E156: Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise: How To Get Rich in Crypto (without Gambling)

Xiao-Xiao is the President of Jupiter, the leading DeFi super app on Solana, and former digital assets lead at KKR, one of the world's top private equity firms. In this episode, he reveals why he left Wall Street to go all-in on crypto - and how Jupiter is building zero-fee global payments that could disrupt a $5 trillion market. THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter___________PARTNERS🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=102...🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/🔒Sumsub is the leading full-cycle verification platform for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the world’s largest exchanges. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, they help VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. https://sumsub.com/💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com___________Follow Xiao-Xiao • Twitter: https://x.com/xxjzhu• Twitter: https://x.com/jupiterexchange• Website: https://jup.ag/FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENSTwitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.0:00 Introduction1:26 Please Subscribe1:52 Xiao’s Personal Thoughts On Dubai3:11 Kevin Working For Luxury Brands3:47 Working, Chaos, & A Delicate Balance Within Jupiter5:16 How Xiao’s Previous Job At KKR Compares To Jupiter6:01 Coming From TradFi Means Less Structure More Output7:35 What Is Jupiter Global8:29 Siloed Point Solution vs The Network Effect & Aggregation 10:09 Who Is Xiao Xiao11:26 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz12:06 Tell Us More About The Musical Part Of Your Life13:49 Xiao’s Realization About What He Wanted To Pursue16:22 What Was This BCG Project About?18:00 Xiao’s Big Crypto Aha Moment22:10 What Happens At A Big Firm Like KKR In Terms Of Market Cycles27:00 Did You Feel FOMO In Regards To FDX Around 202231:01 How Advanced Is This Institutional Adoption Within Crypto Now vs Future37:14 Partnerships: @ethena, @sumsub38:16 The Fantasy/FOMO Of Going All In On Crypto With Your Job48:25 What Xiao’s Trying To Prove Within This Jupiter Chapter 51:13 Are You The Reason KKR & ParaFi Invested In Jupiter?52:48 Why Concretely Did ParaFi Invest $35 Million Into Jup Token57:31 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork58:28 What Does Onchain Finance Look Like In 5 years1:07:25 One Thing That Makes You Proud To Be Apart Of Jupiter1:10:42 Kevin’s One Thing He’s Proud Of With Jupiter1:14:24 What Shift Is Happening That Most People Don’t See1:18:18 Closing Thoughts

Bobby Ong is the co-founder and CEO of CoinGecko, the crypto data platform he bootstrapped with $200 over 12 years - no VC money, no shortcuts.In this episode, Bobby reveals why most crypto founders are destined to fail, how he caught employees taking bribes for listings, and what it really takes to survive in an industry designed to destroy you.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter___________PARTNERS🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=102...🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/🔒Sumsub is the leading full-cycle verification platform for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the world’s largest exchanges. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, they help VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. https://sumsub.com/💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com___________FOLLOW BOBBY ONG• Twitter: https://x.com/bobbyong• Twitter: https://x.com/coingecko• Website: https://www.coingecko.com/FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENSTwitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.0:00 Intro1:40 Please Subscribe2:06 Kevin’s Transition Into When Shift Happens4:36 Who Is Bobby Ong?5:34 The Decision Process Around Switching CEOs7:27 What Attracted Bobby To Bitcoin In 201313:36 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz @sumsub14:47 Where Bobby’s Fire In The Belly Comes From16:26 Where This Risk Taking Attitude Comes From18:37 The Tech Guys Bobby Was Following To Learn About Crypto20:13 How Do You Explain Your Co-Founder Sticking Around 12 Years Later22:45 Where Do You Think Good Values Vibe From?23:59 What’s The Deal With Pudgy Penguins25:05 Bobby’s View On NFTs In 202627:14 Who Would Be The Future Winners On Asset Appreciation29:15 What Did The First $200 CoinGecko Look Like30:26 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork31:23 History Of Bobby’s Work While Building CoinGecko33:03 Short Term vs Long Term Thinking In Crypto Discussion 35:12 2017 You Went All In On CoinGecko36:22 Four Year Bitcoin Cycle & Surviving50:16 Explain CoinGecko To Your Mom50:45 Why Is CoinGecko Called CoinGecko1:26:44 Is #1 CoinMarketCap Not Playing The Trust Game1:27:13 How Does A User Decide Between Coin Market Gap & CoinGecko1:28:51 Where Does CoinMarketCap Excel1:30:00 Why Didn’t Zash The Company You Acquired Work Out1:35:31 Red Flags In Acquisitions Founders Miss1:39:10 Best Moment To Sell1:40:10 Closing Thoughts

