Crypto InfluencersEveryone has their favorite crypto influencers. The cryptocurrency space has been shrinking during the 2018 bear market and as of late. However, there are certain people in the space that still remain prominent and provide valuable content. Some are for entertainment, some are for teaching newcomers about the technology and some are just meme generation machines. This week we discuss some of the top influencers and how we see them in the space.What value do you seek?If you just take crypto twitter as an example, it can easily be a place where you only see what you agree with. It’s important to have a wide view of content that spans different points of view. Otherwise, you open yourself up to learn the wrong things in crypto and lose your shirt. Paid GroupsOne thing that has become huge as of late is paid groups. Because of volatility, the crypto market is full of technical analysists and charters. Many so called “gurus” have manipulated their way to the top. Many have scammed a lot of people. We give our views from both sides of the debate of whether paid groups are safe or not.Let us hear from you!One of our favorite things about doing the show is hearing from our fans in one form or another. So, send us an email at info@decentralizedtalk.com, visit us on https://decentralizedtalk.com, hit us on twitter, or just yell at the heavens and maybe we’ll hear ya!Subscribe!Again, thank you so much for everyone that listens, likes, and subscribes to our show. We all have lives outside of the show and know that sometimes we may not be consistent or get off topics. Thus, is life! But we appreciate everyone. So, if you haven’t subscribed, hit that button and you’ll catch us every time we release a new episode. You can listen to us on basically any streaming platform you prefer.Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

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Episode 47 - Crypto Influencers

This week we’re talking crypto, stocks and politics. The American stock market has been taking a loss for the past month or two. At first, it was thought to be a small correction; but now it seems to continue. As we all know, the crypto bear market has no signs of ending anytime soon.So, that brings up the question, where is the correlation? Is there any correlation at all? Well, we give our thoughts on it. The stock market was on a non-stop upswing since 2008 and for the first time in a decade, we see a decline. Many people thought that when stocks and bonds suffer, we would see money flood into crypto and Bitcoin. Well, that’s not what we are seeing at all. Commodities seem to be holding steady but most other financial assets are suffering at the time. We give our thoughts on the markets as a whole.As many of our previous episodes, the conversation turns political and we discuss the current administration’s impact on the markets. All of us think the downward prices are most likely due to uncertainty. At the time, there is so much uncertainty and doubt about what will happen with taxes, tariffs, and foreign tradeThis episode definitely goes off the rails, but honestly, how often do we stay on topic? Basically, never. Obviously, that what you get with Decentralized Talk. Blabbering with the occasional informative discussion!We always enjoy episodes like this one, where we can lay back and have fun. We do not stick to a script and like to let our personalities shine through, while also talking about economics, finance, government, tech, and of course, crypto. We hope you enjoy this episode like all the rest.Make sure to like and subscribe to the podcast on whatever streaming platform you choose to listen on. You can also visit out website at https://decentralizedtalk.com and subscribe to our weekly newsletter. That way, you’ll never miss an episode of our sweet crypto goodies. If you have any suggestions, opinions, or interview requests, please feel free to reach out to us on our website or at info@decentralizedtalk.com Again, thanks for tuning in and as always,Stay Decent!Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 46 - Crypto, Stocks and Politics

