When Shift Happens Podcast

• E107: Arthur Cheong: There's Never Been a Better Time To Get RICH in Crypto

  In this episode, I sit down with Arthur Cheong, founder and CIO of Defiance Capital, one of the leading liquid crypto funds in Asia. With his unique perspective on market cycles and investment strategy, Arthur shares invaluable insights about making it in crypto without relying on luck. __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&aff_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW ARTHUR CHEONG • Twitter: https://x.com/Arthur_0x • Website: https://defiance.capital/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:31 Please Subscribe 1:53 Our Valued Sponsors 2:33 Private Islands and Market Dreams 4:28 Stability vs. Risk in Crypto 7:03 What Defines a Top Firm? 8:00 Trezor Partnership 8:53 Outperforming Bitcoin 14:24 Why Beating Bitcoin Is Harder 16:11 Why Consensus Rarely Works 18:39 Measuring Crypto Fund Performance 24:01 Extreme Risk Tolerance 25:15 Staying Strong During Crypto Cycles 26:51 Value Propositions for Market Resilience 30:03 How to Survive Crypto Investing 30:24 Solana Long-Term? 33:10 Next Level for Solana? 34:57 Denominating Funds in Dollar 35:28 Views Ethereum and ETH 39:53 Why Solana Is Winning Over Ethereum 45:16 Bullish on BASE 47:30 Top Crypto Distribution Channels 49:39 Aerodrome: The Key to BASE’s Success 51:18 Layer One Portfolio Strategy in Crypto 52:52 Layer One Bets: SOL, NEAR, and SUI 54:54 The DeFi Bullish Bet 55:47 DeFi: Market vs Narrative 59:04 Why We Bet on HyperLiquid 1:07:02 Ethena: High Launch Valuation 1:10:44 Why Crypto AI is a Must Play 1:13:44 Playing the AI Narrative 1:15:14 AIXBT: Breaking Through in Crypto 1:17:20 Mental Flexibility Importance 1:18:31 Elon Musk's Trillion-Dollar Empire 1:21:09 What is GRASS? 1:23:54 Key Elements of Conviction Plays 1:28:24 Social Media vs. Building in Crypto 1:30:31 Political Influence on Crypto 1:34:40 Golden Age of Crypto 1:35:27 The Impossible Scenario: Crypto Wins 1:41:53 Crypto Cycles: Navigating the Golden Years 1:45:43 Bitcoin ETF 1:46:28 Breaking the 4-Year Cycle 1:48:16 Don’t Borrow Conviction 1:53:29 Filtering Signal from Noise 1:56:37 Prediction for the Next 6 Months

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• E106: Infinex Founder: Why Crypto Is BROKEN in 2025 (beware of this)

  In this episode, I sit down with Kain Warwick, co-founder and former CEO of Synthetix who's now building Infinex, the crypto everything app. After stepping away from Synthetix and overcoming his struggles with addiction, Kain shares raw insights about DeFi's broken incentives and his mission to fix crypto's biggest structural problems. This episode covers: • Traits of Successful Crypto Founders • Why Crypto's Market Structure is Broken • Celebrity Coins & Clout Chasing • Do NFTs Still Make Sense? • Fixing Crypto Market Incentives • Why Some Founders Quit • Is Freediving Worth the Risk? • Building Businesses Amid Addiction • Prediction for the Next 12 Months? & much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet: https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&aff_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW KAIN WARWICK • Twitter: https://x.com/kaiynne • Twitter: https://x.com/infinex_app • Website: https://infinex.xyz/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:31 Partnerships 2:31 Traveling With My Family 4:25 Taking DeFi to the Next Level 5:56 Who is Kain Warwick? 7:22 Stage One Success, Stage Two Realization 10:10 Trezor Partnership 11:03 Why Some Founders Quit 17:25 Traits of Successful Crypto Founders 23:22 Freediving: Passion and Discipline 29:03 Is Freediving Worth the Risk? 34:04 The Danger of Consensus Thinking 42:16 Tokens vs. Tokenless Protocols 47:24 Celebrity Coins & Clout Chasing 52:43 Why Crypto's Market Structure is Broken 1:03:49 Fixing Crypto Market Incentives 1:05:13 What is Infinex? 1:08:18 Lifelong Believers vs. Casual Investors 1:09:35 Do NFTs Still Make Sense? 1:12:35 The Pudgy Penguin Effect 1:14:10 Life Beyond Financial Milestones 1:15:45 Dealing with Drug Addiction 1:22:41 Building Businesses Amid Addiction 1:26:20 Happiness After Addiction 1:28:56 Happiness and Fulfillment 1:34:04 Prediction for the Next 12 Months? 1:39:03 Concluding Remarks

