In this episode, Jon Grinnell joins Jarrett Carpenter to dive into the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency and digital finance. They break down Bitcoin and Ethereum’s price trends, the growing influence of stablecoins, and what a future without traditional banks might look like.

The conversation takes a provocative turn with an in-depth look at the Worldcoin project—its bold vision for universal basic income, global identity verification, and the ethical dilemmas it raises.

They also explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping crypto, trust, and digital identity. As bots and automation blur the lines between human and machine, Jarrett and Jon discuss the urgent need for innovative tools to verify humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of crypto, AI, and the future of financial sovereignty—especially in emerging markets where technology adoption has the power to redefine opportunity.

Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nSGFHsq4DaMEPISODE

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Episode Intro

00:09 - Jon Is Back On The Pod

01:00 - Jarrett Has Joined Blockworks - FUTURE10 for 10% off Permissionless - https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv

02:13 - Bitcoin Is PUMPING!

03:15 - Will The ETH / BTC Chart Grow Wider Or Revert Back To Older Trends? (Jon Is BULLISH On ETH)

08:08 - Ethereum's The Future Of Decentralized Finance

08:51 - Ethereum Is A Mullet

12:20 - Coinbase Bitcoin Loans Via Morpho Are On Ethereum

15:00 - US Crypto Sentiment Has Shifted A Ton In Last 6 Months

16:00 - The Future Of Stablecoins (USDC & USDT)

17:07 - USDC On Base Is TOO CLEAN - https://youtu.be/flq1bxH9Lqo?si=2DKZFqes5BtZ-GAF

18:48 - Brian Armstrong's Crypto Vision Is Here

20:22 - Use Cases For Stablecoins = Sending Money Globally (Overseas)

20:55 - The Future Of Crypto & Social Media

21:48 - Venmo & CashApp Are Just Middlemen Soon To Be Replaced

24:08 - What Does The World Look Like Without Banks?

26:18 - Will Crypto Follow The Internet's Ease-Of-Use Trajectory?

27:30 - What Are The Future Signals For Crypto?

28:28 - ZK Proof Identity & Acct Abstraction Is The Future Of Crypto

29:50 - Is WorldCoin Good Or Bad? Is It The Future?

46:00 - Should Coinbase Replace Its Customer Success Employees With AI?

53:55 - Crypto Content Creators Leaving Every Halving

54:45 - AI's New Video Upgrades Are Wild

59:20 - We All Need To Protect Ourselves Against AI Ransom Videos

01:04:42 - Stay Curious To Learn About Tomorrow's Technology

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