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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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In this episode, Will, Iman, and TJ record without internet and talk about their evolution from casual podcasters to AI-assisted content creators producing highly edited scripted hooks. They break down the NAT.fun platform, explain why they chose Solana over Bitcoin L1 for deploying non-arbitrary tokens, how bonding curves and the upcoming agent SDK work, and their long-term goal of creating a non-arbitrary token category on CoinGecko.

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In this episode of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William and I-man break down Meta's $80 billion metaverse shutdown and why it might actually clear the path for an open, AI-powered metaverse. They cover the SEC's landmark crypto asset interpretation, the Bitcoin security budget thesis behind NAT token, a chemical engineer building AI tools for his industry, and why the current bear market is laying the foundation for the next cycle.

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In this episode of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William and I-man explore how AI is reshaping content creation while breeding a new wave of scams. They break down real-world crypto lessons, the rise of superhero branding in Web3, and how to streamline your content production with AI-powered agent fleets.

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In this episode of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William and I-man dive into the current surge of AI adoption and its impact on society, contrasting it with the recent 7% rise in Bitcoin. They explore the evolving narratives around AI-driven businesses, such as zero-human companies and prompt selling, highlighting both the hype and the realities behind these claims.

The discussion also covers the risks associated with AI, including potential mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, with insights from Sam Altman and recent geopolitical impacts like supply chain concerns. William and I-man emphasize the importance of understanding AI’s practical applications, limitations, and the possible future scenarios that could shape our world. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlockRunner

Subscribe to our newsletter at TheBlockRunner.com for more updates. Hosts: William and I-man.

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In this episode of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William and I-man dive into the transformative wave of agentic AI and its societal impact. They explore how AI is reshaping daily activities, influencing markets like crypto, and creating a new inflection point for personal and professional productivity.

The episode covers the impending changes predicted for 2028, the exponential growth of AI, and how individuals and businesses can leverage these advancements to stay ahead. William and I-man also discuss the importance of applying first principles thinking and building scalable AI solutions to thrive in this new era.

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