Laura Shin

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Chains Lose Their Claim as Truly General-Purpose Tools
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Chains Lose Their Claim as Truly General-Purpose Tools

"This is the year when we stop talking about chains as being truly general purpose." @MikeIppolito_ https://t.co/rV1yQXFQna

By Laura Shin
Technical Roadmap Is Solana's Top Priority, Says Tushar
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Technical Roadmap Is Solana's Top Priority, Says Tushar

"The technical roadmap is the #1 thing we need to think about with regards to Solana" - Tushar from Multicoin https://t.co/CJcMhLr945

By Laura Shin
Ethereum Thrives as Old Guard Fades, New Generation Rises
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Ethereum Thrives as Old Guard Fades, New Generation Rises

" Etheruem is in such a strong place. I'm greateful for Ethereum leadership The old guard is being nuked A new generation is emerging" @NamikMuduroglu https://t.co/rV1yQXFQna

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Rebounds, Briefly Tops $66,000 During Trump Speech
BlogFeb 25, 2026

Bitcoin Rebounds, Briefly Tops $66,000 During Trump Speech

Bitcoin surged above $66,000 during President Trump’s State of the Union address, rebounding from a $64,000 level after a week‑long dip to $62,803. At 5:45 am ET the cryptocurrency traded around $65,403, while Ether hovered near $1,913. The rally coincided with Trump’s...

By Laura Shin
SEC Exemption Boosts Confidence, Not Immediate Prices
SocialFeb 24, 2026

SEC Exemption Boosts Confidence, Not Immediate Prices

"The SEC innovation exemption may not translate into higher prices in the short term. But it gives investors CONFIDENCE. It says the industry is here for the long-term." https://t.co/FZZs6V5xGq

By Laura Shin
Market Makers' Confidentiality Duty Under Scrutiny in Terra-Jane Lawsuit
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Market Makers' Confidentiality Duty Under Scrutiny in Terra-Jane Lawsuit

"What's interesting about the Terra-Jane Street lawsuit: How much duty do market makers have to the platforms they work with to keep information confidential?" https://t.co/FZZs6V5xGq

By Laura Shin
Robinhood Chain Embeds Tokenized Assets N
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Robinhood Chain Embeds Tokenized Assets N

"By making tokenized assets a native part of the chain, devs will make it native part of the applications on the Robinhood Chain" https://t.co/JXKHxOQebE

By Laura Shin
Simplifying Access to Tokenized Stocks for Everyone
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Simplifying Access to Tokenized Stocks for Everyone

"We are making it easy for people to get access to tokenized stocks, so people can build with it." https://t.co/FZZs6V5xGq

By Laura Shin
Testnets Essential for Identifying Legal Risks, Says Robinhood Counsel
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Testnets Essential for Identifying Legal Risks, Says Robinhood Counsel

"From a legal perspective is very helpful to have a testnet, so we can understand what the risks are and what we need to mitigate. " Robinhood Crypto's Deputy General Counsel Coy Garrison https://t.co/JXKHxOQebE

By Laura Shin
Robinhood's Crypto Strategy, Terra Lawsuit, SEC Innovation Exemption
SocialFeb 24, 2026

Robinhood's Crypto Strategy, Terra Lawsuit, SEC Innovation Exemption

UP NEXT, DEX in the City @kkirkbos and Jessi Brooks sit down with Coy Garrison and Seong Seog Lee to unpack Robinhood’s crypto approach, followed by Terra litigation and the SEC’s innovation exemption. 🔍 Come join us! https://t.co/JXKHxOQebE

By Laura Shin
Crypto Rises as Institutional Trust Collapses, Grifters Aside
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Crypto Rises as Institutional Trust Collapses, Grifters Aside

"When trust in institutions breaks down, that's where crypto comes into play, that's the thesis... despite all the grifters." @perkinscr97 https://t.co/HQdpsQuAEM

By Laura Shin
Liquidity Shift Could Spark Next Market Surge
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Liquidity Shift Could Spark Next Market Surge

"We are about to go through March Madness. What can lead to the next leg up is a change in the liquidity picture." https://t.co/HQdpsQv8uk

By Laura Shin
Markets Hitting Bottom, Recovery on the Horizon
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Markets Hitting Bottom, Recovery on the Horizon

