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Laura Shin Reflects on 500 Episodes of ‘Unchained’ - Ep.500

Unchained

Laura Shin

Business News, News, Tech News

4.61.3K Ratings

🗓️ 2 June 2023

⏱️ 79 minutes

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Summary

If a year in crypto is like a decade in other industries, then Laura Shin has seen a lot. To commemorate the 500th episode of “Unchained” (actually, there’s about 150 more under a different brand name), Laura hops on the other side of the microphone to field questions from Unchained Contributing Editor Zack Seward about standout moments dating back to 2018. From the early rise of Binance to a charged interview with Terra founder Do Kwon, Shin takes you behind the scenes for rare insights into her process, her favorite moments, and how key episodes have aged. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Castbox, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Highlighted episodes: Sept. 25, 2018: How Binance Became the Most Popular Crypto Exchange in 5 Months March 26, 2019: Vitalik Buterin on Whether or Not Ethereum Is ‘Blowing It’ April 8, 2022: Here’s Why USDN De-Pegged From the Dollar – And Why UST Might Too Dec. 23, 2022: Martin Shkreli Explains Why Sam Bankman-Fried Got Lucky With His Judge Aug. 3, 2021: Can a DeFi Smart Contract Be Regulated? Two CFTC Commissioners Discuss May 23, 2023: Ex-CFTC Commissioner Berkovitz Says ‘DeFi Should Be Regulated’ – But How? March 18, 2022: Punk6529 on the Significance of Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks Oct. 18, 2022: Do Kwon of Terra: ‘It Was Never Really About Money or Fame or Success’ July 31, 2018: Meltem Demirors and Jill Carlson on the Shitcoin Waterfall Aug. 10, 2021: Is ETH on Its Way to Becoming Ultra-Sound Money? Yes, Says Justin Drake Dec. 28, 2021: Why NFT OG Mitchell Chan Has Released Just One Project This Year Oct. 28, 2022: The Mango Markets Attacker on Whether His ‘Trade’ Was Ethical or Not Feb. 7, 2018: Xapo’s Wences Casares on How Bitcoin Makes a Fairer World Thank you to our sponsors! Crypto.com Copilot Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello and welcome to Unchained, your no-hyper-resource for all things crypto.

0:07.6

I am not in your host, Lourishin, author of Cryptopianc, I'm Zach Zouard, a longtime editor

0:12.2

in the space with Coindesque and a contributing editor at Unchained.

0:16.6

This is a special recording of Unchained to celebrate the 500th episode, and we're taking

0:20.8

a special look at some of the show's top moments.

0:25.4

This episode is from C.E. by Nike.

0:28.1

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0:32.8

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0:37.1

to help overcome anxiety.

0:39.5

Try something new as a family and celebrate even the little wins you achieve on the journey.

0:43.8

Create long-lasting memories that will take your kids from class to court and beyond.

0:49.4

Go to Nike.com, forward slash kids to get school ready.

0:53.9

This isn't just a commute to work.

0:56.2

This is a musical odyssey.

0:58.6

The drums, the harmonies, the sound of that guy eating crisps.

1:05.8

Time for Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.

1:08.1

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1:13.2

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1:14.8

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1:17.2

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1:18.8

Shop Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, now at argos.co.uk

1:23.5

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