The Crypto Mavericks

In this episode, we sit down with Doug Colkitt, a core contributor at FogoChain, to talk about the mission to create a high-performance chain built for traders, not against them. From real-time execution and MEV resistance to the evolution of intent-based architecture, Doug breaks down what makes FogoChain different—and why the future of liquidity might finally be onchain.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://www.fogo.io/ https://x.com/fogo https://x.com/0xdoug **THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode of The Crypto Mavericks, we sit down with the team from Oasis — the innovators building verifiable, trustless AI agents for the on-chain economy. We explore how Oasis is redefining AI and crypto security, creating a future where users can finally “don’t trust, verify” their AI interactions.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://oasis.net/https://x.com/markowifk**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we sit down with Ryan Singer, CEO of Vex.trade, a next-gen platform rethinking how digital assets are traded. Ryan shares his vision for building deeper liquidity, greater transparency, and more efficient markets in crypto. From the challenges of scaling exchanges to the opportunities in decentralized infrastructure, we explore how Vex.trade is positioning itself at the frontier of global trading.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://x.com/vex_trade https://x.com/Ryan_Singer  **THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode of the Crypto Mavericks, we sit down with Spencer Bogad from NFL ALL DAY to dive into their platform that’s revolutionizing the way fans collect and engage with NFL moments. We discuss their current product offerings, exciting upcoming features, and how they’re shaping the future of digital collectibles in sports. Whether you’re a die-hard NFL fan or a Web3 enthusiast, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://x.com/PackripMahoment www.NFLAllDay.com **THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2022 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we sit down with Psy Protocol to explore the future of blockchain consensus and scalability. We dive into the debate of Proof of Work versus Proof of Stake, why PoS has created validator oligarchies, and how modern PoW 2.0 can reclaim crypto’s original values. Carter shares his journey from building billion-dollar PoS infrastructure to becoming a PoW maxi, and explains how Psy is using zero-knowledge proofs to break the blockchain trilemma by scaling without sacrificing decentralization or security. We also discuss why real on-chain commerce, like an “on-chain eBay,” doesn’t exist yet and how Psy’s approach could finally make it possible. Whether you’re new to crypto or deep into the tech, this conversation offers a clear look at consensus, zero-knowledge proofs, and the bold vision Psy has for the future of decentralized infrastructure.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:psy.xyzhttps://x.com/cmpeq**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we dive into Weilliptic, a new project at the intersection of AI and blockchain. We discuss what makes Weilliptic unique, the vision behind its public alpha, and how decentralized AI could reshape the way people interact with technology. The conversation also touches on the current state of the crypto market, regulation, the role of institutions, and the broader disruptive potential of AI in the years ahead.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://weilliptic.ai/https://x.com/weilliptic**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we chat with Martin de Rijke, Head of Growth at Maple Finance, about the rapid rise of institutional participation in on-chain finance. We cover how shifting regulations, growing interest from major players, and innovative yield products are reshaping the lending and borrowing landscape — and what it all means for the future of crypto.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://maple.finance/ **THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we talk with Telcoin Bank about becoming the first regulated crypto bank in the U.S. We dive into how they’re blending traditional banking with blockchain, using stablecoins and DeFi to serve small businesses, and what the new GENIUS Act means for the future of finance.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://www.telco.in/enhttps://x.com/PatrickGerhart **THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we explore the future of fan engagement with Wes Levitt, Head of Strategy at Theta Labs. Wes shares how Theta is using custom AI mascots to transform how fans connect with their favorite sports teams. From the Vegas Golden Knights and New Jersey Devils to top esports teams like Cloud 9 and FlyQuest, these AI-driven mascots deliver real-time stats, ticket updates, and interactive experiences tailored to each fan.We dive into why sports fans are ideal early adopters of AI—and how Theta’s tech enhances the emotional core of sports rather than replacing it. If you're curious about the convergence of AI, sports, and Web3, this episode is a must-watch.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://thetatoken.org/https://x.com/Theta_Network**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode, we sit down with Zac Townsend, co-founder of Meanwhile, the first and only life insurance company denominated in Bitcoin. Zac shares the vision behind Meanwhile, explaining how they are reimagining long-term financial planning in a world increasingly shaped by digital assets. We explore how Bitcoin’s unique properties make it a compelling foundation for a new kind of life insurance product, designed to preserve and grow value over time. Zac also shares his broader thoughts on Bitcoin as pristine collateral, its role in the evolving financial system, and why more institutions are beginning to treat it as a core asset. This episode dives into the future of crypto-native financial products—and why Bitcoin is at the center of it all.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://meanwhile.bm/https://www.linkedin.com/in/zactownsend/**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we sit down with Christopher Jensen, Director of Digital Asset Research at $1.5T asset manager Franklin Templeton, to explore how institutions are navigating the next phase of crypto adoption.From tokenized treasuries to crypto-rail investing products, Christopher shares insights on how traditional finance is embracing blockchain infrastructure and what the path forward looks like for tokenization. We also dive into market structure, Bitcoin as a macro asset, and how legacy finance is preparing to go on-chain.Whether you're curious about tokenized yield, real-world assets, or the mindset shift happening on Wall Street, this conversation delivers a clear view of where TradFi meets DeFi—and what’s coming next.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://x.com/FTDA_UShttps://x.com/FTI_Global**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we chat with Bay about the evolution of Decentraland, one of the most recognized virtual worlds in web3. We explore how the platform has grown through immersive events like the Metaverse Music Festival and Art Week, and dive into their latest initiative, Career Quest—a virtual job fair aiming to connect users with real opportunities in web3. We also discuss what sets Decentraland apart from other metaverse platforms, how brands are engaging with virtual worlds, and why the “metaverse is dead” narrative doesn’t reflect the bigger picture. From digital identity and avatar culture to the future of virtual jobs and creative expression, we unpack the broader vision of where the metaverse is headed next—and why it’s still early days for this space.Check out Career Quest here!  https://decentraland.org/careerquest?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=cryptomavericks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=careerquest Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://x.com/decentraland https://decentraland.org/careerquest?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=cryptomavericks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=careerquest **THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

