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In this conversation, Jin sits with Miden co-founder Azeem Khan to explore the deep parallels between crypto, hip hop, and countercultural movements. From surviving the Boston Bombing to interviewing rap legends like 50 Cent, Azeem unpacks how journaling, spiritual discipline, and pattern recognition shaped his worldview as well as his edge in crypto. This is a masterclass in voice, rebellion, and intellectual honesty, with reflections on why crypto is being co-opted by the same institutions it was meant to disrupt, and how to remain grounded while everyone else is chasing the next hype cycle.Follow Azeem: https://x.com/azeemk_Follow Miden: https://x.com/0xMidenFollow Jin: https://x.com/xkonjin00:00 - Cold Open00:53 - Intro02:54 - Writing Style & Productivity06:50 - Finding Your Authentic Self09:55 - Pattern Matching Across Mediums17:36 - Resistance Against Power Laws21:42 - The Prophetic Timeline26:24 - Azeem's Background29:49 - Hustling at an Early Age35:40 - Short-Term Value Extraction52:39 - Keeping Grounded58:16 - Navigating Fame in Crypto1:10:01 - The Importance of Staying Hungry1:28:16 - Going Against the Grain1:31:12 - True Value Extraction1:45:09 - Crypto: The Greatest Game on Earth1:50:55 - High Risk, High Reward2:02:23 - Catering to Your Vision2:17:00 - Deep Dive into Azeem’s Mental2:26:06 - Significance of Privacy---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Money Meets Machine IntelligenceHost Jin (@xkonjin) interviews builders, investors, and growth operators working where artificial intelligence meets capital markets. Each conversation delivers practical tactics you can apply straight away, minus the hype.What you’ll hear:Applied AI for products and marketing,Trading edges and risk management,Creator monetisation and digital culture,Macro shifts and startup funding stories.New episodes WEEKLY, plus rapid “market pulse” clips when major moves break.Subscribe for the signal, stay ahead of the curve.Business / Guest Inquiries: [email protected] us on X: (https://x.com/tickernomicstv)

In this conversation, Jin sits with co-founders Fabrizio of Legion and Filip of Cookie to unveil their groundbreaking collaboration that tackles two of crypto's biggest problems: low-quality engagement farming and unequal access to capital.Discover Attention Capital Markets (ACM), a revolutionary new system designed to merge the worlds of social influence and financial investment. Filip and Fabrizio explain how this model will filter out the noise and reward individuals who not only create content but also prove their conviction by investing their own capital.Follow Fab: https://x.com/D0itdifferentFollow Legion: https://x.com/legiondotccFollow Filip: https://x.com/fwielanierFollow Cookie DAO: https://x.com/cookiedotfun00:00 - Cold Open02:15 - Filip Intro03:12 - Fab Intro04:06 - Eradicating Engagement Slop07:27 - Locating Necessary Capital10:21 - What Cookie3 x Legion Solves18:55 - Avoiding System Exploits20:49 - Campaign Timeline23:42 - Cross-Platform Adoption25:55 - Innovative Outreach Model34:53 - Reshaping the Community37:36 - What's the Signal?39:58 - Pump ICO: Bullish or Bearish41:27 - Gateways into Crypto44:54 - Wrap-Up---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Money Meets Machine IntelligenceHost Jin (@xkonjin) interviews builders, investors, and growth operators working where artificial intelligence meets capital markets. Each conversation delivers practical tactics you can apply straight away, minus the hype.What you’ll hear:Applied AI for products and marketing,Trading edges and risk management,Creator monetisation and digital culture,Macro shifts and startup funding stories.New episodes WEEKLY, plus rapid “market pulse” clips when major moves break.Subscribe for the signal, stay ahead of the curve.Business / Guest Inquiries: [email protected] us on X: (https://x.com/tickernomicstv)

In this conversation, Jin is joined by Marco Manoppo to unpack the unwritten playbook for succeeding in crypto. Drawing from his experience navigating multiple market cycles, from the 2017 ICO boom to the desolate 2019 bear market, Marco shares the hard-won lessons that separate the survivors from the tourists. This is a masterclass in how to find your edge, why you need to "show your cooking" with public proof of work, and why humility is the most valuable asset you can have.00:00 - Intro01:51 - Marco's Background05:48 - Finding Edge in VC08:15 - Return to Bitcoin11:29 - Human-Centric Investing13:48 - Selling the Vision18:31 - Marco's Head-First Career Risk20:50 - Crypto's Narrative Shift29:15 - Founder Culture Fit32:36 - Humility Shows Potential35:02 - Breaking Into the Crypto Meritocracy41:29 - Belief Systems, AI, and the Permissionless Hedge