This Week on Decentralized TalkThis week we bust out our crystal ball and interview Kristina Bruhahn, the VP of Operations from CoinGenius. CoinGenius is a new marketing intelligence platform looking to bring AI prediction and forecasting to cryptocurrency in a huge way.What is CoinGenius?CoinGenius is an advanced intelligence and analytics platform specifically intended for cryptocurrency traders. Their sophisticated artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms will empower crypto traders with the most vital information needed to make sound investment decisions in real-time. They assist in making it easier to read some of the fundamental signals in the crypto world. Their algorithm can analyze fundamental factors like regulation and SEC signals, hacked signals, social and influencer signals, and even memes. Their plans are to add onto their impressive AI analysis software by implementing an app that will include crypto news feeds, consumer sentiment, smart alerts, signals, and price predictions. Their team is headed by CEO Jeremy Born and have somehow created and AI system that can predict the coin price with 97% accuracy. Sooooooo…. Does it actually work?Well, we thought the same thing. 97% accuracy? That seems a little too good to be true. So, we put it to the test. We asked Kristina Bruhahn to make a prediction of where the Bitcoin price would be 24 hours after recording the episode and wouldn’t you know it? The results were nothing short of freaking amazing!Kristina, using the CoinGenius AI platform predicted that in 24 hours, the price of Bitcoin would be $3,862.67. The price 24 hours after recording was…. drumroll……$3,805.94. That’s 98.3% accurate. Wow. If only weathermen had prediction software as good! So, CoinGenius put their money where their mouth was and backed it up.Listen up!There’s no doubt about the fact that CoinGenius is looking to make a huge splash in the cryptocurrency pond and they have proven now that they can. Currently they are looking for increase funding to meet their roadmap dates and push out their product to retail and institutional investors alike. We, for one, are excited to watch their future unfold. You can find out more information at https://www.coingenius.ai/ and even gain early access to their proven system. You can also check them out on Twitter at https://twitter.com/CoinGenius_AI and let them know you heard them on your favorite spot for decentralized content; Decentralized Talk. We want to thank Kristina for coming on the show and wish the CoinGenius team luck in the future. Thanks for tuning in.As always, we appreciate every one of our listeners and loyal subscribers. We’ll continue to push out great interviews, original content, thought provoking discussions and more. Listen, like, and subscribe on your streaming platform of choice and visit the links below to subscribe. Thanks again for tuning in and as always,Stay Decent!Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 45: CoinGenius

This week on Decentralized TalkThis week we have an extremely interesting and informative interview with the CEO of Minds.com, Bill Ottman. We deep dive into what Minds is, the problems with the current social networks, and how Minds is looking to solve them. Is Minds another Facebook?So, what exactly is Minds and do we really need a new social network? Simply put, unless you like having your data mined, shared, sold, and reviewed; you should learn about Minds. After the 2016 US presidential election and the debacle of Cambridge Analytical, the world got a glimpse of the true power of Facebook and social media. Will Minds steal my data?In the digital age, where data rules all; huge corporations like Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Apple have the ability to manipulate information at will. Minds is looking to change that. Listen this week to hear Ottman explain how they intend to do so. An open-sourced future awaits.Minds is an open-sourced social network so everyone can see the algorithms that make up your personalized feed. Minds also does not mine your data or have default opt-in settings where privacy is all but surrendered to the company. Crypto minded communities Minds also integrates cryptocurrencies to pay content creators and viewers for their time. Ads can also be paid by using the Minds tokens, meaning the platform forms as its own small economy. Reports are that Facebook has been looking into implementing cryptocurrencies into their business model too. Time will tell if those rumors are real. There are always downsides to everything, though.Giving power back to the people doesn’t come without its risk and possible downsides, though. Some users have reported their feeds being polluted with stories and posts that are offensive or non-relevant to them. Bill Ottman’s answer to that complaint is that the “boost” feature (ads) helps weed out the echo chamber effect and as the community grows, these issues will shrink. We also discuss a few other risks in this week’s episode. Ottman’s passion projectWe go into detail about Ottman’s ideals, why he created Minds, how he sees the current system of social media, and how he believes Minds will revolutionize the industry. Ottman is passionately against the current trend of societies loss of privacy and wants to do something about it. Make sure to tune in!Join us this week when get to ask Bill Ottman about all about his vision and opinions on security, privacy, censorship, and a more decentralized world. We ask questions that will only be heard on Decentralized Talk. We also agree with the vision of a more decentralized world with better transparency. Minds is trying to do their part and we loved having their CEO on the show. Give this weeks episode a listen on any streaming platform you choose. If you enjoy the show, send us a like and subcribe to make sure not to miss our latest episodes! Thanks so much for everyone that tunes in every week. We love every one of our audience members. As always Cryptos…Stay Decent.

