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Goodnow, revolutionaries—

Today we welcome artist Joe Mangrum to the show! Joe’s ephemeral sand paintings have taken him across the globe—including to Sesame Street—and for several years he's brought the same creative spirit onchain. We dive into his journey from physical art to NFTs, the story behind his Bored Ape alter ego “Chef Pancho Poppins,” and how he’s using digital tools to enhance provenance and bridge the gap between physical and digital work.

Joe shares practical tools for artists exploring onchain creativity, like Manifold Studio and Glyph—and tells us how you can support his upcoming book release with crypto or fiat.

In the second half of the show, Will gives an update on tariffs, Alex shares his frustration over the U.S. administration's approach to foreign policy (and the new TikTok app), and the team breaks down the movement of a dormant whale wallet that sent 10,000 BTC in one transaction.

Don’t forget: Rise Up: Market Watch goes live TONIGHT at 7pm CT / 12am UTC—join Will & Doug for clear, practical insights on macro trends, technical analysis, and how big-picture forces impact crypto.

🔗 Links:

Joe Mangrum: https://x.com/joemangrum | https://linktr.ee/joemangrum | https://joemangrum.com
Joe on Sesame Street: https://vimeo.com/59624902?p=1s
Chef Pancho Poppins: https://x.com/panchopoppins | https://panchopoppins.com
NFT Tools for Artists: https://useglyph.io | https://manifold.xyz
Preorder Joe’s Book (crypto): https://app.blever.xyz/drops/installations-and-sand-paintings
Preorder Joe’s Book (fiat): https://www.joemangrum.com/product/pre-order-installations-sand-box-set/

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Goodnow, revolutionaries—

Bitcoin is flirting with new all-time highs, and the vibes are bullish.

This morning, we:
- Break down the Bitcoin & Ethereum liquidation heatmaps and explain how smart traders use them to anticipate market moves
- Unpack the U.S. jobs report (good news—no stagflation in sight!)

Then, fan favorite William Quigley (co-founder of Tether & Wax, and yes, possibly a DJ) returns to drop some remixed investor wisdom:

– The differences between retail, hedge fund, and venture investing (and the edge retail investors have that VCs don’t)
– The two types of startups that should raise money and those who shouldn’t
– His take on Rise Up’s business model and how he’d grow the show if he were us
– Tactical tips from decades of success in crypto, venture, and beyond

It’s the kind of episode where you leave smarter than you came in, and maybe a little more bullish too.

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Links from the Show:
William: https://x.com/williamEquigley
BTC Liquidation Heatmap: https://www.coinglass.com/pro/futures/LiquidationHeatMap
Fear & Greed Index: https://coinmarketcap.com/charts/fear-and-greed-index/
S&P P/E Ratio: https://www.multpl.com/s-p-500-pe-ratio/

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Goodnow, revolutionaries—

Tonight was a true multi-chain moment on Rise Up After Dark, with two sharp builders from some of crypto’s most prominent ecosystems:

🔹 Greg Nazario – co-founder and Head of DevRel at Aptos
🔶 Nill – growth & BD at Polygon

We gave each guest the floor to pitch the other on what their team is building—then encouraged their questions, suggestions, good jokes, words of wisdom, & a little friendly TPS (transactions per second) smack talk.

Also in this episode:
– A helpful breakdown of TVL (total value locked) vs. productive TVL and how to tell the difference
– Answers to your questions about stablecoin competition
–Greg's suggestions for how web developers can start building on blockchain (including an Aptos tooling guide for how to build your first dApp)
– Nill explains Katana token unlock timelines and how to earn yield while waiting
– A shared call for interoperability and a more inclusive internet

And before the night ends, Evan and Alex react live to Remix’s (formerly Farcade’s) brand-new rebrand trailer—and it’s 🔥

💸 Congrats to tonight’s prize winners: Cobie & Ginny! DM us or open a help ticket in Discord to claim yours.

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Links from the Show:
Polygon: https://polygon.tech | https://x.com/0xpolygon
Katana: https://app.katana.network
Turtle Club: https://turtle.club
Aptos: https://aptosfoundation.org | https://x.com/aptos
Shelby: https://shelby.xyz | https://x.com/shelbyserves
Build on Aptos: https://aptos.dev/en/build/create-aptos-dapp
Greg: https://x.com/greg_nazario
Nill: https://tiktok.com/@bignillcollect | https://x.com/bignillcollect
Remix (formerly Farcade):

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Goodnow, revolutionaries—

Today we take you deep inside what at least one person calls the “Big Beautiful Bill”—a major piece of U.S. legislation with massive implications for the deficit and the future of financial governance in the U.S.

