steps into crypto01:51 Abdu Rozik joins the show02:13 Growing up in a Tajikistan village, bullying, and never giving up03:04 The mall moment that showed him he had a real community04:40 One Piece, Pokémon, and sports cards05:56 What community means to him: family06:40 Why he’s entering crypto now06:59 The friend who offered him Bitcoin at $6,00009:47 Why Bitcoin is his favorite10:59 Would he build something? The surprise he won’t reveal yet12:10 If he ever launched a token, what it would have to do for fans15:04 Signed cards, meetups, and experiences he wants to create17:02 The moment that would make him proud18:09 Why his community has to be in it from the start20:04 From “mostly scam” to learning the real thing20:35 The fishing analogy: crypto rewards patience21:30 His first live trade: $300 to $500 to zero24:41 Quick fire: singing vs boxing, home, dinner guest, and more28:38 The skill nobody expects: he used to make leather shoes30:23 Wallets, public addresses, and privacy32:14 Why he likes his Tangem hardware wallet33:21 American Fortress, simple names, and stealth addresses37:31 Fake accounts, giveaway scams, and official sources only41:53 His message to fans starting in cryptoAbduRozik, DadsGoneCrypto, Bitcoin, Crypto, CryptoInterview, Tajikistan, BiggBoss, Web3, CryptoCommunity, BitcoinStory, TradingStory, NotFinancialAdvice, HardwareWallet, Tangem, CryptoScams, CommunityFirst, OnePiece, CardCollecting👋 Who Are We?Join Sean and Ryan, your friendly crypto dads, as we share insights, experiences, and dad-approved tips on venturing into the exciting realm of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, our podcast is your crypto companion.🚀 What to Expect on Dads Gone Crypto:Expert Interviews: Hear from industry experts, influencers, and fellow crypto enthusiasts sharing their journeys and valuable insights.Practical Guides: Step-by-step tutorials and guides on getting started in crypto and maximizing your experiences.Disclaimer: The material and information presented in this recording are for entertainment purposes only. Do not misconstrue what you hear as investment or trading advice. Always do your own research. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this recording are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dads Gone Crypto or its hosts.

Is a crypto transaction really private if the transaction itself is hidden — but someone can still work out who sent it, when it happened, where it came from and who processed it?Dr. Corey Petty joins Dads Gone Crypto to challenge one of the biggest assumptions about blockchain privacy.Corey is Chief Evangelist at Logos, a long-time blockchain security researcher and an early voice in the Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystem.His argument is simple — and uncomfortable:Crypto may be protecting the transaction while exposing everything around it.Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/ULKHR5jpnmQIn this episode, Sean and Ryan explore the difference between transaction privacy, metadata privacy and operator privacy — and why that distinction becomes increasingly important as banks and institutional finance move on-chain.We put institutional blockchains such as Canton Network under the microscope.Canton uses selective disclosure to protect sensitive financial information while maintaining the auditability and compliance institutions require.But is selective disclosure enough?Or can transaction timing, counterparties, infrastructure and network metadata still reveal information worth millions to competitors, analytics companies or governments?Corey walks us through the lifecycle of a crypto transaction — from the first message between two people to final blockchain settlement — showing where information can potentially leak before, during and after the transaction.This isn't a Logos versus Canton conversation.It's a much bigger question:What does “private” actually mean when the world's financial system starts moving on-chain?Check out these links from Logos:Logos on the web: https://logos.co/ Testnet v0.3 blog: https://blog.logos.co/article/logos-testnet-v03-liveLife's Choices, an interactive film by Logos: https://logos.co/past-present-future/choicesTimestamps:0:00 — Intro: private institutional transactions vs. what metadata still reveals0:40 — Canton scale (~$6T assets) vs. transaction throughput1:16 — Guest intro: Dr. Corey Petty (Logos)2:04 — Three definitions: payload, metadata, and operator privacy2:46 — Adoption vs. the method of adoption4:30 — Canton payload privacy: necessary but insufficient6:11 — “People are killed on metadata” — surveillance before the chain8:27 — Choosing the asset and the rails (Venmo, banks, Solana, Ethereum, Monero, Logos)9:36 — Building the transaction, multisig, and full transparency on-chain10:21 — MEV: sandwiching from leaked metadata12:19 — Pattern matching, AI, and predictable behavior14:43 — Why markets extract value when the information exists15:56 — Who front-runs: institutions and economies of scale, not individuals17:42 — Coinbase and the right to exit19:20 — Failure modes: front-end/DNS spoofing, MEV, regulation (Tornado Cash)22:19 — The privacy finance pipeline: plug one leak and it moves22:54 — Selective disclosure should sit at the user, not the middleman25:04 — Why identity should not be baked into the base layer25:57 — Privacy tradeoffs: latency, ZK cost, mixed networks27:21 — Firms, MEV, and raised barriers to entry30:20 — Value extracted from leaked information vs. real economic activity31:14 — Chainalysis and the internet’s surveillance asymmetry34:03 — Leaky-bucket argument: settlement privacy alone is not enough35:20 — Tornado Cash: regulators move to the layer below36:49 — Latency, finality, and throughput tradeoffs38:20 — Logos mechanics: Cryptarchia (private PoS) and the Blend network39:50 — Opaque pipes: operators shouldn’t see what they’re processing41:20 — Regulation risk and multiple jurisdictions43:41 — Banks want confidentiality and accountability44:32 — Neutral base rails; accountability built on top46:30 — Closing: settlement-only privacy is privacy theater48:18 — DisclaimerHASHTAGS#CryptoPrivacy #BlockchainPrivacy #InstitutionalCrypto #CoreyPetty #DadsGoneCrypto👋 Who Are We?Join Sean and Ryan, your friendly crypto dads, as we share insights, experiences, and dad-approved tips on venturing into the exciting realm of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, our podcast is your crypto companion.🚀 What to Expect on Dads Gone Crypto:Expert Interviews: Hear from industry experts, influencers, and fellow crypto enthusiasts sharing their journeys and valuable insights.Practical Guides: Step-by-step tutorials and guides on getting started in crypto and maximizing your experiences.Disclaimer: The material and information presented in this recording are for entertainment purposes only. Do not misconstrue what you hear as investment or trading advice. Always do your own research. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this recording are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dads Gone Crypto or its hosts.

What if the crypto project succeeds… but your token doesn’t?That’s the uncomfortable question at the centre of this episode of Dads Gone Crypto.Our guest is Alex Cutler, CEO and Co-Founder of Dromos Labs, the team behind Aerodrome and Velodrome and now building Aero.Alex argues that roughly 90% of crypto tokens fail to generate meaningful value for the people holding them.So we put that thesis to the test.What actually makes a token valuable?Why can Bitcoin succeed without cash flow while thousands of other tokens struggle?Can a protocol attract millions of users and billions in volume… while the token itself still fails?And importantly — does Aero pass the same test Alex applies to the rest of crypto?Watch it here: https://youtu.be/m5742RrI_XMWe get into:• Why token price and protocol success are not the same thing• Where value actually goes when someone trades on a DEX• When token emissions create growth — and when they become inflation• What happens if AERO falls 80%• Why Hyperliquid changed expectations around token value• Aero’s ambition to become a major spot-market liquidity layer• The real moat behind Uniswap• Whether Aerodrome’s success on Base can translate to Ethereum• What separates crypto projects that survive bear markets from those that disappear• The three numbers Alex looks at when judging protocol health• And the big question: could Aero eventually challenge Uniswap?This is not just a conversation about another DEX.It’s about a much bigger question:When a crypto protocol creates value… who actually captures it?Featuring:Alex Cutler — CEO & Co-Founder, Dromos LabsHosted by Sean and Ryan — Dads Gone Crypto.⚠️ This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decision.