Rewind & reflect: The big ideas shaping blockchain

What’s the real story behind blockchain? Hosts Nathan and Gareth take a look back at 21 episodes of The Clear Crypto Podcast, diving into the big ideas—trust, ownership, and transparency—that make blockchain more than just tech. From Bitcoin’s rebellion against centralized power to Ethereum’s world computer, they unpack key moments with guests like Eli Ben-Sasson and Chad West, exploring how crypto redefines money, data, and power. No hype, just clear insights for newbies and OGs alike. Tune in to see where blockchain’s heading next.[00:00] Welcome to the integrity fan club[02:00] Incentivized integrity and trustless systems[05:00] Money as record keeping and decentralization[09:00] The brilliance of the 21 million hard cap[14:00] Ethereum and the rise of the world computer[17:00] Self custody and true ownership of assets[20:00] Digital life and peer-to-peer communication[23:00] Algorithms and control in social media[25:00] Consensus scalability and zero-knowledge proofs[28:00] Blockchain beyond the hype[32:00] Rethinking trust ownership and radical transparencyFollow Cointelegraph on X @Cointelegraph.Follow StarkWare on X @StarkWareLtd Check out Cointelegraph at cointelegraph.com.Check out StarkWare at https://starkware.co/ If you like what you heard, rate us and leave a review!The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.