Episode 44 - A Conversation with Minds CEO Bill Ottman

This week we talk about the only thing on people’s mind: The Bitcoin crash. Just when we thought it couldn’t go any lower and we had reached a solid support, we blow right through it to the lowest lows of 2018. We spend this week discussing our thoughts on the market at the moment and how this time should be treated. We also discuss the current RSI of Bitcoin and the breaking news that the CEO of Overstock will sell the company in order to go full in on crypto.Blood in The StreetsWell, we’re here; another Bitcoin crash. A sub $4,000 Bitcoin. From a high of around $20,000 we have lost over 80% of our value. Wipe your tears, and expand your outlook. For those of you out there that are completely rekt and can’t see brighter days ahead; remember, that we’ve been here before.History repeats itselfBitcoin continues is trend of posting all time highs and then substantial crashes. This has happened from Bitcoin’s inception and will continue to happen in the foreseeable future. In hindsight, lessons have been learned and money has been lost for so many people. But if we look at the previous crashes of Bitcoin, we have yet to reach the floor. Sometimes it’s hard to have faith in an investment when it’s lost so much of its value over 1 year, but Bitcoin’s history has shown that it will turn around. Cutting your lossesSome investors in the crypto space have capitulated and have sold, taking their 90% loss. Only you can decide for yourself if you need the money now, or want to take the chance to leave it and hope for higher prices. 2018 has taught us many lessons in regards to investing to such a speculative investment. One of those lessons is to always go in with a plan and have a buy plan and sell plan in place. With a concrete plan, there’s nothing that can throw you off kilter. You will be prepared for all price movements and it will lessen much of the stress that goes along with a speculative investment. So where does Bitcoin go from here?Well, just like always, we have no idea where Bitcoin will go from here. There is some good news on the horizon with Bakkt launching Bitcoin futures in January, possible ETFs, and institutional investors joining the market. But is that enough to show a substantial price increase? Mass adoption is most likely years away, so the price may not see the all-time highs for a long time to come.Tune-in, level upThank you to all of our listeners that tune in every week to hear our ramblings about the exciting world of crypto. We love the space and community and always enjoy spreading the knowledge we have. Make sure to like and subscribe on whatever streaming platform you listen to podcasts on. If you like us, have a good laugh, learn something, or just know someone that is into Bitcoin; share the show with them! Thanks again for tuning in and as always,Stay Decent!Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 43: Bitcoin Crash - Blood in The Streets

Well it’s been a rough week. Just when many of us thought Bitcoin and the crypto market couldn’t go any lower, we’re hit with even more capitulation. Add to that, the drama in the Bitcoin Cash camp, and we have a great setup for global FUD.Bitcoin Cash DebacleLet’s jump right into it. Bitcoin Cash is a mess. Their semi-annual hard fork was set to release, but this time somethings different. There’s disagreement. Notorious, self-proclaimed “real” Satoshi Nakamoto, Craig S. Wright, disagrees with the path that Bitcoin Cash is taking. Craig doesn’t agree with the addition of smart contracts onto the Bitcoin Cash blockchain, so he is prepared to fight it. He announced that he would make the hard fork contentious and release Bitcoin Cash SV (Satoshi’s Vision). Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash SVThis disagreement was ultimately to be decided by the community or miners. However, both camps have ace’s up their sleeves by bringing along with them huge mining farm CEOs. Both sides have voices in Craig Wright and Roger Ver, respectively. Craig Wright wrote a public email to Roger Ver that was filled with profanity, name calling, and threats. Definitely not something the crypto community needs at a time where confidence is already low. Hash WarsSo far, Bitcoin Cash ABC, which you could call the “original” Bitcoin Cash has the longest chain and is posed to be the winner in this battle. But, coming from nothing and posting insane price increase, Bitcoin Cash SV has won in their own right. Though, they may not last very long. Like most things in the crypto space, time will tell how this will affect the market long term.Capitulation?Maybe it’s because of the Bitcoin Cash debacle; maybe it’s capitulation. One thing is for sure; the market is in a free fall yet again. Bitcoin has seen another 15% drop this past few days and alts have gone down even more. This is the time where many of the altcoins that never had a true future will fall of the map. So, what’s driving down the price? Well, it’s a combination of many factors. Bakkt Bitcoin futures are being postponed to January 2019, there is uncertainty about regulation, volumes are low, and then you add an embarrassing fight within the number 4 cryptocurrency camp. These and many other reasons make it hard to trust the market at this time. Quitters!It’s always sad seeing investors lose money, but as with any investment; there is always risk. Many people invested more than they could stand to lose when Bitcoin was at all time highs. Now that the price has dropped over 70%, those people have lost too much, and are selling (and accepting HUGE losses). The market continues to shake off investors that are not ready to handle the volitility and stabilize at a price that everyone agrees on for the time. Short term value matters less to us at Decentralized Talk than the long term implications it will have.Thank you!Thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in this week and those of you that never miss a show. We appreciate all of you and will continue to push out content regularly to teach, learn, and introduce you all to any crypto knowledge we know. Make sure to like us and subscribe on any streaming platform you choose. We have a blast making these shows every week and want you to enjoy them too. So give us a shout on social media or send us an email from our website and let us know what you would like us to talk about on the air.As always, Stay Decent!Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 42 - Bitcoin Cash Hash Wars & Capitulation

