Nat Eliason: The Wild World of Crypto - [Making Markets, EP.38]

Nat Eliason: The Wild World of Crypto - [Making Markets, EP.38]

Author: Colossus | Investing & Business Podcasts July 19, 2024 Duration: 54:47
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My guest today is Nat Eliason, an internet creator and writer of the new book Crypto Confidential. Nat takes us on his wild journey in Crypto, where he made and lost millions, worked on exciting projects, and suffered through hacks and scams. We also talk about the Olympus project, how he’s built a career on being early and why he’s devoting the next phase to writing. Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Nat Eliason. 


For the full show notes, transcript, and links to the best content to learn more, check out the episode page HERE.

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Show Notes

(00:00:00) Welcome to Making Markets

(00:01:27) The Crypto Boom and Personal Journey

(00:05:28) Challenges and Setbacks in the Crypto World

(00:09:33) Risk Management and Financial Realizations

(00:12:33) The Olympus DAO Phenomenon

(00:23:51) Marketing and Community in Crypto

(00:26:36) The Rome Cult Movement

(00:27:11) Personal Note-Taking Journey

(00:27:49) The Rise of Rome

(00:30:59) Obsessive Interests and Career Challenges

(00:33:47) Writing and Career Reflections

(00:36:09) Exploring Fiction Writing

(00:44:11) The Dark Side of Crypto

(00:50:26) Current Crypto Market Insights

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Eric Golden hosts Making Markets, a podcast that digs into the often unseen mechanics and human behaviors driving how value is assigned and traded. Rather than just analyzing charts or headlines, conversations focus on the underlying architecture-the rules, relationships, and psychology-that defines how any marketplace functions. This approach means that one episode might dissect the familiar terrain of bonds or equities, while the next ventures into the specialized worlds of fine art, cryptocurrency, or even vineyard acquisitions. The common thread is a curiosity about the actual transactions and the people who facilitate them, providing a tangible sense of what occurs when assets change hands. By speaking with practitioners and experts each week, the show demystifies the complex systems that form the backbone of global commerce, offering listeners a clearer picture of economic forces at work. As part of the Colossus network of investing and business podcasts, Making Markets builds a comprehensive library of knowledge, turning abstract concepts into accessible narratives. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered about the real-world machinery operating behind the curtain of daily financial news.
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