Evan Cheng co-founded SUI after leading Facebook's Libra project -  then threw away everything they built because it wasn't good enough. THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter___________PARTNERS🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance - an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place.  https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilien...💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=102...💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016.https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/🔒Sumsub is the leading full-cycle verification platform for the crypto industry, chosen by 8 out of 10 of the world’s largest exchanges. From instant KYC and KYB to automated crypto transaction monitoring, they help VASPs, exchanges, and DeFi platforms prevent fraud, stay compliant, and scale globally. https://sumsub.com/💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com___________FOLLOW EVAN CHENG• Twitter: https://x.com/EvanWeb3• Twitter: https://x.com/SuiNetwork• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chengevan/• Website: https://t.co/S0laxwqTPPFOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENSTwitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:36 Please Subscribe2:02 Evan’s Move To New York Explained3:20 So Much Has Shifted In The Last Year5:03 How Do You Deal With Unpredictability8:59 How Evan Feels About These Changes10:59 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz18:11 Has SUI Officially Proven This Way To Be Correct19:22 Considering Tokens Dropping In Value - What Has SUI Proven Despite This23:10 How Do You Define “Product Market Fit”24:53 Partnerships: @paradex @zashi_wallet @sumsub26:05 What Does A Much Bigger Adoption Look Like30:29 The Dynamic Between Institutions & The Chains They Build On32:06 How Different Is It To Build For An Institutional User vs A Retail User34:23 Building The “Better” Technology Is Never Enough37:05 Do All Major Chains Converge Or Specialize40:00 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork40:57 What Is SUI Doing Differently From Ethereum Or Solana Explained Simply43:10 An Example Of Assets That Are The Same vs Not The Same46:11 SUI Didn’t Build Something Limited Like Facebook Libra Or DM, They Built Something Better48:11 Closing Thoughts

Anand Gomes, CEO of Paradex, exposes how most crypto token launches really work, reveals the red flags that separate serious builders from teams that cash out and disappear, and explains why Paradex locked 80% of its own team tokens to public performance milestones.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter___________PARTNERS🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place.  https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016.https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com ___________Follow Anand Gomes• Twitter: https://x.com/fiddybps1• Twitter: https://x.com/paradex• Website: https://app.paradex.trade/FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENSTwitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.0:00 Introduction1:29 Please Subscribe1:55 25 Day Fast & The Benefits9:25 - Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz14:04 Fixing Your Health Makes You Unstoppable When Building A Business15:20 The Playbook To Survive & Become Stronger In Crypto18:52 The Key To Staying Motivated No Matter What21:02 How Difficult Is It To Run A Crypto Exchange23:14 Anand's Stance On Hiring People Who Execute28:48 Partnerships: @paradex @zashi_wallet @sumsub33:48 What Do You Want Crypto To Be?35:12 Paradex’s Privacy Aspect Explained36:58 Has Anand Ever Thought Of Building Paradex On Solana41:12 Do You Ever Regret Or Doubt Yourself With Anything?44:45 Why Anand Is Extremely Bullish On The Perp Space47:35 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork48:32 What Happens To The Perp Space In One Years Time55:34 Crypto’s “Bad Rep” Comes From These Non-Serious Token Creators56:50 Paradex Stands Out Because Of The Transparency, Alignment, & Governance Framework59:30 How You Ensure People Won’t Use Options As An Instrument To Sell 1:01:19 What’re You Trying To Prove Here?1:03:31 Why You’re Confident Launching A Token In A Bear Market1:05:22 Can You Be Transparent With Us Now?1:05:50 What Does The Little Voice In Your Head Tell You Every Day & Night1:08:08 Closing Thoughts