This weekThis seems like the 100th time this year we’ve discussed ETF in the cryptocurrency space, but we can’t help it. Not because we just love ETFs, but because it is one of the most talked about subjects currently. This week we give an explanation of ETF’s mutual funds, index funds, IRAs and more. When are the bulls coming?So, the real discussion here is, when will crypto meet mass investing potential? To do that, there would need to be institutions involved and actively trading the asset. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have solidified themselves as a legitimate asset class, but retail investors will take decades to move the market in any large-scale way. What are all of these acronyms?All of these investment acronyms are enough to make your head hurt. We explain, briefly, what they all are, but there is one main takeaway. As the crypto space grows and becomes more of a major financial asset, there are many ways it will be traded, invested, and speculated upon. Futures, mutual funds, index funds, will all be methods of investing into cryptocurrencies by institutions and average retail investors. The process needs to be simplified before it reaches the masses. Is Bakkt the next big thing in crypto?We’ve briefly discussed Bakkt on previous episodes, and go deeper into it this week. With December 12th fast approaching, we will find out the affect on the market it will have. Will it bring institutions in? Will it bring more manipulation? Will it decrease volume and drive the price down, while institutions sit on the sidelines? We won’t know until the time comes, but we give our best opinions on the subject. If you have no idea what Bakkt is, we give a full explanation of how it works.Is this investing advice?Hell no! Look, we are just a few guys on the internet, talking about a subject we love. We have no idea what we are talking about, don’t confuse our opinions for investing advice. You can learn lessons about life, love, and friendship, but NOT finances. Thanks, Decent!We appreciate all of our listeners every week. We’re still amazed people are willing to listen to our ramblings. We take time and put in a lot of effort to make this show great for all of you and love that you all pay attention. Thanks again for tuning in. If you like us, make sure to subscribe on your streaming platform of choice and shoot us a like and comment. Check us out next week, where we’ll be sure to talk about some interesting topics or have an exciting guest or interview on. As always, Stay Decent, Cryptos!Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 41: IRAs, Index, Mutual, ETFs...WTF?

Vote…. for cryptoFor our 40th episode, we are going off script. No outline, no direction, and NO idea what we are talking about! This weekWe discuss the news of Bakkt going live in December, give our opinions of the stock market for the month of October, and end with a great back and forth discussions about government, politics, and the upcoming election. We even shake it up with an M. Night Shyamalan twist ending. One thing is for sure: in this episode, we hold nothing back and have no idea where we’re going!WHAT!?!?Don’t be surprised if this episode doesn’t contain much crypto news. We decided to change it up this week a talk about whatever popped into our weird and sometimes deranged heads. One thing you will learn about us, if you haven’t already, is that we are all opinionated and love intellectual conversations, discussions, and debates about different topics. This is what this episode is about. But just to humor you all, let’s go a little bit more in-depth about some of the topics we dive into in this week’s episode.What is Bakkt?Bakkt is being touted as the tipping point to finally push institutional investors to jump into the market in a huge way. The Intercontinental Exchange, the company behind the New York Stock Exchange will start their open platform for trading and investing in digital assets, starting in December. ICE manages 23 exchanges around the world and is looking to bring Bitcoin investing to the masses. It brings a simple, regulated, way for institution and retail investors to buy, sell, and trade digital assets. Bakkt already has leads with Starbucks and Microsoft that are looking to improve digital payments. Will this make cryptos moon? Will it cause the price to crash even more? Hell if we know! What we DO know is that it is a very interesting discussion and love the outlook of the future.Where is my mind?We also talk about the overall mood of the crypto space thus far this year. The market has lost so many weak hands. So many people have been rekt. Some poor few even bought alt coins on credit and have now lost their entire savings. It’s a sad thing to see, but that is exactly why we ALWAYS say, only invest what you can afford to lose. The market was incredibly overvalued in the beginning of 2018, considering the amount of actual working products that were out there. We give our thoughts on where market sentiment stands today.Chat and chillLook, truth be told, we wanted to have fun on this episode. We wanted to have an episode where we go off-script and just chat like old friends. Because at the end of the day, that’s exactly what we are! We hope you enjoy this laid-back episode and keep coming back for more. Thanks to all of our subscribers that keep tuning in week after week. We love all of you crazy crypto creeps!Subscribe!Make sure to subscribe, like, and hit the notify button to make sure you never miss an episode. You can also visit our website decentralizedtalk.com and subscribe to our email newsletter. You can get our episodes sent straight to your inbox so we spam the hell out of you! Just kidding, it’s just one email a week. You can find us anywhere you find streaming podcasts. If you found a platform we’re NOT on, let us know and we’ll get on it!Thanks for tuning in!Stay Decent, Cryptos!Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 40 - Mid-Term Election Special

