Episodes

  • The Sei Episode!
    Feb 11 2025

    In this episode of Crypto Currents, hosts Brett Lindstrom and Jacq Vaca interview Chad Hugghins, Head of Community at the Sei Foundation.

    Chad discusses his journey in the crypto world, from early involvement in Friends with Benefits (FWB) to his current role at Sei. He explains Sei's unique features, including its twin turbo consensus mechanism and focus on speed and scalability.

    Chad shares insights on community building, the challenges of growing a blockchain ecosystem, and the importance of transparency in crypto projects. The conversation also touches on Chad's background in theater and how it relates to his work in the volatile crypto industry.

    The episode concludes with Chad's thoughts on government involvement in cryptocurrency and the potential pitfalls of state-backed Bitcoin reserves.

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    41 mins
  • The Memecoin Episode
    Jan 30 2025

    Hosts Brett Lindstrom and Jacq Vaca share their personal experiences with meme coins, including success stories and cautionary tales. Disclaimer: This episode is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing discussed constitutes financial advice.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Goodbye Gary - Emergency Episode
    Jan 21 2025

    This emergency episode of Crypto Currents, hosted by Brett Lindstrom and Jacq Vaca, celebrates the resignation of Gary Gensler as the head of the SEC. The hosts discuss Gensler's controversial tenure and its impact on the cryptocurrency industry. Good riddance.

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    31 mins
  • What is Fish & Chips?
    Jan 20 2025

    In this premiere episode of Crypto Currents, hosts Jacq Vaca and Brett Lindstrom, founders of Fish and Chips creative studio, introduce themselves and share their journeys into the world of cryptocurrency.

    Highlights include:

    Brett's first encounter with Bitcoin at a college party

    Jacq's introduction to crypto through the Silk Road

    Experiences with Ethereum and the DeFi boom

    How they met at Polygon

    The creation of Fish and Chips and their vision for the company

    Discussion of potential future podcast guests

    Teaser for the next episode focusing on memecoins

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    30 mins