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Chain Reaction
Chain Reaction
TechCrunch, Yashad Kulkarni, Maggie Stamets, Kell Keller, Jacquelyn Melinek

There are constantly new tokens, DeFi projects, NFTs collections and DAOs being launched – but how can you make sense of everything... more

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Episodes

Crypto VC space may be on the cusp of recovery (w/ David Pakman)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed David Pakman, managing partner and head of venture investments at CoinFund. Before CoinFund, David spent... more

07 Dec 2023 · 33 minutes
Optimism is optimistic for the future of Ethereum (w/ Jing Wang and Ryan Wyatt)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Optimism’s CEO and co-founder Jing Wang and chief growth officer Ryan Wyatt. Optimism is an... more

30 Nov 2023 · 37 minutes
Amid the OpenAI chaos, here's a refresher on Sam Altman's crypto project: Worldcoin

For this week’s episode, we're re-sharing Jacquelyn's conversation with Tiago Sada, head of product for Tools for Humanity and core... more

23 Nov 2023 · 20 minutes
Exclusive: Aave Companies rebrands to Avara and acquires crypto wallet (w/ Stani Kulechov)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Stani Kulechov, the founder of Avara, formerly known as Aave Companies. The company is... more

16 Nov 2023 · 24 minutes
Former SDNY prosecutor talks about what’s next for SBF post-trial (w/ Brendan Quigley)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Brendan Quigley, partner at Baker Botts law firm. Quigley is a former U.S. Marine,... more

09 Nov 2023 · 23 minutes
SBF testifies and closing arguments are made as his trial comes to an end (w/ Alex Wilhelm)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn is joined by TechCrunch+ Editor in Chief, Alex Wilhelm, to discuss the end of the... more

02 Nov 2023 · 23 minutes
SBF finally takes the stand at his trial (w/ Alex Wilhelm)

For this bonus episode of Chain Reaction, Jacquie is joined by TechCrunch+ Editor in Chief, Alex Wilhelm, go over the... more

28 Oct 2023 · 24 minutes
Former SDNY prosecutor shares what the internet is getting wrong for SBF’s trial (w/ Josh Naftalis)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Josh Naftalis, partner at law firm Pallas Partners. He’s a long time attorney who represents... more

24 Oct 2023 · 26 minutes
FTX collapse and SEC oversteps point to greater need for U.S. crypto regulation (w/ Katherine Dowling)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Katherine Dowling, the general counsel and chief compliance officer at Bitwise Asset Management. Bitwise... more

19 Oct 2023 · 30 minutes
The FTX co-founder and Alameda CEO didn’t hold back at SBF’s trial (w/ Alex Wilhelm)

This week, we have a bonus mini episode where Jacquelyn talks with TechCrunch+ editor-in-chief Alex Wilhelm to dive back into... more

13 Oct 2023 · 10 minutes
Using blockchain tech to scale businesses and social impact projects (w/ Grace Torrellas)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Grace Torrellas, Polygon Labs’ VP of product and zkEVM product lead and co-founder and... more

12 Oct 2023 · 16 minutes
SBF's trial has started, and here's what you missed (Chain Reaction x Equity Crossover)

For this week’s episode, Chain Reaction (and Jacquelyn) did a crossover episode with Alex Wilhelm, editor in chief of TechCrunch+... more

05 Oct 2023 · 34 minutes
Bonus Episode: Pudgy Penguins’ toys hit Walmart with hopes of expanding NFTs revenue and adoption (w/ Luca Netz)

This week, we have a bonus episode where Jacquelyn and TechCrunch+ Editor in Chief Alex Wilhelm interviewed Luca Netz, CEO... more

29 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
Are you a Worldcoin skeptic? This one’s for you (w/ Tiago Sada)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Tiago Sada, head of product for Tools for Humanity and core contributor to Worldcoin,... more

28 Sep 2023 · 19 minutes
Staying strategic during regulatory uncertainty (w/ Chris Lehane)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn did a live interview with Chris Lehane, chief strategy officer at Haun Ventures, at TechCrunch’s... more

21 Sep 2023 · 29 minutes
So you want more web3 enterprise adoption? ( w/ Google Cloud, Circle, Chainlink and Xangle panelists)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn is sharing a panel she moderated live at Avalanche House, while she was in Seoul,... more

14 Sep 2023 · 38 minutes
OG Bitcoiner on the blockchain’s evolution, investing and need for regulatory clarity (w/ Charlie Shrem)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Charlie Shrem, founder of the Bitcoin Foundation, general partner at Druid Ventures and host... more

07 Sep 2023 · 32 minutes
Americans may get a bitcoin spot ETF soon (w/ Craig Salm)

For this week’s news episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Craig Salm, chief legal officer at Grayscale Investments. Grayscale is a digital asset investment... more

31 Aug 2023 · 14 minutes
Blockstream is still betting on Bitcoin and mining it (w/Erik Svenson)

For this week’s episode, Jacquelyn interviewed Erik Svenson, co-founder, president and chief financial officer at Blockstream, a bitcoin and blockchain-focused... more

24 Aug 2023 · 21 minutes
A bitcoin spot ETF could open the floodgates for greater crypto demand (w/ Eric Balchunas)

For this week’s news episode, Jacquelyn talks with Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, alongside TechCrunch+ editor-in-chief Alex Wilhelm. Balchunas... more

17 Aug 2023 · 24 minutes
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A bitcoin spot ETF could open the floodgates for greater crypto demand (w/ Eric Balchunas)
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For this week’s news episode, Jacquelyn talks with Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, alongside TechCrunch+ editor-in-chief Alex Wilhelm. Balchunas is the... more