#Crypto, #DeFi, #Aerodrome, #Aero, #Uniswap, #Hyperliquid, #DEX, #Ethereum, #Base, #Tokenomics, #altcoins Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: who captures value in crypto?0:41 – Guest intro: Alex Cutler’s path into DeFi1:30 – Aerodrome + Velodrome combining under Aero2:30 – Why most tokens fail to capture value3:24 – The 90% problem and “worst version of an asset”5:17 – Building a system that redistributes 100% of value8:03 – Why Bitcoin is different from most tokens10:17 – Tokens as subsidies vs real on-chain firms12:14 – Utility vs value redistribution14:12 – Hyperliquid as the model for real value capture16:13 – How Aero’s incentive flywheel works19:18 – Dilution, emissions, and growing the pie23:39 – Stress test: what if AERO falls 80%?25:30 – Why merge Aerodrome and Velodrome27:16 – Meta swaps, Slipstream V3, and new tech30:07 – Predictive allocation explained33:54 – Can Aero do for spot what Hyperliquid did for perps?38:16 – Competing with Uniswap and winning on Base42:36 – What survives a brutal bear market48:03 – Five years out: who becomes the biggest DEX?50:44 – Why they didn’t take the easy token playbook54:17 – One question to ask before buying a token56:33 – Outro👋 Who Are We?Join Sean and Ryan, your friendly crypto dads, as we share insights, experiences, and dad-approved tips on venturing into the exciting realm of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, our podcast is your crypto companion.🚀 What to Expect on Dads Gone Crypto:Expert Interviews: Hear from industry experts, influencers, and fellow crypto enthusiasts sharing their journeys and valuable insights.Practical Guides: Step-by-step tutorials and guides on getting started in crypto and maximizing your experiences.Join us for the fun and get in touch with us with the links below:🌐 Follow and Connect with us: 🔗👇To check out our other social platforms, please visit:https://linktr.ee/dadsgonecryptoDisclaimer: The material and information presented in this recording are for entertainment purposes only. Do not misconstrue what you hear as investment or trading advice. Always do your own research. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this recording are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dads Gone Crypto or its hosts

If you put a real-world asset on a blockchain, how do you move it somewhere else without leaving the rules behind?Ryan sits down with Ilan Klein of Onchain Bridges to break down tokenized real estate, lending, KYC, banks, and AI agents — in English a dad can follow.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/cF4W0VmfWzIThey cover:Why issuing a token is the easy part, and moving it compliantly is the hard part.How compliance can travel with the asset across Ethereum-style chains, Solana, Stellar, Stacks, and more.One KYC that works across chains instead of uploading your passport four times.A live testnet demo: bridging an asset, taking a loan, and letting an AI agent do the clicks.Why banks still care about public chains.TokenControls — the “break glass” tool if a holder becomes non-compliant.Where to poke the testnet yourself:Test it: https://rwa-testnet.onchainbridges.comhttps://onchainbridges.comEducational only. Not financial advice. Always do your own research.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro: moving real-world assets without losing the rules00:44 – Meet Ilan Klein / what Onchain Bridges is in plain English06:32 – Why tokenization isn’t “solved” yet10:09 – What’s different from wrap-and-pray bridges13:29 – What this means for a regular user18:48 – KYC once, use it across chains21:27 – Why the chain still matters26:12 – Is it live? Human-interface demo32:30 – The concierge agent takes the loan37:06 – What a bank would actually do with this41:01 – Why a private chain becomes an island42:37 – Can an AI agent stay compliant?46:24 – What keeps Ilan up at night + TokenControls52:43 – What’s next: mainnet, partners, token56:01 – Where to test it / how institutions reach them57:18 – Wrap58:40 – Disclaimer Hashtags#DadsGoneCrypto, #OnchainBridges, #RWA, #Tokenization, #RealWorldAssets, #DeFi, #KYC, #Bitcoin, #Ethereum, #Solana, #Stellar, #Stacks, #AIAgents, #CryptoForBeginners, #CryptoDadX 👋 Who Are We?Join Sean and Ryan, your friendly crypto dads, as we share insights, experiences, and dad-approved tips on venturing into the exciting realm of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, our podcast is your crypto companion.🚀 What to Expect on Dads Gone Crypto:Expert Interviews: Hear from industry experts, influencers, and fellow crypto enthusiasts sharing their journeys and valuable insights.Practical Guides: Step-by-step tutorials and guides on getting started in crypto and maximizing your experiences.Join us for the fun and get in touch with us with the links below:🌐 Follow and Connect with us: 🔗👇To check out our other social platforms, please visit:https://linktr.ee/dadsgonecryptoDisclaimer: The material and information presented in this recording are for entertainment purposes only. Do not misconstrue what you hear as investment or trading advice. Always do your own research. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this recording are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dads Gone Crypto or its hosts.