This week we take some time to talk about the deep dark underworld of crypto. Crypto is not always a happy place where everybody loves decentralization and spends all day getting rich. There is also a dark side of crypto that involves the dark web, scams, viruses, phishing campaigns and more. Protect me!The more you know about some of these dangers, the more aware you can be to protect yourself from them. Some of the most famous viruses and ransomware attempts in history have involved Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies so it’s always a good idea to stay educated and informed.VirusesAs most of us are aware, because of the decentralized and possibly anonymous nature of cryptocurrencies, they are a great way to steal money without be tracked. Hackers around the world use crypto to fund their shady practices so they can rob people without fear of being caught and hauled off to prison. We discuss some of the most famous viruses, how crypto is involved, and our thoughts about this side of the industry.Only Terrorists use Bitcoin!We’ve all heard this argument. People that are against crypto, Bitcoin, and tech behind them, love saying that all people that use cryptocurrencies are doing so for illegal purposes. Not only is that GROSSLY incorrect, it also shines a terrible light on the industry and scares many people away from using digital currency.PrivacyIf you have spent any time learning about decentralized currencies and applications, you know that cryptocurrencies can provide amazing privacy and security of transactions. But, like most things, there is a good and bad side to that. Sure, it helps give power of data back to the people and out of the hands of large corporations, but it also provides criminals with a safe haven to do really shady things without be known. How do we deal with this, crypto nation?Hack to the futureAs the industry grows and matures into a legitimate financial market with tons of new projects, applications, and currencies, time will tell how we will respond to hackers and scammers in the space. Once place you can find safety from those nasty crypto scammers is right here at Decentralized Talk. We give unbiased, honest opinions about the space and will continue to be excited about the growth of the space.Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a minute of our crypto goodness every week. We love discussing crypto, interviewing amazing people in the space, and learning all along the way. Maybe we’ll talk about trading. Maybe we’ll give coin reviews. Maybe we’ll interview your favorite coins team. Maybe we’ll do none of those and bullshit for an hour. One thing is for sure: we’ll be here every week to help grow with the cryptoverse!Thank you so much to all of our listeners every week. We appreciate every one of you that tunes in to listen to our crazy opinions and incoherent ramblings about crypto. Thanks so much and please show us some love by liking and subscribing on whatever platform you listen to us on.Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 39: The Deep Dark Underworld of Crypto