"I think we are bottoming. We are gonna move past it, not sure when, but we are getting there." @perkinscr97 https://t.co/HQdpsQuAEM

By Laura Shin
DATs Buying Locked Foundation Tokens Sparks Outrage
SocialFeb 23, 2026

DATs Buying Locked Foundation Tokens Sparks Outrage

"What's most outrageous about DATs was when they started buying locked tokens from foundations." https://t.co/HQdpsQuAEM

By Laura Shin
Admitting My Role in Sparking DAT Mania
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Admitting My Role in Sparking DAT Mania

"I might have contributed to the DAT mania." @malekanoms says he was naive 😅 https://t.co/JNdNP1mbYs

By Laura Shin
Potential Local Market Bottom Emerging Now
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Potential Local Market Bottom Emerging Now

"There could be a local bottom just now" - @ramahluwalia on Bits + Bips https://t.co/SDHMzBH8aD

By Laura Shin
Seeing Value in DATs Could Stop Death Spiral
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Seeing Value in DATs Could Stop Death Spiral

"When people like ME see value in DATs, that's when the death spiral could stop..." - @ramahluwalia https://t.co/JNdNP1mbYs

By Laura Shin
Eastworld Labs: Accelerating AI Agents and Human Interaction
SocialFeb 23, 2026

Eastworld Labs: Accelerating AI Agents and Human Interaction

The next frontier for AI Agents? In this Unchained episode, Jansen Teng joins me to break down: 🧏♂️ What Virtuals’ new AI accelerator Eastworld Labs is 💡 How Eastworld Labs fits into Virtuals’ story 🚀 How the accelerator benefits $VIRTUAL...

By Laura Shin
SEC Quietly Eases Capital Rules for Stablecoins
BlogFeb 23, 2026

SEC Quietly Eases Capital Rules for Stablecoins

The SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets issued guidance allowing broker‑dealers to apply a 2% haircut to proprietary holdings of payment stablecoins when calculating net capital. Previously many firms used a 100% haircut, effectively excluding stablecoins from regulatory capital. By...

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Dips Below $65,000 as Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Risk
BlogFeb 23, 2026

Bitcoin Dips Below $65,000 as Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Risk

Bitcoin slipped below the $65,000 mark, briefly touching $64,300 before rebounding to around $66,355. The broader cryptocurrency market shed roughly $100 billion in market value within 24 hours, reflecting fragile macro sentiment amid U.S. tariff uncertainty. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded five...

By Laura Shin
AI Audits Could Accidentally Hack DeFi Platforms
SocialFeb 22, 2026

AI Audits Could Accidentally Hack DeFi Platforms

Imagine waking up to find your AI agent has hacked Uniswap v3. 🤣 Kain explores potential mishaps that could arise from AI-driven crypto audits 👇 #artificialintelligence #crypto #openclaw

By Laura Shin
Crypto's Branding Crisis Revealed by Degen Harassment
SocialFeb 22, 2026

Crypto's Branding Crisis Revealed by Degen Harassment

.@tayvano_ says crypto has a branding problem and I agree 😪 Watching degens harass Peter Steinberger it was pretty clear why normies don't like us 😭👇 https://t.co/XpoqyLHQMx

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Could Be Quantum‑proof with Just Two Steps
SocialFeb 22, 2026

Bitcoin Could Be Quantum‑proof with Just Two Steps

“Only two steps” required to make Bitcoin quantum-resistant? In this @Unchained_pod episode, @TheBlueMatt joins me to discuss: ❌ Why he thinks Nic Carter is wrong about the quantum threat to Bitcoin ⛔ Why he disagrees with Nic on his ranking of Bitcoin’s most...

By Laura Shin
Hidden AI Infrastructure Offers Superior Risk-Adjusted Returns
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Hidden AI Infrastructure Offers Superior Risk-Adjusted Returns

Here's something I keep coming back to about the AI boom: the most visible layer of a capital cycle is rarely where the best risk-adjusted returns show up. Hyperscalers are spending $700 billion+ on AI infrastructure this year. The Mag...