We break down:
– What’s actually in the bill (and what’s not)
– Why it passed the Senate, where it goes next
– Whether this is a real step forward—or just more political theater

Then, we zoom out for a bigger conversation to ask what’s broken about U.S. governance? Can crypto offer a better way? And what might a new system look like?

Also in this episode:
– Will unveils plans for the new Rise Up Media Instagram (rebranding his personal account in the name of service!)
– And a macro bombshell: Is the Fed finally poised to cut rates? We unpack what it means—and define stagflation in plain English.

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Links from the Show:
Will’s new alt: https://tiktok.com/@suits_and_satoshis
Evan’s new alt: https://tiktok.com/@moreconversationswithevan
New Rise Up Media IG coming soon 👀

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Goodnow, revolutionaries—

Today we’re recapping a huge week in crypto news, major announcements, and the launch of our brand new show!

– Robinhood is launching their own Layer 2 chain—but what does it mean for users, competitors, and the broader ecosystem?
– Kraken unveils tokenized stock trading—we compare the two announcements and what they signal about where TradFi meets DeFi.
– Evan shares his big takeaways (and a little slideshow) from Permissionless—what inspired him, what surprised him, and where he thinks we’re headed next.

PLUS, we give you the inside scoop on our new weekly series Rise Up: Market Watch with Will and Doug covering all things charts, macro, & trading; we review the first episode and preview what's to come (and why it’s worth your time).

Come for the news and stay for the insights, jokes, and a constant reminder that you may be early… but you're never alone.

Links from the Episode
Robinhood: https://robinhood.com
Kraken: https://kraken.com
Doug: https://tiktok.com/@trendrift | https://x.com/0xtrendrift
Will’s new alt: https://tiktok.com/@suits_and_satoshis
Evan’s new alt: https://tiktok.com/@moreconversationswithevan

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Goodnow, revolutionaries—

Time for your crypto questions!

We open this After Dark episode with a rapid-fire recap of the TikTok extortion drama, then pivot into AI life tools—from custom health planning to smarter diet advice.

Zebec's TikTok-fueled rise and fall makes a cameo, and we dig into the weird gray area between digital and physical collectibles, like Uniswap’s trading cards and the growing call for true phygital assets.

Then, Will breaks down current market trends, and Alex gives a reality check on crypto shilling (XRP mentioned, hear our takes). We also cover the GENIUS Act’s impact on stablecoin yield, and unpack what types of yield actually exist in crypto, before closing out with Maple Finance's TVL spike and what that might mean for SYRUP.

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Goodnow, revolutionaries—

What does real investing look like in a space that runs on hype with a short attention span?

In this episode, we break down what distinguishes a legitimate long-term investment in crypto from everything else—hint: most stuff doesn't qualify. From ETF inflows/outflows to staking mechanics, we cover how traditional investing frameworks apply (or don’t) in Web3.

Marinade and Jito get shoutouts as examples of how new protocols are giving us ways to actually use our assets. We also explore venture vs retail investing models, and how DeFi Llama can help you analyze project revenue, fees, and ecosystem health like a pro.

LINKS:
Use our link to stake your $SOL with Marinade to earn extra yield and support the show | https://app.marinade.finance/?r=rise_up

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Goodnow, revolutionaries—

Stablecoins are having a moment, and for good reason. Why speculate on meme coins when stablecoins offer real utility and a growing user base?

We dive into how they're evolving, why cold storage is a must-have for serious investors, and the risks of leaving long-term bags on centralized exchanges.

Plus, LIVE from Permissionless 2025, Evan and Greg join us to talk about what Aptos is building (spoiler: it's spicy), the Shelby launch, and yes—original Halo LAN setups.

To round things out Will drops a market update, and we collectively try to convince Greg to launch his livestream. Peer pressure: sometimes maybe good.

LINKS:
Aptos | https://x.com/Aptos | https://aptosfoundation.org/
Shelby | https://shelby.xyz | https://x.com/shelbyserves
Aptos dev documents | https://aptos.dev/en
Greg's X | https://x.com/Greg_Nazario

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