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• E105: How To Get Rich With Crypto AI And Content (Without Getting Lucky) - Kaito AI Founder

  In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto, AI, and the attention economy with Yu Hu, founder of Kaito AI, the revolutionary platform reshaping how information, influence, and capital are distributed. _________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet: https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_i... 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW YU HU • Twitter: https://x.com/Punk9277 • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuhu9277/ • Website: https://www.kaito.ai/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. 0:00 Trailer 1:45 Please Subscribe 2:07 Our Valued Sponsors 2:43 Who is Yu Hu? 4:01 Taking Kaito Public 5:20 The Mission Behind Kaito 8:18 Why Builders Choose CryptoPunks 10:26 NFTs 11:49 Mobility Is Everything in Crypto 12:18 Trezor 13:12 Mobility Is Everything in Crypto 17:18 Lessons Learned from Citadel 20:27 How Citadel Shaped Kaito AI 23:56 Trading Proves Reality 27:48 Traditional Finance VS Crypto 28:41 Why Most Traders Fail 31:39 AI Aha Moment 34:51 How Hedge Funds Use AI First 38:27 Why AI Is Killing Trading 42:15 Crypto Currencies Fascination 45:14 What is KaitoAI 46:31 Why Launch KaitoAI 47:14 What is InfoFi? 51:00 Learning to Unlearn 55:04 Having a Personal Brand 58:56 Entrepreneurs Can’t Ignore Personal Brand 1:01:56 Attention is the Currency 1:05:51 Creator Monetization Is Broken 1:10:53 Elon’s Strategy: More Content, Not Better 1:13:05 Incentivizing Quality Content 1:16:45 Web3 Turns Attention Into Currency 1:18:18 AIXBT & the Attention Economy 1:21:06 Will AI KOLs Replace Humans? 1:26:57 Why Tokenize a Business? 1:29:53 Fixing the Broken KOL Model 1:36:38 Key to a Successful Token Business 1:38:30 How Social Airdrops Change the Game 1:43:36 What is Mindshare? 1:47:42 What YAPS Really Represents 1:53:01 Why Social Scores Matter in Crypto 1:55:35 How the Kaito AI Algorithm Works 2:00:13 The Real Purpose of YAPS 2:01:04 Why YAPS Can’t Be Farmed 2:04:39 Why Kaito NFTs Are So Valuable 2:06:53 What is Proof of Attention? 2:10:43 What Kaito Learned From Hyperliquid 2:14:38 How Kaito AI Grew 110X 2:16:17 Stop Copying, Start Creating 2:18:46 Being a Solo Founder 2:23:03 Social Scores Beyond Crypto 2:26:17 Kaito’s Vision for the Future 2:28:01 The Exciting Future 2:29:11 Prediction for the Next 12 Months?

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• E104: Dragonfly Managing Partner: How to get Rich by mastering crypto investing (without getting lucky)