This weekThis week, twitter influencer @d1rtydan, DeusExMachina, joins us for a great discussion about market manipulation in the crypto market. First, we want to think Dan for coming on the show and talking with us. We really enjoyed talking about this complicated market and the ways people are using price fluctuations to benefit themselves. Manipulation?Manipulation. ma·nip·u·la·tion. “To control or play upon by artful, unfair, or insidious means especially to one's own advantage”. Whether you want to believe it or not, manipulation is a part of any and every financial market. People are almost always looking out for number one and they will do what is possible to do so. In any sort of investment, it’s about getting the best possible return, and when you have a large amount of money to throw around, there are certain things you can take advantage of. Killer WhalesWhales. Beluga, sperm, humpback, blue, and narwhal. Whales are beautiful, majestic creatures, but what do they mean to financial markets? Okay, all jokes asides, whales, or large volume investors, have an undeniable effect on the crypto market. But, whales are just one form of market manipulation. Laundry dayThere’s wash trading, spoofing, pump and dump schemes, fake news, and so many other ways that people use to move the market to their own benefit. We discuss many of the ways people use to manipulate financial markets, and in particular, the cryptocurrency market. But does it REALLY matter?So, the real question is, does it matter? Well, that depends on your view on Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and the market as a whole. If you are a day trader and are dependent on the day to day price fluctuations, then manipulation is very important and can be used as a benefit. If you are a long-term investor, it may not affect your decisions. When you think of the cryptocurrency world 10 years from now, what happens today or this month, may not matter much.Opinions matter. Kinda.There are differences of opinions on the subject of market manipulations. Some believe there is no market manipulations. Some people believe there the market is being manipulated and it doesn’t matter. And some believe it’s a natural evolution of the market and will take regulation to curb the manipulation.Thhaaaaaaaaaaannk YooooooooooooouuuLuckily for you, our amazingly beautiful listeners; we speak whale. Much like Dory from Finding Nemo, we are fluent in whale and do our best to help you all learn a new language. Join us this week for a very interesting discussion on a very interesting topic. Again, we want to think Deusexmachina for joining us this week and a big thank you to all of our listeners. We are grateful for every one of you that tune is every week to learn a little more about this confusing new technology. We are still in the infant stages of blockchain and cryptocurrency and we are all doing what we can to learn about it. 2 hits. You hitting the subscribe button, and us hitting your ears.Make sure to subscribe on your streaming platform of choice so you catch our show every week. We have great interviews, discussions, coin reviews and more. Sure, we’re no experts and this is never investment advice, but we do our best to grow a crypto family and appreciate every one of our subscribers. Join us on social media and hit us up sometime!Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 38 - Market Manipulation

This week we have a special interview with the CEO of Internxt, Fran Villalba Segarra. They have a huge announcement that they wanted to drop on Decentralized Talk. Trust us, its yuuugggee. So, what is Internxt? Well, they are attempting to be a decentralized platform and for the time being, their focus is on making cloud storage more decentralized, more secure, and more affordable. Their two products currently are XCloud and XCore. Both products were recently pushed out in beta stage, and are an actual working product (something that is actually rare in the crypto space). XCloud is cloud storage platform, much like Google Drive, DropBox, or iCloud with a decentralized twist.But DTalk, that sounds like Sia or Storj! We know, that’s what you’re thinking. Okay, you may be saying “ugh, I’m hungry, but I feel bloated. What do I do?” Well, regardless of what you’re thinking, we will explain. Well, one thing that sets them apart from their competition is that XCloud is simply one aspect of Internxt. At its core, Internxt is an innovation platform. XCloud is a secure cloud that charges a monthly fee lower than any mainstream cloud storage services out today. XCloud takes the information uploaded to the cloud, encrypts it, breaks it up and duplicates it, to make sure that there is no loss of data incase one machine in the network goes down. Because of this “breaking and duplicating”, XCloud ensures users that their information remains anonymous and secure. But wait, there’s more! XCore takes the cloud storage idea even further by giving other’s ability to share storage for profit. XCore lets people take their left-over hard drive space and rent it out to user’s that need cloud storage space. Again, because it’s decentralized, it’s secure and encrypted. So, in theory, you can use your hard drive to rent out space, and use that profit to pay for cloud storage through XCloud for free. A few years ago, cloud storage was a hot word. Everyone was trying to integrate cloud storage into their business and how to make it cheaper, faster, and more efficient. Well, now we are in a new era for cloud storage. An era that takes out the middle man, keeps your information out of the hands of large corporations, and secures it all at the same time. Cloud storage and decentralization is a match made in Heaven. Internxt is on a bold mission to become one of the first movers in this new decentralized era. They are well on their way to having many successful products and their CEO Fran Villalba Segarra is showing that leadership and drive can help any business from make large changes in the world. Make sure to subscribe on any streaming platform you use to listen to podcasts. Throw us a like if you like learning the knowledge we are spittin’ out. The blockchain space needs are much people learning as we can get, so tune in every week and we will keep you in the know. Reach out to us on social media, or send us a comment on our website Decentralized Talk if you have a request for the show or a question. We always love hearing from our listeners!Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 37: Internxt CEO Fran Villalba Segarra

