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July 10, 2026

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MoonKing joins The Block Runner to recount entering SHIB within its first few days, watching its community form during DeFi Summer, and navigating the extreme volatility that followed. He explains how conviction, narrative, liquidity, and community participation shaped his decisions as SHIB grew.

The conversation examines how meme coin culture has changed since 2020.

MoonKing contrasts the longer holding periods of earlier crypto cycles with today’s rapid trading environment, where launch platforms, copycat tokens, and fragmented liquidity can make sustained community growth more difficult.

The discussion then turns to NAT and its thesis surrounding Bitcoin’s long-term security budget. MoonKing explains why the underlying argument captured his attention, while the hosts discuss miner adoption, TAP Protocol, BIP-110, OP_RETURN, and how NAT could continue operating as Bitcoin evolves.

MoonKing also shares his approach to crypto marketing: lead with a clear, provocative claim, invite disagreement, and support the message with an understandable argument.

The group considers whether a more controversial framing could bring wider attention to NAT and force a substantive debate among Bitcoin supporters and critics.

MoonKing holds NAT and operates paid educational subscriptions and ProudProfits.com; the hosts are active NAT advocates and have interests connected to the project and its ecosystem. Nothing in this episode is financial advice.

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193

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Iman and Will, alongside guests from BasedPad and LAMBDA, discuss the intricacies of cryptocurrency project launches and token integration. The guests introduce the Basebad platform that rewards token holders and is testing a new solution for token offerings, and is going to start with Lambda. The panel addresses the important balance in tokenomics for sustainable growth and considers the regulatory challenges for global participation without KYC.

Basedpad advocates for the use of launch pads in the crypto space due to their value during bull markets and the advantages of offering more tokens. Basedpad reveals upcoming expansions for the based token, the potential of liquid staking, and airdrops.

The conversation moves to the technical aspects, with discussions on smart contracts flexibility through platforms like LAMBDA, the issues around airdrop implementations, and gas fees. Will and Iman further explore the development potential in blockchain, the pros and cons of layer two solutions. The episode wraps up with insights into blockchain scalability, liquidity access, and the anticipation for the new features that LAMBDA and other protocols may introduce to the crypto ecosystem.

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192

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Topics:

  1. First up, who is Cryptachu and how did they get into the web3 space
  2. Next, the repercussions of Tornado Cash's shutdown
  3. Then, what is Ghosty Cash and how does it stand out in the web3 space
  4. and finally, what does Cryptachu think of the future of crypto
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191

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Iman and Will on Episode 191 of TBR 1 hr Podcasts reflect on the year 2023 and the content pivot focusing on Ordinals and how it has led to an impressive track record of gem finding.

This episode is a tapestry of tech debates, reminiscences of mascot memes, and the duo's reliance on their instincts that nearly always steer them right. They shed light on emerging trends in the crypto space, such as Bitcoin ordinals and Bitmap's potential, while keeping an eye out for new developments in NFTs with Magic Eden's entrance.

Now that Bitmap is proven to be the most valuable web3 metaverse opportunity, how will development begin to deliver true fundamental value? Bitmap Operating System is an attempt at enabling a feature rich option for Bitmap owners to plug into.

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190

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Topics: 

  1. First up, discussing an unreported vulnerability in cryptocurrency and the potential for a bitcoin fork driven by cultural influence and miners' choice
  2. Next, teasing our work with Nat and DMT and preparations in the Bitmap Arena
  3. Then, We’re excited to talk about the ongoing developments in data indexing on Bitcoin's blockchain
  4. and Finally, we will delve into the pending Jubilee update for ordinal clients that's set to end the beta phase.
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189

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Join Iman and Will on this TBR 1 hr Podcast as they zoom in on the iconic Tesla Cybertruck. Dive deep into a conversation that covers everything from Cybertruck's showcase to its bold design and revolutionary features like the steel alloy body, bulletproof, and remarkable performance – including a race where it beats a Porsche 911!

It's not all about the Cybertruck; the hosts also navigate the dynamic Ordinal community's trials, from the strife stirred up by egos and financial motives to the scaling issues flagged by Trac developer Benny. They reflect on the fascinating social experiment that is the market's response and theorize about the future of cryptocurrency and its applications.

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