In this conversation, Jin sits with Sam Yap, Founder of the pioneering crypto PR firm YAP Global, to unpack the art of storytelling in the digital age. They explore what makes a narrative powerful, from the British Royal Family's PR machine to the principles that build trust and credibility in the Wild West of Web3. This is a masterclass in why controlling your narrative is the most valuable asset a founder can have, and how authentic communication is the ultimate tool for building a lasting brand.Follow Samantha: x.com/samanthawyapFollow Jin: x.com/xkonjin00:00 - Intro01:03 - Lunch with the FT03:40 - Sam Introduction04:35 - Sam as a Journalist12:04 - PR Lessons in Crypto18:35 - The Yapification of Company Stories24:53 - TOKEN2049 Dubai29:05 - Bitcoin is More than an Asset34:47 - Share of Voice Reincarnated36:11 - Escaping the Echo Chamber41:34 - Building Team Culture44:52 - Lose Your Ego52:54 - The Implementation of PR56:45 - The 7 News Values---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Money Meets Machine IntelligenceHost Jin (@xkonjin) interviews builders, investors, and growth operators working where artificial intelligence meets capital markets. Each conversation delivers practical tactics you can apply straight away, minus the hype.What you’ll hear:Applied AI for products and marketing,Trading edges and risk management,Creator monetisation and digital culture,Macro shifts and startup funding stories.New episodes WEEKLY, plus rapid “market pulse” clips when major moves break.Subscribe for the signal, stay ahead of the curve.Business / Guest Inquiries: [email protected] us on X: https://x.com/tickernomicstv

In this conversation, Ajit Tripathi (Chain Yoda) unpacks the spiritual nature of crypto markets, the pump, and the human behavior that drives it all. From his early days as a "blockchain guy" at PwC to understanding the "pump-amentals" of token success, this is a masterclass in seeing crypto for what it really is. Follow Chain Yoda: https://x.com/chainyoda Follow Jin: https://x.com/xkonjin00:00 - Intro00:54 - Chain Yoda02:48 - The Pump05:44 - Amway & Cult Logic12:01 - Growing Up Academic13:09 - Left-Curve Thinking16:18 - The Gospel of The Pump19:32 - Environment Shapes You26:06 - DYOR: Take the Middle Path29:44 - The End of Globalization?35:53 - Cults Outperform the Tech40:51 - Neurodiversity in Crypto44:10 - Why Do You Love Crypto?50:06 - VC-Fueled Dreams55:37 - True Crypto Use Cases59:58 - Over-Financialization01:05:21 - Advice to Young Devs01:09:17 - Coordination & Law01:15:39 - Regulation Scales Markets01:17:40 - Stablecoins01:22:01 - Is Dubai the NEW American Dream?01:27:48 - Lightning Round

Jin sits with Mista of Initia at ETH Denver to reveal insights on why genuine community curation, building relationships, and cultivating strong vibes often matter more than easily gamed metrics, and how focusing on deep user engagement can be more valuable than chasing vanity numbers.Follow Mista: https://x.com/0xMistaFollow Jin: https://x.com/xkonjin00:00 - Intro01:03 - Mista Introduction02:10 - In-Person vs. Virtual Meetings05:25 - Mista’s Journey09:19 - Bringing Value to Projects14:38 - How Mista Built Belief in Initia21:24 - Vibes Over Product27:43 - Top-Down Community Building33:05 - Useful Metrics in Crypto38:04 - Jin’s Surprise

Jin sits down with Bhaji Illuminati of Centrifuge at ETH Denver to unpack her unique path to leadership and how she plans to steer Centrifuge through the Real-World Asset revolution with an outcome-focused, community-driven approach.Follow Bhaji: https://x.com/itsbhajiFollow Jin: https://x.com/xkonjin00:00:00 - Intro01:16 - Bhaji Introduction03:48 - Bhaji’s Journey to CEO11:10 - CEO Nuances12:24 - Outcome-Focused Culture16:07 - From Non-Technical to CEO19:05 - User-First Narrative22:22 - Centrifuge RWA Summit24:28 - Community and Alliances26:58 - Bhaji’s Background29:04 - Jin’s Surprise

Jin and Charlie of Nillion sit down for an unfiltered conversation where they unpack their first encounters with blockchain, what early DeFi and NFT madness taught them, how real builders separate from the noise, and why authenticity beats credentials every time.Follow Charlie: https://x.com/JaambuttiesFollow Jin: https://x.com/xkonjin00:00 - Intro02:42 - Introduction04:30 - First Taste of Crypto10:17 - The Challenges of Onboarding16:10 - Approaching New Projects29:20 - Nillion’s Underdog Story34:01 - Crypto Counter Culture39:37 - “This” or “That”42:31 - First Memecoin Purchase44:42 - Tips on Getting Started56:55 - Community Engagement1:00:26 - Nillion TukTuk Network1:10:57 - Most Anticipated Project1:12:18 - Guilty Pleasure Coin1:13:38 - Crypto Pet Peeve1:21:21 - Why Do You Love Crypto?