By Laura Shin
Choosing the Right Blockchain: Lessons From Base, Zora
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Choosing the Right Blockchain: Lessons From Base, Zora

Is Base making the right choice? In this episode of Uneasy Money, Bryan Pellegrino joins hosts Kain Warwick, Taylor Monahan to dive into: 👀 Base's shocking decision to leave the OP Stack and Zora's move to Solana 😬 How Anthropic...

By Laura Shin
White House Talks Make Progress on Stablecoin Yields but No Deal Yet
BlogFeb 20, 2026

White House Talks Make Progress on Stablecoin Yields but No Deal Yet

Negotiations between banks and crypto leaders advanced during the White House’s third closed‑door meeting, but the core dispute over stablecoin yields remains unresolved. Industry representatives described the dialogue as constructive, emphasizing a need for consumer protection and U.S. competitiveness. The...

By Laura Shin
SBF's Persecution Claim Signals Bigger Crypto Risks
SocialFeb 19, 2026

SBF's Persecution Claim Signals Bigger Crypto Risks

Of course he's back. 🥲 SBF is now claiming political persecution — and as tired as I am of hearing about him, @TuongvyLe12's point about what this actually means for crypto is worth paying attention to 👇 https://t.co/soc0OiOz4x

By Laura Shin
Q‑Day Could Force Bitcoin to Enlarge Block Size
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Q‑Day Could Force Bitcoin to Enlarge Block Size

"When Q-day arrives... in the worst case, you could increase block size" 😱 #Bitcoin https://t.co/YkrNQk3AEv

By Laura Shin
Quantum Fears Can't Explain BTC's Drop, Says Corallo
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Quantum Fears Can't Explain BTC's Drop, Says Corallo

To the people who say that BTC is down almost 50% from ATHs due to quantum... Matt Corallo says, "If that were true, ETH would be up massively." https://t.co/YkrNQk3AEv

By Laura Shin
BlackRock Lacks Incentive to Replace Bitcoin Developers
SocialFeb 19, 2026

BlackRock Lacks Incentive to Replace Bitcoin Developers

.@nic_carter said BlackRock would fire Bitcoin devs and put their own. Matt Corallo responds: "They are a stakeholder. But they haven't materially contributed (if at all) to Bitcoin development. BlackRock doesn't have an incentive to fire anyone." https://t.co/YkrNQk3AEv

By Laura Shin
Average Bitcoin Influencers Aren't Reliable Market Predictors
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Average Bitcoin Influencers Aren't Reliable Market Predictors

"Your average bitcoiner on social media is not the best source for what's going to happen to Bitcoin." https://t.co/CLMWr1HiYS

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Shouldn't Address Quantum Threat, It Undermines Its Essence
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Bitcoin Shouldn't Address Quantum Threat, It Undermines Its Essence

Should Bitcoin make a statement against the quantum threat, like the Etherum Foundation did? "No, it defeats the point of Bitcoin itself." https://t.co/YkrNQk3AEv

By Laura Shin
Wuille and Back: No Direct Contributions to Bitcoin Core
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Wuille and Back: No Direct Contributions to Bitcoin Core

"Pieter [Wuille] and Adam [Back] are great examples of people who have never materially contributed to Bitcoin Core." https://t.co/YkrNQk3AEv

By Laura Shin
Earn 9% APY and Win $25K USDC
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Earn 9% APY and Win $25K USDC

Shoutout to @FigureMarkets for backing the show—and giving Unchained listeners a shot at $25K in USDC 🎯 Earn hourly yield (~9% APY) and enter the sweepstakes just by depositing. Details: https://t.co/ylK4YMjA3N

By Laura Shin
Quantum Cryptography Threat Still a Decade Away, Experts Say
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Quantum Cryptography Threat Still a Decade Away, Experts Say

"People keep claiming that we'll have a cryptographically-relevant quantum computer soon. The actual quantum experts are giving 10-year time horizons." https://t.co/CLMWr1HiYS

By Laura Shin
When Will Bitcoin Stop Accepting Old Public Keys?
SocialFeb 19, 2026

When Will Bitcoin Stop Accepting Old Public Keys?

