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“It’s a Big Club… And You’re Not In It” — Charles Hoskinson

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Charles Hoskinson joins Keith & Ben to expose the systems running our world—and why they’re failing. They dive into how blockchain technology could replace centralized control, restore trust, and reshape the way society operates.Subscribe to Charles on YouTube  @charleshoskinsoncrypto  🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Producer Opportunity: https://x.com/Memesandmkts/status/2025987304779575384?s=20Writer Opportunity: https://x.com/Memesandmkts/status/2026377566563475930?s=20Chapters00:00 Introduction to Charles Hoskinson05:50 The Broken Systems of Governance14:00 Defining Success in Governance20:06 Incentives and Political Accountability28:20 Opting Out of the Legacy System36:07 The Nature of Tyranny and Disintermediation42:44 The Future of Cryptocurrency and Governance50:48 The Price of Crypto and Market Dynamics55:53 The Inevitability of Systems01:01:28 Origins of Bitcoin and Its Evolution01:10:19 Building in Web3: Finding Talent and Community01:18:29 The Future of Crypto and the Clarity Act01:35:32 Prediction Markets: Opportunities and Challenges01:42:00 The Power of Sound Money in Argentina01:48:42 The Influence of Behavioral Training on UX01:55:20 eBay's Layoffs and Strategic Acquisitions02:00:38 Stripe's Potential Acquisition of PayPal02:06:53 AI Inequality: Microsoft's $50 Billion Pledge02:18:53 The Future of Robotics: China vs. the US02:24:44 The Changing Landscape of Home Ownership and Investment02:33:18 The Value of Scarcity in an Abundant World02:39:06 Cultural Phenomena and Celebrity Influence02:46:42 Learning and Knowledge Accessibility02:51:57 The Role of Time and Investment in Learning02:58:04 Foundational Knowledge in Crypto and Future GuestsDisclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Charles Hoskinson joins Keith & Ben to expose the systems running our world—and why they’re failing. They dive into how blockchain technology could replace centralized control, restore trust, and reshape the way society operates.Subscribe to Charles on YouTube  @charleshoskinsoncrypto  🔔 Click Subscribe + Bell Button 'All' to be notified when we go live Subscribe to our Substack: https://www.memesandmarkets.com/Memes & Markets Socials x: https://x.com/MemesandmktsTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/memesandmarketsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/memesandmkts/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSfFx3sQoG2bYAbIYUocN?si=-iGrWrvmTUSEZw7S06AS1gApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memes-and-markets/id1840280923Our socials Follow Keith on his main channel @theinneroperator Follow Keith on X: https://x.com/inneroperatorFollow Ben's Crypto channel @dontbuy_this Follow Ben's Podcast @BenLeavittShow Follow Ben on X: https://x.com/iambenleavittJoin the waitlist for our Gambling Monitoring App: https://nodice.app/NFT Waitlist: https://forms.gle/tnsHqCnSQMhFYD7D7Producer Opportunity: https://x.com/Memesandmkts/status/2025987304779575384?s=20Writer Opportunity: https://x.com/Memesandmkts/status/2026377566563475930?s=20Chapters00:00 Introduction to Charles Hoskinson05:50 The Broken Systems of Governance14:00 Defining Success in Governance20:06 Incentives and Political Accountability28:20 Opting Out of the Legacy System36:07 The Nature of Tyranny and Disintermediation42:44 The Future of Cryptocurrency and Governance50:48 The Price of Crypto and Market Dynamics55:53 The Inevitability of Systems01:01:28 Origins of Bitcoin and Its Evolution01:10:19 Building in Web3: Finding Talent and Community01:18:29 The Future of Crypto and the Clarity Act01:35:32 Prediction Markets: Opportunities and Challenges01:42:00 The Power of Sound Money in Argentina01:48:42 The Influence of Behavioral Training on UX01:55:20 eBay's Layoffs and Strategic Acquisitions02:00:38 Stripe's Potential Acquisition of PayPal02:06:53 AI Inequality: Microsoft's $50 Billion Pledge02:18:53 The Future of Robotics: China vs. the US02:24:44 The Changing Landscape of Home Ownership and Investment02:33:18 The Value of Scarcity in an Abundant World02:39:06 Cultural Phenomena and Celebrity Influence02:46:42 Learning and Knowledge Accessibility02:51:57 The Role of Time and Investment in Learning02:58:04 Foundational Knowledge in Crypto and Future GuestsDisclaimer This video is for education and entertainment only. We are not financial, legal, tax, or investment advisors. Nothing here is a recommendation or a solicitation to buy/sell any asset or strategy. Crypto and markets are risky—you can lose all your money. Do your own research and consult a qualified professional.We (and guests) may hold positions in assets discussed and may receive sponsorships/affiliate revenue from links—assume we do. Mention of any company, protocol, or product is not an endorsement. Information may be inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated as of recording. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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