  In this episode, I sit down with Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, a global crypto-focused investment fund. From his fascinating journey as a professional poker player to becoming one of crypto's most respected investors, Haseeb shares deep insights about finding success in Web3, the art of venture investing, and how to build lasting influence in the space.' This episode covers: • Turning Crypto Into a Team Sport • The Weirdo Advantage in Crypto • Why Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness • Imposter Syndrome • How to Make It In Crypto • What New Investors Always Get Wrong • Outsider Advantage in Investing • From Rockstar to Outcast in Crypto & much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet: https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&aff_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW HASEEB & DRAGONFL • Twitter: https://x.com/hosseeb https://x.com/dragonfly_xyz FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:35 Partnerships 2:35 California’s Yin and Yang 4:28 Tech Giants and Psychedelics 8:46 Trezor Partnership 9:38 Psychology of Good Bets 15:50 Who is Haseeb Qureshi? 16:25 Turning Crypto Into a Team Sport 18:49 Mastering Unstructured Learning 23:04 The Weirdo Advantage in Crypto 27:15 Why Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness 34:32 Starting Over with $10K 38:54 Imposter Syndrome 40:19 Outsider Advantage in Investing 44:41 Donating Money and Effective Altruism 46:36 Corruption of Effective Altruism 51:59 Crypto World Fascination 53:35 Crypto is Inevitable 59:33 How to Make It In Crypto 1:00:15 Get More Technical 1:01:46 Start Writing & Talking in Public 1:05:14 What New Investors Always Get Wrong 1:06:28 Becoming a Crypto Native 1:09:00 Followers ≠ Influence 1:14:46 What is Dragonfly? 1:15:46 Joining Dragonfly 1:19:35 Missing Uniswap: A $200M Lesson 1:26:06 From Rockstar to Outcast in Crypto 1:29:28 Prediction for the next 12 Months

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• E103: Delphi Digital CEO: Life and Crypto Frameworks

  Anil Lulla is the co-founder and CEO of Delphi Digital, a research-driven firm dedicated to advancing the understanding and development of the growing digital asset market. From his journey leaving traditional finance to building one of crypto's most respected research firms, Anil shares deep insights about success, failure, and finding meaning in the chaos of Web3. This episode covers: - The Third Door Mindset - Crypto Rabbit Hole Awakening - Successful Crypto Founder Traits - 10 Life Frameworks for Success - Mastering Crypto Through Depth - Prediction for the Next 12 Months? & much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. https://trezor.io/ 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana. https://jup.ag/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible. https://sui.io/ 🤖 SwissBorg is Europe’s top trusted crypto app offering user-centric investment platforms and DeFi asset management with reliability and innovation. Sign up with this link and earn up to €100 : https://join.swissborg.com/r/kevinH6E7 ♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration. https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW ANIL & DELPHI DIGITAL • Twitter: https://x.com/anildelphi https://x.com/Delphi_Digital • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anillulla/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome. #Entrepreneurship #Crypto #news __________________________________ 0:00 Trailer 1:35 Partnerships 2:32 When “Shift” Happens 3:32 The Third Door Mindset 5:00 Supporting Dreams, Changing Lives 6:15 Crypto Rabbit Hole Awakening 7:50 Zero to One Mentality 11:29 Trezor Partnership 12:22 Zero to One Mentality 13:29 Who is Anil Lulla? 14:52 Missing the Internet Boom 18:35 Successful Crypto Founder Traits 22:14 Importance of Parental Support 23:11 Nothing Worse Than Wasted Potential 24:57 Playing the Social Media Game 28:42 10 Life Frameworks for Success 28:46 The Power of Belief 32:22 Resilience Through Crypto Crashes 37:46 Embrace Failure as Growth 40:26 Friendship and Fire: The Delphi Story 43:14 Alpha Feed: Dumb Idea to Success 47:24 Letting Go of Perfection 49:27 Be Bullish on Life 55:23 Longevity 1:01:17 The Power of a Full Calendar 1:03:56 Process of Disconnecting 1:04:58 Working in Different Time Zones 1:06:06 Fear of Being Average 1:08:08 Love for Crypto Chaos 1:10:31 Finding Peace in Crypto 1:11:43 Balancing Reflection and Ambition 1:14:16 Mastering Crypto Through Depth 1:16:27 Everyone Starts Somewhere 1:22:40 Find Your Tribe 1:24:50 Axie 1:26:40 Synthetix 1:27:49 Astroport and Mars 1:28:44 Non-Consensus Beliefs 1:31:37 Prediction for the Next 12 Months? 1:34:33 Concluding Remarks

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