The Breakdown

Mar 09 2025 1808 ep. 21 mins 1.2k
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A daily analysis of macroeconomics, bitcoin, geopolitics and big picture power shifts, hosted by Nathaniel Whittemore @nlw. The Breakdown is part of Blockworks.

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Will AI Vibe Coding Lead to Web3 Adoption?

Mar 09 2025 11 mins  
That's the argument in discussion today. Source: https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/03/06/mass-adoption-of-web3-through-the-self-writing-internet Sponsored by: Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For th

It's Actually Happening: The USA Gets a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Mar 08 2025 29 mins  
NLW and Scott Melker count down the five most important stories in crypto this week, including the profound news that the US is actually getting a strategic bitcoin reserve. NLW argues that the way they did the BSR actually solves many of the major concerns with it. Sponsored by: Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast.

A Preview of the White House Crypto Summit

Mar 07 2025 11 mins  
The big White House Crypto Summit happens on Friday March 7th in DC. NLW covers the scuttlebutt and chatter leading into the event. Sponsored by: Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-cust

No One Knows Anything About This Economy

Mar 06 2025 15 mins  
This is one of the most confusing times in market history. NLW explores the chaos and volatility which is ranging from crypto to macro and beyond. Sponsored by: Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the

A Bipartisan Crypto Voting Coalition Emerges

Mar 04 2025 12 mins  
Things might seem weird out there for crypto policy, but a bipartisan group is coming together to vote as a crypto block. NLW argues that beyond the hype and hoopla, things are moving in the right direction. Sponsored by: Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’

Trump's Strategic S#^@coin Reserve

Mar 03 2025 13 mins  
Not the Strategic Crypto Reserve we wanted, but the Strategic Crypto Reserve we deserve? For an administration that set out to be the best friend of crypto, it's been amazing to see how many are up in arms at their various crypto decisions. In today's episode, NLW wades through the aghast takes to try to provide some semblance of analysis around why XRP and ADA are being included i

Is the War on Crypto Actually Over?

Mar 02 2025 12 mins  
A reading and discussion inspired by: https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/02/26/the-u-s-war-on-crypto-isn-t-over https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/02/28/why-trump-s-potential-plan-to-make-crypto-gains-tax-free-could-be-a-bad-idea Sponsored by: Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecti

Bitcoin's Brutal Crash: The Five Most Important Stories in Crypto This Week

Mar 01 2025 27 mins  
NLW and Scott Melker discuss the most important stories in crypto, including the painful market reset, the response to the Bybit hack, and much more. Sponsored by: Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For

Security After the Bybit Hack with Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet

Feb 27 2025 21 mins  
The Bybit hack was the largest exchange hack in history. NLW is joined by Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet to break down what happened and what the implications are for crypto security. Sponsored by: Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures t

How AI Is Impacting Bitcoin Mining

Feb 25 2025 13 mins  
NLW does a check in on the state of Bitcoin mining. AI is having some interesting impacts that could shape how the industry evolves. Sponsored by: Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-