"The burden question is: At what point do old public keys no longer get accepted?" - Bitcoin core dev @TheBlueMatt https://t.co/CLMWr1HiYS

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin Core Dev Delays Quantum‑resistance Until Threat Materializes
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Bitcoin Core Dev Delays Quantum‑resistance Until Threat Materializes

It sounds like Bitcoin core dev Matt Corallo wants to wait until the quantum threat becomes real to start working on it https://t.co/CLMWr1HiYS

By Laura Shin
Matt Clarifies He Doesn’t Speak for Bitcoin Developers
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Matt Clarifies He Doesn’t Speak for Bitcoin Developers

Does Matt speak for other Bitcoin devs? "No, but I can accurately represent what other people's views are." https://t.co/YkrNQk3AEv

By Laura Shin
Aave DAO Rejects Mandatory Voter Disclosure, Stani Explains
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Aave DAO Rejects Mandatory Voter Disclosure, Stani Explains

A recent vote to have Aave DAO voters disclose the owners of their wallets, plus any conflicts of interest, failed. Stani Kulechov gave a good reason for why he voted against 👇 #aavedao #governance #cryptovoting

By Laura Shin
Base Moves to Independent Stack, Scaling Back Reliance on Optimism
BlogFeb 19, 2026

Base Moves to Independent Stack, Scaling Back Reliance on Optimism

Base, Coinbase’s rapidly growing Layer 2, announced a migration to a unified, Base‑operated stack, ending deep reliance on Optimism’s OP Stack. The shift consolidates core infrastructure under a single codebase, aiming to cut coordination overhead and accelerate upgrades ahead of hard forks...

By Laura Shin
Aave Labs' $51M Spend Reflects Broader Strategic Vision
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Aave Labs' $51M Spend Reflects Broader Strategic Vision

At first glance, roughly $51 million from a $160 million treasury for a single entity does seem like a lot. But @StaniKulechov suggests there is a big picture behind Aave Labs’ budget 👇 https://t.co/GqDPtxLgwK

By Laura Shin
AI Drives Near‑free Open‑source Crypto, Enabling Real DAOs
SocialFeb 18, 2026

AI Drives Near‑free Open‑source Crypto, Enabling Real DAOs

The impact of AI on crypto is going to be insane. "Open source will win, because the cost of maintaining it is now close to zero. Now we'll ACTUALLY have DAOs." @kaiynne https://t.co/2YgOdrosIO

By Laura Shin
EVMbench Tests AI Agents on Real Smart Contract Vulnerabilities
SocialFeb 18, 2026

EVMbench Tests AI Agents on Real Smart Contract Vulnerabilities

OpenAI and Paradigm launched EVMbench, a benchmark testing AI agents’ ability to detect, patch, and exploit real smart contract vulnerabilities. What's the meaning of it? Come join us! https://t.co/2YgOdrosIO

By Laura Shin
LayerZero Shifts From Bridge to Building Its Own Chain
SocialFeb 18, 2026

LayerZero Shifts From Bridge to Building Its Own Chain

If LayerZero was all about connecting chains, why are they suddenly building their own? @PrimordialAA answers on Uneasy Money https://t.co/2YgOdrosIO

By Laura Shin
Crypto Branding Must Improve without Alienating Anyone
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Crypto Branding Must Improve without Alienating Anyone

"We need to figure out how to improve crypto's branding. We should not antagonize everyone." - @tayvano_ https://t.co/kup2M43Ltj

By Laura Shin
They Tried Harder than Anyone, Despite a Flawed Approach
SocialFeb 18, 2026

They Tried Harder than Anyone, Despite a Flawed Approach

"I'm not sure if they approached it right... But they definitely tried harder than anyone else." @PrimordialAA on Coinbase's Base App https://t.co/2YgOdrosIO

By Laura Shin
Institutions Prioritize Crypto Interoperability More Than Expected
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Institutions Prioritize Crypto Interoperability More Than Expected

"You'd be SHOCKED how much institutions care about interoperability in crypto" - @PrimordialAA from LayerZero Wonder why? Tune in! https://t.co/kup2M43Ltj

By Laura Shin
Optimism Will Shape Their Next Moves
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Optimism Will Shape Their Next Moves

"Optimism is going to figure out what they are going to do now." @PrimordialAA https://t.co/kup2M43Ltj

By Laura Shin
Base Holds Millions in OP Tokens—Must Return?
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Base Holds Millions in OP Tokens—Must Return?

Base has millions worth of $OP tokens... Would they have to give them back? 🤔 https://t.co/kup2M43Ltj

By Laura Shin