And then there were two… hosts…. this week.We want to take the time to talk about a few topics that are not solely in the crypto space. Brandon is on vacation so Dustin and Heston take on some of the hottest topics of the week. First up is Bitmain. Without a doubt, one of the most known and largest companies in crypto is in talks to start an IPO and take their company public. Bitmain excels in the mining industry and is expanding extremely quickly. This is happening, despite their revenue numbers going down for the year. Is this a good idea for Bitmain? Well, we give our opinions and thoughts of the subject. They sell miners, they sell hashing power, can they sell their shares? Or will this come back to bite them in the ass? One thing is for sure; its an example of the cryptoverse expanding.The hottest topic in investing and business for the month has gone to pot. Yeah, that’s right; pot stocks! Tilray has seen incredible growth in terms of their stock price and many are saying it’s the next big bubble set to burst. Others say they are buying stock in a new business wave that will explode in value in the next few years. With federal legalization looming, there will definitely be money there, but will it be Tilray? And what does Elon Musk have to do with pot? Trust us, there’s a connection there……And that connection is ride sharing technology. In some visions of the future, people see ride sharing as a huge industry just waiting to take off. One way all of these cars could communicate with each other is through fast, cheap decentralized digital currencies. IOTA is one that has been said will be perfect for ride shares and smart devices communicating with each other. In a future with technology that we cannot even fathom, its anybody’s best guess as to how ride sharing will play out.For our 3 on 3 segment this week (where we review 1 coin from below the 300 ranked market cap in under 3 minutes) we review Origin Trail and Bit New Chain. We know you’ve never heard of these coins. That’s the point. We take the time to research these low-market cap coins for you to introduce you to them. If they peak your interest, we give you the contact information to go learn more so you can continue to do your own research. As always, make sure to subscribe and like us on any streaming platform you listen on and drop us a line on social media or our website. We love hearing from our listeners and appreciate all of your love, comments, questions, and requests. As always, Stay Decent, Cryptos!Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 36: Pot Stocks and Crypto

Nothing is more loathed in the crypto space than the banking industry. It’s the reason why many people got into Bitcoin in the first place. Well, what is it about banks that many of us do not like? What do we like about banks? Well, we have a great discussion this week where we talk about both sides. We talk about where we see the banking industry in the future. Here’s a hint: We all see it doing different things. We don’t agree on how cryptocurrency will affect banking and the financial industry. Where do you stand? Do you think the banking industry will have to compete with crypto? Do you think they can work together? Do you think only one will survive? Let us know! Let the battle begin!For our coin focus this week, we take on the coin that’s on everybody’s mouth at the moment. Ripple. One of the most controversial coins in the whole cryptocurrency space is no small fry to review. Almost everyone knows basically what it is, but who knows how it works? We do our best to explain it in layman terms. What’s the difference between Ripple and XRP. With big news coming out recently about their upcoming XRapid program, there’s a lot to talk about. Again, we don’t see eye to eye on Ripple and XRP. We give you all the opportunity to make up your own mind. Many see Ripple as the “centralized” cryptocurrency. Many see it as one of the guaranteed successful cryptocurrencies. There are good arguments for both sides. Regardless of where you stand on the coin, there is no denying that it’s a huge player in the crypto game and you can’t ignore its huge presence.As always, our 3on3 fast break segment is where you can learn all about low market cap coins. There are some really interesting cryptocurrencies that are just beginning or have not been widely discovered. This is the time we take to quickly review this range of coins. This week we have Bob’s Repair, Cred, and Quantum Resistance.We appreciate everyone of our listeners. Thank you so much for tuning in every week to listen and learn about crypto with us. We are learning along with you all and are grateful to have you along with us!As always, make sure to subscribe on whatever podcast streaming service you choose. We are on a lot of them! Like and comment so we know how you feel. We love hearing from you all and will continue to listen to your requests and respond to your comments.Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 35: Everything you need to know about Ripple

