Would you like to learn more about cryptocurrencies but don’t find the time to read about them? Listening to some good podcasts can be the solution you’re looking for. Incorporating a podcast into your daily routine is an effortless and efficient way to get to know the crypto world better.
At IXFI, we want to spread the love of cryptocurrencies to everyone around us and create a strong ecosystem. For those who aren’t yet sure how to learn more about cryptocurrencies, there are countless crypto-related podcasts out there, but we listed down below seven of the most popular ones.
1. Crypto 101
The first podcast we’re mentioning is Crypto 101, hosted by Bryce Paul and Aaron Malone. With a business background and relevant cryptocurrency expertise, the two hosts cover useful topics for beginners, such as crypto wallets, keys, blockchain, mining, and more, as well as more advanced subjects featuring crypto professionals like Xinshu Dong, Jemma Green, and Scott Scheper.
The podcast also includes a series where Bryce and Aaron talk about the latest crypto news called ‘The Weekly Fire’, and a series where some of their listeners are invited to talk about their journey in the crypto world. Since 2017, they hosted over 400 episodes of about 30–60 minutes each, and because of the wide range of topics, the podcast is suited for everyone interested in cryptocurrencies.
2. Epicenter
Epicenter is one of the longest-lived crypto podcasts. Since 2013, when Sébastien Couture and Brian Fabian Crain co-founded the podcast, over 450 episodes were recorded, and they are still going strong. The team of now five hosts are interviewing every week business leaders, investors, researchers, and even professors. You can hear co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko speaking about Solana’s technological breakthroughs, financial journalist Camila Russo about the story of Ethereum, professor Aaron Wright about the legal framework of DAO, and many more experts on many more crypto subjects. So, if you want in-depth and accurate information given by professionals during hour-long episodes, Epicenter is the right podcast for you.
3. Stephan Livera Podcast
One of the most valued podcasts out there is the one hosted by Stephan Livera. Having a very solid business background in the cryptocurrency industry, Stephan focuses his podcast on the Bitcoin currency and everything related to it. Many episodes deal with technical aspects as well, for example, the lightning network, the mining costs, data privacy, running nodes, soft fork, and more.
The podcast also features interviews with well-known economists and Bitcoin specialists, where concepts such as scalability, dollar-cost averaging (DCA), and the S2F model are discussed. So, if you are a Bitcoin enthusiast and want to learn everything about the biggest cryptocurrency on the market, you can choose from the 300+ episodes of this podcast.
4. What Bitcoin Did
Another Bitcoin-focused podcast comes from Peter McCormack, an investor and journalist committed to sharing valuable information about the Bitcoin world. The word that best describes this podcast is ‘diversity’. Among the early episodes, you can find beginner guides in collaboration with Bitcoin experts like Andreas Antonopoulos, Stephan Livera, Dan Held, and the list goes on.
There is a series called ‘Bitcoin world’, where he discusses serious problems that affect countries like Syria, Zimbabwe, and Venezuela, and how the use of Bitcoin can improve people’s lives there. In addition, Peter hosts a special series of episodes with multiple guests where they talk about controversies such as the hacking of Mt. Gox and the case of Ross Ulbricht.
The transparency and sometimes opposing opinions between the host and the guests are also some aspects that attract and are appreciated by many listeners. Since 2017, this podcast covered many topics in over 400 episodes, which means it might be worth listening to.
5. Into the Ether
For those of you interested in the second-biggest cryptocurrency, Into the Ether is the podcast you might want to follow. Hosted by Eric Conner, an investor with a financial background, this podcast is a great source of information for the Ethereum community.
You can learn about scaling, transactions, smart contract wallets, privacy, and more, all related to the Ethereum blockchain. The host, together with Anthony Sassano, also talks about the latest news in a series called ‘EthHub Weekly’. So, besides getting to know the Ether world, you will be up to date with all the essential news as well. With over 200 episodes so far, this podcast is suited both for beginners and experienced investors.
6. Unchained
Unchained is mainly a news-related podcast and is perfect for the ones who don’t have time to read the crypto news every day. It’s hosted by Laura Shin, an experienced journalist who covers ‘all-things crypto’ in collaboration with big names from the industry.
You can hear topics ranging from yield farming and regulations such as the travel rule and tax guidelines to gender disparity in the crypto world and how the Biden administration can affect the use of cryptocurrencies in the US.
Among the guests, there are Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, Charlie Lee, creator of Litecoin, and other entrepreneurs and crypto investors, so significant insight is guaranteed. There are over 300 episodes you can choose from and many more ahead to keep you informed.
7. The Bad Crypto Podcast
Lastly, a more laid-back crypto podcast comes from Joel Comm and Travis Wright, two technologists who combine their sense of humor with their ‘new-found passion’ for cryptocurrencies to clarify this industry for the ones who are just starting out.
Even though they modestly called their podcast ‘bad’, they managed to host over 600 episodes since 2017 in which they explain basic concepts, discuss news, and many more subjects with their guests. You can also follow their journey of relocating to Puerto Rico and how their crypto business will expand there.
It’s important to stay up to date with the crypto world if you want to start your journey as an investor. If podcasts are not your thing, try to learn more by following our Medium blog full of educational series. Your Friendly Crypto Exchange is the best place to put everything you learned into practice, so join IXFI and bravely take the first steps.
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