Inside The Creature from Jekyll Island: The Federal Blockchain — Are We Repeating History?

Are we witnessing the birth of a new financial system — or simply watching history repeat itself in digital form? In this episode of The Wirex Podcast, Lianna welcomes back artist, author, and provocateur Kane Mayfield to explore his latest sci-fi novel The Creature From Jekyll Island: Pepe Edition. Drawing inspiration from the infamous origins of the Federal Reserve, Kane reimagines the story for the blockchain age — where power, money, and myth collide once again. Together, they dive into the idea of a “Federal Blockchain” — a paradoxical fusion of decentralization and control — and ask whether blockchain technology is truly breaking the cycle of financial history or quietly reinforcing it. From secret meetings and modern-day power players to coders, regulators, AI, and governments, this conversation challenges how we think about transparency, monetary sovereignty, and the future of money itself. Is blockchain a tool for liberation, or just the next chapter in an old story? And if we’re standing at the dawn of a new monetary era, what warning signs should we be watching for? A thought-provoking episode for anyone questioning who really controls the financial system — and where we’re headed next. 🎧 Tune in and decide for yourself: are we living through our own Jekyll Island moment?