This week we are covering a topic that every investor should know. Bad investing advice and techniques. Trust us, if anybody knows about terrible investing techniques, its us. We attempt to cover some of the most common investing techniques and strategies that will leave you rekt. Investing on credit, doing research, and getting your advice from non-reputable sources are all examples of things that can ruin your returns. We give you some personal stories and stories from people we have heard of that have made mistakes in investing. Use these stories and examples as a guide of what NOT to do. I know what your all wondering. “Will my shitcoin ever go back up? When will it moon?” Well, these are questions that should have been asked BEFORE investing. We don’t know what your specific altcoin will do, but we give some tips about what to do before you invest. This episode will not be completely depressing. We give some great advice in order to improve your chances of seeing some sort of gains when investing. Our coin focus this week is True USD. This stable coin is trying to compete with Tether to be a safe haven for your money while you trade or stand on the sidelines and wait. They use the Ethereum blockchain and a minting/burning protocol to guarantee the 1 to 1 level compared to USD. We give an in-depth review of the coin, the team, and what are thoughts on their future are. Our popular 3 on 3 segment continues this week with Cashberry coin, Arbitrage Coin, and Ice Rock Mining. For those of you that are new, our 3 on 3 fast break segment is where we each have one minute to review 1 coin each that is ranked 300 or below on CoinMarketCap. If you are interested in any of these coins, we give information about how to learn more.Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of our informative crypto podcast. Every week we cover topics popular in the crypto space, have exciting interviews, do in-depth coin reviews, and more. We appreciate every one of our listeners. If you ever have any questions, comments, or requests, feel free to contact us on social media or email us at info@decentralizedtalk.com. We love hearing from all of you and are happy to chat it up! Thanks so much for tuning in!Stay Decent, cryptos!Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 34: Bad Investing Advice

This week we take on the man, man! We are covering big business in the blockchain world. Some large companies are getting involved with cryptocurrencies, and some are simply investigating blockchain. We discuss the implications of large corporations getting into the decentralized space. Will it lead to a world with centralized blockchains? Will it moon? When Lambo? All these questions will be answered. Well, maybe. We try our best to stay on topic but the conversation inevitably goes off the rails. We cover supply chain with Apple, IBM, Walmart, and more. We even talk about Wu Tang! This episode may leave you confused. Don’t worry, we’re confused too. The future of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies may be in large corporations. Time will tell, and in this episode, we give you a glimpse into what we see as the future. Sticking with the big business theme, our coin focus this week is Quantum. A coin that has had a lot of hype in the past and combines the two most famous cryptocurrencies of our time. Take a little Bitcoin and a little Ethereum, mix it in a bowl, place it in the oven at 450 degrees for 35 minutes and there you have it! QTUM! We give a quick explanation about what it is, how it works and what we think it will accomplish in the future. This is definitely an interesting project to monitor. We go back to the 3on3 fast break segment this week. For those of our listeners that are new and don’t know what that is; we each have 3 minutes to review 1 coin from the 300 ranking or below in coin market cap. This week we review Hobo Nickels, IvyKoin, and Cashaa. We know, you’ve never heard of any of those coins. That’s the point! You get a quick glimpse of what these coins are and if they peak your interest, go learn more!Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode of our silly take on the crypto market, blockchain, and exciting tech. We interview some of the most interesting people in the space and love every minute of it.We appreciate every single one of our listeners. We read and respond to every comment, email, and tweet we receive. So, if you have something to tell us, please do! Thank you so much for tuning in. See you all next week.Stay Decent, Cryptos!Website: https://www.decentralizedtalk.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DTalkPodcast/Minds: https://www.minds.com/register?referrer=830503863839629328MusiCoin: https://musicoin.org/accept/MUSIC3551fd25ccfa9ad746ab58e3iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/decentralized-talk-28926137/Google Play Music:https://play.google.com/music/m/I55edv26jscjebnzfjhf5rr4bny?t=Decentralized_TalkSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/decentralizedtalkiTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/decentralized-talk/id1343422355?mt=2Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0AHZEyBuSJ2nVv431JKxvi?si=R_YozJQnQpCI4jOZClP5tg Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruVUSCPUK2i9eMlY4Bwt7A

Episode 33: Stickin' It To The Man

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