On this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we sit down with Gavin Birch to explore the future of privacy in Web3. We dive into what makes Namada unique, how it’s enabling cross-chain privacy, and why decentralized governance and privacy still matter. A must-listen for anyone interested in the next evolution of crypto infrastructure.NFT Nation:www.SmartNFTInvesting.comSocial Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://namada.net/https://x.com/Ether_Gavin **THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode, we sit down with VP of Growth from Psalion Alec Beckman, to discuss why stablecoins are currently offering some of the best yielding opportunities in the crypto space. Tune in to learn more about how you can leverage stablecoins for passive income without having to be a DeFi expert. We also take a sneak peek at what’s the next hottest trends in crypto and why the Base ecosystem is popping off!To join Brian and Joe's private community: https://www.thecryptomavericks.com/jo...Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://x.com/alecbeckman_AB https://x.com/PsalionVC  **THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

Join us as we dive into the genius behind Superform Labs w/ co-founder Vikram Arun, exploring how their groundbreaking innovations are unlocking the future of decentralized finance for the average person. Discover the tools and strategies that are shaping the next generation of DeFi and providing stunning yields!NFT Nation:www.SmartNFTInvesting.comSocial Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCryptoMavs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheCryptoMavericks TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TheCryptoMavericks Guest Links:https://x.com/vik_runa https://www.superform.xyz/ https://x.com/superformxyz  **THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

In this episode, we dive into the exciting world of NBA Top Shot, the collectible NFT platform powered by Dapper Labs, with lead producer Matthew Schorr. We explore how Ai will impact TopShot and the surging popularity of the WNBA. Matt shares insight on how collecting has changed within NBATopShot and how they are evolving with the times. NFT Nation:www.SmartNFTInvesting.comSocial Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericksTwitter:https://x.com/TheCryptoMavsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecryptomavericksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecryptomavericks  Guest Links:https://nbatopshot.com/ https://x.com/FastBreakGames https://x.com/vinylsneverdie https://discord.com/invite/nbatopshot https://www.instagram.com/nbatopshot  **THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2022 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

On this episode of Crypto Mavericks, we dive into Marinade Finance, the top liquid staking protocol on Solana. From mSOL-powered DeFi to non-custodial native staking, Marinade is reshaping how users earn yield while supporting decentralization. We explore their validator strategy, DAO governance, and why they’re becoming a key player in Solana’s staking ecosystem.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericksTwitter:https://x.com/TheCryptoMavsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalk_nft/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalknft Find Marinade below at:https://marinade.finance/https://x.com/hadleystern**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**Boardwalk Flock, LLC | All Rights Reserved▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

On this episode of the Crypto Mavericks podcast, we sit down with the co-founder / CEO from Pinata, the leading platform for crypto file storage. We dive into why decentralized storage alone doesn’t solve the real problem, how Pinata is building trust into data through wallet-based verification, and why that matters in a world full of AI-generated fraud. From NFTs to smart contracts to the future of file provenance, this conversation breaks down how Pinata is securing the future of digital content.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericksTwitter:https://x.com/TheCryptoMavsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalk_nft/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalknft Find Pinata below at:https://x.com/pinatacloudhttps://x.com/KyleTut**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**Boardwalk Flock, LLC | All Rights Reserved**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

On this episode of The Crypto Mavericks, we had an engaging conversation with Rennick Palley, the founder of Stratos and an influential voice in the world of crypto investing. Rennick shared his bold vision for allocating public funds into digital assets, discussing why he believes crypto is the ultimate hedge against inflation and how state-level and federal initiatives like the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve are reshaping the landscape. We also dove into his market outlook for Bitcoin, the evolving role of memecoins like Fartcoin and WIF, and how to spot early-stage gems in a crowded crypto market. Rennick offered insights on the intersection of AI and crypto and why he’s bullish on digital assets as a transformative force for finance and beyond.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericksTwitter:https://x.com/TheCryptoMavsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalk_nft/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalknft Find Stratos below at:stratos.xyzhttps://x.com/RennickPalley**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**Boardwalk Flock, LLC | All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com

On this episode of the Crypto Mavericks podcast, I spoke with Ben Nadareski, CEO and Co-Founder of Solstice Labs, to talk about how he went from nuclear physicist to building one of the most innovative DeFi platforms on Solana. We discussed Solstice’s mission to make institutional-grade yield strategies accessible to everyone, how their YieldVault and stablecoin USX work, and why Solana was the right blockchain for their vision. Ben also shared insights on risk management, regulatory compliance, and how Solstice is bridging the gap between Wall Street and DeFi in a transparent and sustainable way.Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCryptoMavericksTwitter:https://x.com/TheCryptoMavsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalk_nft/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalknft Find Solstice below at:https://x.com/ben_solsticehttps://solsticelabs.io/**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**Boardwalk Flock, LLC | All Rights Reserved**THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVICE**© Copyright 2025 Boardwalk Flock, LLC All Rights Reserved ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Podcast Music:Vinyl Moonlight by Pop VillainsLicense #4470913Licensed from PremiumBeat.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