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In this episode, Connor talks with Henry McPhie, co-founder and CEO of Streamex (NASDAQ: STEX), about bringing the gold market on-chain through regulated tokenization. They discuss the launch of GLDY, a yield-bearing gold-backed token that pays holders 3.5% APY through gold leasing, how it stacks up against Tether Gold and Pax Gold, Streamex's revenue model, and the roadmap to tokenize silver, copper, oil & gas, and beyond.

Timestamps:
02:05 - Launch Day Overview
03:07 - How Gold Yield Works
04:43 - Risk and Insurance Layers
06:13 - Chains and Early Demand
07:33 - Bitcoin Vs Gold
09:16 - Henry's Origin Story
11:49 - Why Go Public
13:38 - Team and Advisors
16:50 - Treasury and Seeding Liquidity
18:43 - Revenue Model Breakdown
22:42 - GLDY Versus Other Gold Tokens
27:58 - Retail and Institutional Access
30:04 - Where to Learn More
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In this episode, Connor talks with John Deaton, a trial lawyer and prominent legal voice in the crypto space known for representing XRP holders in the SEC's case against Ripple. John discusses his fight against regulatory overreach and his recent entry into politics, running for the US Senate in Massachusetts. They delve into John's stance on issues like crypto regulation, healthcare, housing, energy, and the American Dream. The conversation provides insights into John's transformative journey from law to politics, his campaign platform, and his proposals for economic and social reforms.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:12 - John Deaton's Senate Campaign
10:55 - Healthcare and Economic Challenges
13:49 - John's Crypto Journey
17:39 - The Ripple Lawsuit and XRP
25:17 - Future of Crypto Regulation
27:39 - Conclusion

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Connor Lovely and Connor King sit down with Soju and Pranave from Meteora to break down how they’re turning token ownership into something that actually looks like equity. From their 48% float TGE to monthly investor recaps and $12M in discretionary buybacks, they’re building a shareholder base on Solana’s everything exchange, one that values fundamentals over speculation. We cover the pre-TGE roadshow, why there’s no equity entity (only the token), and what real crypto investor relations looks like from the inside.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:59 - Meteora's Role in Solana
06:12 - Meteora's Business Model
09:23 - Pre-TGE Roadshow and IR
15:11 - Token Entity vs. Equity Entity
19:26 - Pre-TGE Roadshow Insights
24:48 - TGE Strategy
25:53 - Launch Strategy and Market Position
28:21 - Communication Strategy with Investors
30:46 - Post-TGE Practices
36:07 - Buyback Strategy and Founder Autonomy
40:24 - Ownership Models in Crypto
46:18 - Future Plans and IR Innovations
47:55 - Conclusion

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In this episode, Alireza Ghods from NATIX sits with Connor and shares exciting updates about the company's data collection and technological advancements. They discuss the company's new partnership with Valeo to develop one of the largest open-source multi-camera world foundational models, designed to simulate real-world driving environments for autonomous vehicles. Alireza explains how their technology can generate complex, human-readable search results and how vision language models (VLMs) are revolutionizing data search in autonomous driving. The conversation also explores NATIX's progress with the VX360 Tesla dongle for multi-camera data collection, future plans for data monetization, and the potential impact of synthetic data in the autonomous driving industry.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:14 - Updates on VX360 and Data Sales
02:09 - Vision Language Model and Its Applications
04:39 - Importance of Diverse Data for World Models
06:20 - Details on the Valeo Deal
08:15 - Use Cases and Future Plans for World Models
10:45 - Synthetic Data and Real-World Applications
19:37 - Future of Physical AI and Autonomous Driving
23:51 - Conclusion

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In this episode Connor sits with Thomas Curry, founder of SOAR, to discuss how SOAR is rethinking crypto capital formation. They explore the platform's novel approach of using token issuance as senior debt to create clearer value claims while preserving founder autonomy. Thomas shares the inspiration behind SOAR, which aims to unify equity and tokens, addressing the lack of real economic rights for token holders. They also talk about SOAR's transparent and legally sound structure that provides intrinsic value to token holders, allowing seamless buybacks and further fundraising. The discussion further includes the vision for SOAR's platform, aiming to provide retail investors access to early-stage startups, the potential solutions it offers and the importance of effective investor relations (IR) in the crypto industry.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - The Problem with Current Token Models
01:09 - The Importance of Branding in Crypto
03:05 - Thomas Curry's Background and Journey
04:41 - Token Buybacks and Market Dynamics
09:28 - SOAR's Innovative Approach to Token Issuance
14:17 - Case Study: CPT and SOAR's Debt Mechanism
20:40 - Understanding Token Dynamics
22:38 - Debt Mechanics Explained
26:01 - Founder Incentives and Market Dynamics
31:38 - Platform Launch and Vision
35:21 - Challenges in Crypto Investor Relations
37:10 - Future of Token and Equity Integration
41:17 - Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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