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The Rollup

The Rollup

Where digital assets meet capital markets. Hosted by Robbie & Andy 646 Episodes Jul 25, 2026

The Rollup is a podcast where leaders in digital assets and finance converge, hosted by Robbie and Andy. It covers topics at the intersection of digital assets and capital markets, featuring interviews and discussions with industry experts. The show is broadcast live from the financial capital of the world, New York City.

Episodes

Cysic Founder: Why The Compute Market Is Getting Ready to Explode (Biggest In The World)
Cysic Founder: Why The Compute Market Is Getting Ready to Explode (Biggest In The World) Jul 25, 2026 00:25:03 Leo Fan breaks down why the real bottleneck in AI isn't model intelligence but a persistent GPU shortage driving up inference costs, even as open-source models from China close the gap. He also unpacks the financialization of compute and why some believe it could become one of the largest derivatives markets in the world.Leo Fan is the Founder of Cysic, a full-stack compute network turning GPU
Johann Kerbrat: Inside Robinhood's Crypto Strategy (Full Explanation)
Johann Kerbrat: Inside Robinhood's Crypto Strategy (Full Explanation) Jul 24, 2026 00:29:06 Johann Kerbrat breaks down Robinhood Chain's explosive first three weeks and explains the strategy behind bringing tokenized equities, DeFi, and stablecoin yield onchain. He also unpacks the Base vs. Robinhood Chain rivalry and Robinhood's broader vision to become a true financial super app.Johann Kerbrat is the General Manager of Crypto at Robinhood, leading the launch of Robinhood Chain
WisdomTree Digital Assets BD: Tokenization Is The Biggest Shift In Finance Happening Today (Full Thesis)
WisdomTree Digital Assets BD: Tokenization Is The Biggest Shift In Finance Happening Today (Full Thesis) Jul 22, 2026 00:28:08 Maredith Hannon breaks down why WisdomTree built its own end-to-end tokenization platform rather than relying on partners, and explains why she believes regulatory clarity from the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts will unleash a "tidal wave" of onchain asset growth. She also makes the case that privacy and identity are the next must-solve primitives for institutional adoption of tokenized assets.
Plume GC: CLARITY Act Deadline Is Fast Approaching (Full Update)
Plume GC: CLARITY Act Deadline Is Fast Approaching (Full Update) Jul 21, 2026 00:27:30 Salman Banaei breaks down the state of play in DC on the CLARITY Act, from the ethics fight holding up Democratic support to the DeFi and conflicts-of-interest provisions still being negotiated, and puts the odds of passage this cycle at 40-50%. He also explains why Title IV's bank provisions and the bill's token fundraising framework could be some of the biggest unlocks in digital assets
Andre Cronje: The Biggest DeFi Boom Is Yet To Come (Entire Thesis)
Andre Cronje: The Biggest DeFi Boom Is Yet To Come (Entire Thesis) Jul 18, 2026 00:57:14 Andre Cronje breaks down why he believes decentralization is dead as a design goal, and unpacks how Flying Tulip is rebuilding DeFi composability. He also explains the security-versus-UX tradeoffs behind circuit breakers, upgradable contracts, and Flying Tulip USD's delta-neutral staking design.Andre Cronje is the Founder of Flying Tulip and a veteran DeFi builder known for creating Yearn Fina
Alex Shevchenko: NEAR & ZEC Are Set To Explode (Huge Catalysts Coming)
Alex Shevchenko: NEAR & ZEC Are Set To Explode (Huge Catalysts Coming) Jul 15, 2026 00:52:08 Alex Shevchenko breaks down Confidential Intents, NEAR's new privacy layer that brings bank-level confidentiality to every DeFi primitive, and explains why a dollar that becomes payroll onchain tends to stay onchain. He also unpacks NEAR's "practical privacy" design and how it differs from Zcash and Tornado Cash. He also shares his personal bull case for Zcash and NEAR's own
Hyperdash Co-founder: Hyperliquid Bull Thesis for 2026 (Updated View)
Hyperdash Co-founder: Hyperliquid Bull Thesis for 2026 (Updated View) Jul 14, 2026 00:30:26 Hanson Birringer breaks down why Hyperliquid is the purest way to express the bull case on perps, tokenization, and stablecoins all at once, and unpacks the mechanics behind the Grayscale ETF and Hyper Holdings' push to bring institutional capital onchain. He also explains why Hyperliquid's revenue could grow exponentially as HIP-3 markets and USDC0 stablecoin flows scale.Hanson Birringer
Joseph Chalom: Ethereum Is Going On Offense (Full Thesis)
Joseph Chalom: Ethereum Is Going On Offense (Full Thesis) Jul 11, 2026 00:29:04 Joseph Chalom makes the case that Ethereum has the license to win and is finally going on offense to prove it, backed by ETH Labs, Ethereum Institutional, and dominant market share across stablecoins, tokenization, and DeFi. He argues ETH is the trust commodity behind trillions in future onchain asset flows, and that the risk-reward for holding it has never been better.Joseph Chalom is the CEO of
Coinbase Head Of AI: Agentic Finance Is The Biggest Opportunity In Fintech (Full Explanation)
Coinbase Head Of AI: Agentic Finance Is The Biggest Opportunity In Fintech (Full Explanation) Jul 10, 2026 00:24:54 Lincoln Murr breaks down why Coinbase is building toward a post-AGI economy where autonomous agents hold their own financial accounts and transact using digital assets rails. He also unpacks the geopolitics of AI regulation, from potential government stakes in frontier labs to the rise of cheaper Chinese models challenging U.S. dominance.Lincoln Murr is the Head of AI Product at Coinbase, leading
Curve Founder: The Next Massive Expansion Is Coming (New Thesis)
Curve Founder: The Next Massive Expansion Is Coming (New Thesis) Jul 9, 2026 00:32:36 Michael Egorov breaks down why FX markets are slowly but inevitably moving onchain, driven by real demand from crypto-native fintechs rather than a big institutional push. He also explains how Curve is evolving its concentrated liquidity design to support currency pairs beyond stablecoin-to-stablecoin swaps, and why dollars that enter the chain tend to stay there.Michael Egorov is the Founder and
Chronicle CEO: RWAs Will Lead The Next Bull Market (Biggest Wave Ever)
Chronicle CEO: RWAs Will Lead The Next Bull Market (Biggest Wave Ever) Jul 8, 2026 00:59:54 Niklas Kunkel breaks down the strange divergence between record institutional bullishness on digital assets and the apathy in digital asset-native circles. He also details Chronicle's path to becoming the leading oracle, the mechanics of an upcoming token, and why the next phase of tokenization is just beginning.Niklas Kunkel is the Founder and CEO of Chronicle Labs, the oracle infrastructure
Gracy Chen: Tokenized Equity Is The Next Biggest Trend In Digital Assets (What's Next)
Gracy Chen: Tokenized Equity Is The Next Biggest Trend In Digital Assets (What's Next) Jul 5, 2026 00:30:21 Gracy Chen breaks down how Bitget evolved into a universal platform offering tokenized stocks, ETFs, bonds, forex, and pre-IPO positions, shares the 10% vision she pitched to BlackRock CEO Rob Goldstein, and explains why stablecoin issuers and Solana's RWA positioning are the biggest winners of the tokenization wave. One of the most globally-minded CEO perspectives we've had on the show.Gr

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