Jeff Yan, founder of Hyperliquid Labs, returns after one of crypto's most extraordinary moments - a $1 billion community airdrop that grew to $10 billion, built by a team of just 11 people who didn't stop to celebrate.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter___________PARTNERS🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place.  https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016.https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. ⁠https://www.coinsilium.com⁠ ___________FOLLOW JEFF YAN• Twitter: https://x.com/chameleon_jeff• Website: https://app.hyperliquid.xyz/tradeFOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENSTwitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.0:00 Introduction1:35 Please Subscribe2:01 Jeff’s Thoughts On Singapore11:10 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz11:51 How To Make HyperLiquid A Cult For Those Outside Crypto To Come In22:05 What Jeff Looks At For Reliable Teammates24:51 Celebrations Or Right Back To The Grind26:45 How Do You Test For High Integrity28:31 How About Sleep? Is That A Thing At HyperLiquid30:05 The Fear Of $300 Million Worth Of Token Hitting The Market Monthly Explained31:41 Handling FUd, Criticism, & PR At HyperLiquid32:28 How Does Jeff Personally Handle FUD35:02 What’s The Problem With Buying Back Tokens When The Price Is High vs Low?37:20 The Importance Of No Discretionary Element For HyperLiquid39:04 Hyper EVM Explained Simply40:00 Partnerships: @paradex @zashi_wallet40:41 Jeff’s Take On The Success Of Hyper EVM So Far44:05 HyperLiquid Improvement Proposal 3 Explained Simply48:19 Why Should People Care?51:33 Why Is It So Important To Bring All Finance On Chain52:08 Why Is The HyperLiquid Approach Better1:08:01 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork1:08:58 Housing All Of Finance Meaning1:12:23 Why Does HyperLiquid Have A Stablecoin USDH1:14:39 What Is Kinetic & Why Does It Matter For The HyperLiquid Ecosystem1:23:39 Where Did Fairness Cost Jeff The Most?1:24:47 What Do You Want HyperLiquid To Be Remembered For1:28:10 Closing Thoughts

Avichal Garg is co-founder of Electric Capital, one of crypto's most respected early-stage funds, and an early backer of Solana, Kraken, Figma, and Bitwise.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter___________PARTNERS🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place. Money Badgers Genesis NFT drops in Q4 — limited spots 👉 https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016.https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/♾️ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com___________Follow Avichal Garg• Twitter: https://x.com/avichal• Twitter: https://x.com/ElectricCapital• Website: https://www.electriccapital.com/FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENSTwitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.0:00 Introduction1:38 Please Subscribe4:26 KAST Card Plug & My Life Is Built On Stable Coins6:24 Why Avichal Wears A Cap All The Time?8:05 What Can You Tell Us About Bitwise9:51 The People Who Built Bitwise Are Geniuses Or?10:53 Lessons From Silicon Valley About Beliefs12:30 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @KASTxyz13:06 What Fuels Belief For Successful Entrepreneurs19:34 How Early Did You Invest In These Companies20:15 Is It Luck Or Genius That You Invested28:37 Partnerships: @paradex @zashi_wallet34:00 Avichal’s Backstory40:05 Connection Between Crypto & “The Little Guy”43:32 How Does Silicon Valley Look At Crypto Investors44:48 Partnerships: @Trezor @BitwiseInvest @SuiNetwork45:40 What Happens To Those Who Are In Crypto But Don’t Believe In It47:26 Why The Majority Of People Can’t Buy & Hold In Crypto55:03 How High Can Bitcoin, ETH, & Crypto Get Based On These Principles?1:01:06 The Compounding Effect & Logic Behind Bitcoin Investing1:02:19 Applying This “Compound Effect” To ETH, SOL, & Bitcoin1:06:15 Any Other Crypto Assets That May Have Reached Insane Velocity In 20261:07:51 Avichal’s Thesis On SUI1:10:20 Closing Thoughts

Anthony Pompliano, founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, reveals how he put 95% of his net worth into Bitcoin and why extreme concentration backed by deep research isn't gambling - it's conviction.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter___________PARTNERS🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place. Money Badgers Genesis NFT drops in Q4 — limited spots 👉 https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence.💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016.https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/ Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/🔘 Mantle Network combines Ethereum-level security with low fees and fast transactions via its layer-2 tech. Stake ETH for mETH and join a transparent, community-governed ecosystem. Join the upcoming Mantle Hackathon: https://mantle.to/hackathon/a4t___________FOLLOW ANTHONY POMPLIANO• Twitter: https://x.com/APompliano• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pompglobalFOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENSTwitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.0:00 Introduction1:21 Please Subscribe1:46 5 Podcasts In 1 Day, Yet Anthony’s “Ok”2:36 Who Are You2:50 Why Relentless Is Anthony’s Favorite Word3:38 The Key To Keeping Conviction When Things Are Bad With Your Portfolio4:30 How Does Someone Who Relies On Their Portfolio Build Conviction6:17 Anthony Is A Risk Cowboy7:06 The History Of Anthony’s Risk & Conviction8:55 Partnerships: JupiterExchange, KAST9:31 The Fine Line Between Gambling Addicts & Having Concentrated Bets12:20 Making Changes From 95% In Bitcoin To Other Assets14:08 Anthony’s Evolution Towards Investing19:30 Partnerships: Paradex, Zashi Wallet, Mantle20:39 Does Forcing Yourself Into A Corner Result In True Growth26:17 Partnerships: Trezor, BitwiseInvest, SUI27:10 How To Invest In Those 3 Big Topics Today29:40 A Realistic Return On Bitcoin Over The Next 10 Years32:18 A Single Bitcoins Worth In 30, 40, Or 50 Years33:12 Closing Thoughts

Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise, explains why Bitcoin could reach $6.5 million and why Solana has "the best setup I've ever seen" for a 10x to $1 trillion.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter___________PARTNERS💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016.https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place. Money Badgers Genesis NFT drops in Q4 — limited spots 👉 https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/🧩 Story makes IP and real-world data programmable, enforceable, and monetizable. https://www.story.foundation★ Forza!, Coinsilium’s Gibraltar-based Bitcoin treasury arm. Coinsilium trades on AQUIS (COIN) and OTCQB (CINGF). https://www.coinsilium.com/🔘 Mantle Network combines Ethereum-level security with low fees and fast transactions via its layer-2 tech. Stake ETH for mETH and join a transparent, community-governed ecosystem. Join the upcoming Mantle Hackathon: https://mantle.to/hackathon/a4t___________Follow Matt Hougan• Twitter: https://x.com/matt_hougan• Twitter: https://x.com/bitwiseinvestFOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENSTwitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.0:00 Introduction1:35 Please Subscribe2:01 Matt’s Last Episode Popped Off3:59 At Least 10x Left On The Crypto Marketplace?4:36 Why Is Bitcoin Still Early5:43 Who Are You11:09 Our Trusted Partners11:45 Why Is A Higher Price In Gold Bullish For Bitcoin12:49 Matt’s Portfolio Regarding Gold, Bitcoin, & Crypto13:56 How Does 1 Bitcoin Reach $6.5 Million In 20 Years15:03 How Could This Thesis Be Wrong20:27 Wise & Boring vs Unwise & Exciting21:40 Two Bets On Solana Explained25:11 Confusion With Crypto Investing Explained30:00 Does Solana Have The Best Setup30:31 How Big Could Solana Get In 10 Years31:20 Our Valued Sponsors32:29 How Matt Expresses His Bullishness On Solana 37:13 Is Your View Still Holding Bitcoin, Bitcoin, Bitcoin?38:27 What’s The Deal With Ethereum42:14 Our Esteemed Supporters46:16 Debasement Trading Will Be More Popular In 202648:00 How Do I Get Rich With Crypto In 202649:14 Alpha & Long Term Trends Build Wealth In Crypto55:23 One Thing To Remember From Conversation

Kostas Chalkias, co-founded Sui after leaving Facebook's Libra - and named his son Kryptos.While other blockchains compete on speed, Sui built what nobody else prioritized: quantum-safe cryptography, AI-ready infrastructure, and blocks large enough for robots. Governments and developers are quietly choosing Sui over Ethereum and Solana.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter___________PARTNERS💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016.https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place. Money Badgers Genesis NFT drops in Q4 — limited spots 👉 https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/🧩 Story makes IP and real-world data programmable, enforceable, and monetizable. https://www.story.foundation★ Forza!, Coinsilium’s Gibraltar-based Bitcoin treasury arm. Coinsilium trades on AQUIS (COIN) and OTCQB (CINGF). https://www.coinsilium.com/🔘 Mantle Network combines Ethereum-level security with low fees and fast transactions via its layer-2 tech. Stake ETH for mETH and join a transparent, community-governed ecosystem. Join the upcoming Mantle Hackathon: https://mantle.to/hackathon/a4t___________CONNECT WITH KOSTASTwitter: https://x.com/kostascryptoTwitter: https://x.com/Mysten_LabsWebsite: https://t.co/EufSM90Sd9FOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENSTwitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/Website: https://kevinfollonier.com/DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.0:00 Introduction1:32 Please Subscribe1:56 Going Outside3:26 Time Difference In Dubai vs U.S5:50 Why Kostas Doesn’t Sleep8:09 Isn’t It Annoying To Change This 8 Year Habit8:42 Did You Realize This Habit Wasn’t Healthy11:50 Our Trusted Partners12:26 Using Stable Coins Everywhere12:59 What Is A Cryptographer Explained To Your Mom15:18 How Secure Are WhatsApp Messages from Governments POVs28:20 Most Companies Lack Strong Cryptography Teams30:03 Do You See This Happening With Mysten, Growing To Big To Make Decisions Quickly33:00 Our Valued Sponsors43:46 What Is The One Big Breakthrough SUI Is Known For50:34 - Our Esteemed Supporters51:25 What Is SUI Doing At The Intersection Of AI, Crypto, And Robots59:26 Closing Remarks - Most Passionate Founder