AI isn't just answering questions anymore.It's starting to hire other AI agents, pay them for work, use their results and continue operating — without a human approving every step.That sounds futuristic.It isn't.In this episode of Dads Gone Crypto, Sean and Ryan sit down with Dr David Minarsch, CEO of Valory and a founding member of Olas, to explore what a real autonomous agent economy is beginning to look like.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/00eNxEqK6qQOlas has already facilitated millions of agent-to-agent interactions where specialised AI agents request services from other agents, pay for those services and act on the results.But once machines can hire machines, much bigger questions appear.How does an AI decide who to trust?Who is responsible when an agent makes a costly mistake?Can autonomous agents collude or manipulate each other?What happens when businesses start selling to AI customers instead of humans?And could we eventually have an entire economy operating beneath the internet at machine speed?We explore:How one AI agent hires anotherAgent-to-agent paymentsWhy specialised AI may beat one giant super-agentx402 and machine-native micropaymentsAI agents as economic actorsReputation and verification between agentsGame theory and autonomous AILiability when there is no human in the loopUser-owned AI vs Big Tech-controlled agentsPrediction markets as an early agent use caseBusinesses selling directly to machinesWhat the agent economy could look like by 2030This isn't a conversation about science fiction.It's about infrastructure that is already being built.Educational content only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial advice.Timestamps: 0:03 — AI agents hiring other AI agents0:58 — Welcome to Dads Gone Crypto (Sean & Ryan)1:07 — Guest intro: Dr. David Minarsch / Olas1:42 — How an agent finds, hires, and pays another agent8:01 — What’s different from old-school APIs11:08 — Locked industry data (pharma / cancer example)12:12 — One giant AI vs. an economy of specialists17:21 — Why machine-native payments matter20:00 — On-chain wallets vs. card rails22:00 — User agents vs. autonomous businesses24:50 — Subscriptions vs. pay-per-request30:42 — Olas since 2023: millions of agent-to-agent txs38:54 — Reputation, escrow, and consumer risk42:23 — Why prediction markets are a good proving ground45:56 — Darwinian selection of good vs. bad agents49:27 — Game theory: collusion, free-riding, fraud52:17 — Institutions, “AI cops,” and defense agents56:10 — Can you teach an AI that honesty pays?1:00:25 — Advice for people who want to build agents1:04:10 — Don’t trust every AI narrative (incentives)1:05:06 — Who owns the agent working for you?1:08:06 — The agent economy in ~5 years1:12:16 — Where Olas goes next1:13:27 — Recap and closeAI agents, agent economy, AI agent economy, autonomous AI agents, AI hiring AI, agent to agent payments, A2A AI, Olas, David Minarsch, Valory, x402, AI payments, machine economy, autonomous agents, AI wallets, crypto AI agents, machine payments, multi agent systems, AI future, decentralized AI, user owned AI, artificial intelligence, Dads Gone Crypto👋 Who Are We?Join Sean and Ryan, your friendly crypto dads, as we share insights, experiences, and dad-approved tips on venturing into the exciting realm of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, our podcast is your crypto companion.🚀 What to Expect on Dads Gone Crypto:Expert Interviews: Hear from industry experts, influencers, and fellow crypto enthusiasts sharing their journeys and valuable insights.Practical Guides: Step-by-step tutorials and guides on getting started in crypto and maximizing your experiences.Join us for the fun and get in touch with us with the links below:🌐 Follow and Connect with us: 🔗👇To check out our other social platforms, please visit:https://linktr.ee/dadsgonecryptoDisclaimer: The material and information presented in this recording are for entertainment purposes only. Do not misconstrue what you hear as investment or trading advice. Always do your own research. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this recording are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dads Gone Crypto or its hosts.

BitMine has ~87% of a 5.9M ETH stack staked.SharpLink put $200M through Lido.BNY is adding staking to a $62T custody platform.So the new question isn’t “should institutions buy ETH?”It’s: if you already own it… why is it sitting idle?Kean Gilbert (Lido, Head of Institutional Relations) on whether unstaked ETH is becoming dead money — and what happens when staking gets too successful.Watch it here: https://youtu.be/0HI4aBxKx0A0:00 – Intro: institutions are staking ETH1:33 – Welcome & guest intro: Kean Gilbert (Lido)3:42 – What actually happens when you stake ETH3:54 – Why institutional staking is exploding now5:10 – “There’s no point holding unstaked ETH”7:26 – Why 2–3% matters to institutions more than retail9:33 – Native staking vs liquid staking (stETH)12:10 – SharpLink’s $200M Lido allocation14:24 – Why institutions choose Lido16:34 – Will TradFi / custody / ETFs replace liquid staking?18:23 – What happens on a bad day (depeg, exits, stress)21:18 – When does “productive ETH” become leverage?23:02 – Concentration risk: Lido, BitMine, big pools26:00 – EIP-8363 / reducing staking issuance28:02 – ETH vs Bitcoin as a treasury asset31:05 – Five years from now: what “we hold ETH” means33:17 – Wrap-up & disclaimerNot financial advice. Educational only.Dads Gone Crypto.#ETH, #Ethereum, #Staking, #Lido, #bitcoin 👋 Who Are We?Join Sean and Ryan, your friendly crypto dads, as we share insights, experiences, and dad-approved tips on venturing into the exciting realm of cryptocurrencies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes, our podcast is your crypto companion.🚀 What to Expect on Dads Gone Crypto:Expert Interviews: Hear from industry experts, influencers, and fellow crypto enthusiasts sharing their journeys and valuable insights.Practical Guides: Step-by-step tutorials and guides on getting started in crypto and maximizing your experiences.Join us for the fun and get in touch with us with the links below:🌐 Follow and Connect with us: 🔗👇To check out our other social platforms, please visit:https://linktr.ee/dadsgonecryptoDisclaimer: The material and information presented in this recording are for entertainment purposes only. Do not misconstrue what you hear as investment or trading advice. Always do your own research. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the guests on this recording are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Dads Gone Crypto or its hosts.