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317. TBR - Bitcoin's Failed Rocket Launch | The Diminishing Returns Problem | RWAs and the Collectibles Wave

Episode

317

Published on
June 9, 2026
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Show Notes:

Topics:

  1. First up, Bitcoin's Failed Rocket Launch
  2. Next, The Diminishing Returns Problem
  3. Then, RWAs and the Collectibles Wave

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In Episode 317 of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William and I-man unpack why this Bitcoin cycle felt like a failed rocket launch, how unrealistic expectations soured market sentiment, and what Bitcoin's diminishing returns mean for miners and the long-term security budget.

They then dive into the real world asset wave sweeping crypto: graded sports cards and Pokemon moving on-chain, Meteora and OpenSea entering the RWA arena, and what past collectible bubbles, from tulips to trading cards, teach us about speculative media.

Finally, they share NAT.fun updates: the second rocket launch, a move toward systemic periodic launches, fame-score based caps, and ten thousand dollars up for grabs for creators.

Disclosure: The hosts are founders of NAT.fun and hold positions in assets discussed. Nothing in this episode is financial advice.

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