Andrej Majcen, CEO of Bitcoin Swiss, built a $6 billion crypto empire from $500 Bitcoin without VC funding.In this conversation, Andrej explains why we have a 5-year window to build generational wealth - and why Bitcoin, not crypto, is the answer.THE SHIFT NEWSLETTER💡Go beyond the mic - subscribe to The Shift, my new weekly newsletter where I share the uncut stories, raw takes, and behind-the-scenes notes from When Shift Happens: https://www.kevinfollonier.com/crypto-web3-newsletter___________PARTNERS💰 Zashi is the easiest self-custody wallet for private transactions - send, receive, and spend Zcash (ZEC) without middlemen or surveillance, built by the team that launched Zcash in 2016.https://z.cash/ecosystem/zashi-wallet/🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/🅿️ Paradex is building the future of open finance — an intuitive, permissionless trading platform giving users full control, ultra-low costs, fast execution, and access to global markets in one place. Money Badgers Genesis NFT drops in Q4 — limited spots 👉 https://app.paradex.trade/wl/resilientrogueqv💳 KAST lets you manage and spend stablecoins or crypto with a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Live in 100+ countries: https://go.kast.xyz/VqVO/SHIFT🔓 Trezor offers the safest cold-storage wallets for crypto and true financial independence. Buy with 10% off (promo code in video): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356🌱 Bitwise Asset Management manages $15B+ across 30+ crypto investment products — ETFs, index funds, alpha, staking, and more. https://bitwiseinvestments.com/💧 Sui is a next-gen Layer 1 making digital asset ownership fast, private, and secure. https://sui.io/★ Coinsilium is a Gibraltar-based Bitcoin treasury arm. Coinsilium trades on AQUIS (COIN) and OTCQB (CINGF). https://www.coinsilium.com/🔘 Mantle Network combines Ethereum-level security with low fees and fast transactions via its layer-2 tech. Stake ETH for mETH and join a transparent, community-governed ecosystem. Join the upcoming Mantle Hackathon: https://mantle.to/hackathon/a4t___________CONNECT WITH ANDREJTwitter: https://x.com/AMajcen_BTCSTwitter: https://x.com/BitcoinSuisseAGFOLLOW WHEN SHIFT HAPPENSTwitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.0:00 Introduction1:35 Please Subscribe2:01 Building A Good Work Environment & Being Critical5:05 Where Does This Hardworking Attitude Come From7:50 Viewpoint On Working Difficult Jobs At An Early Age10:57 Our Trusted Partners11:34 Who Are You12:24 How Andrej Became Fascinated By Crypto15:41 The Price Of Bitcoin When You Started19:16 Your View On The Crypto Space22:53 Your Answer To “Bitcoin Is Too Expensive”26:15 Why Andrej Owns Real Estate When Most People Are Against It 31:24 Our Esteemed Supporters43:17 Bitcoin Suisse Explained To Your Mom49:37 What’s The Origin Behind The Name Bitcoin Suisse 53:46 Our Valued Sponsors56:36 Comparing Investment Assets, S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin1:04:36 Nicholas Story & Allocating Large Amounts Of Capital1:08:51 Why You Relocated To Abu Dhabi 2 Years Ago1:10:29 Why Abu Dhabi Specifically For This Objective1:15:34 What Makes Bitcoin Suisse Special1:16:13 Who Do You Serve & Not Serve1:17:19 Why You Don’t Serve Retail Anymore1:18:19 What’s Bitcoin Suisse’s Endgame1:19:55 Andrej’s Biggest Flaw1:22:12 One Thing People Should Remember