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May 1, 2026

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313. TBR - Solana Ecosystem Backlash | Printer Refunds $2M | Pump.Fun Competitor Failures | NAT.fun Launch Lessons

Summary

In Episode 313 of The Block Runner Podcast, William and I-man break down the latest stress test for crypto launch platforms: Believe’s rapid rise, the Printer token ICO backlash, the $2M refund, and what the failed attempts to disrupt Pump.Fun reveal about launching in a permissionless market.

The conversation centers on how quickly community momentum can reverse when a platform moves too fast into tokenization, why founders face extreme psychological pressure once market attention arrives, and why examples like Believe, Heaven, Bonk-adjacent launch efforts, and Printer matter directly to the NAT.fun launch thesis.

Key topics:

  1. Believe’s position in the launch ecosystem and how quickly market attention can concentrate around a new platform

  2. The Printer ICO, Coinbase/Sonar rails, and why selling a token too early can reverse community sentiment

  3. The mental-health pressure founders face when crypto Twitter turns from attention into personal attack

  4. The $2M refund and what it says about trust, timing, and execution in token launches

  5. Why attempts to disrupt Pump.Fun keep failing, from Believe to Heaven to Printer

  6. How these failures become direct lessons for NAT.fun as it prepares to enter the launch-platform arena

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6

Bitcoin Will Lead the Biggest Wealth Transfer Ever

Summary

One of the more foundational aspects to blockchain is the ability to host smart contracts, William and Iman discuss how smart contracts play a vital role. Price discussions take a majority of mindshare, but could a $60,000 BTC be the new normal one day? We believe that Bitcoin will be the vessel of the largest wealth transfer ever. Finally, we discuss how Bitcoin has better attributes that displaces the spot gold currently occupies.  

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5

The Case for the $10M Bitcoin

Summary

William and Iman discuss Bitfinex’s potential coverup of $850 million using Tether. Next, we look into what would need to happen in order for a $10 million bitcoin to exist. Then we discuss how Basic Attention Token could help improve the experience  of surfing the Internet using the Brave browser. We then wind down and discuss the ending of Game of Thrones without any spoilers! Finally, we end with self driving cars and artificial intelligence and what it means for the future of humanity.

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4

What do Craig Wright, Roger Ver and Satoshi Have in Common?

Summary

Satisfies Nakamoto wrote the famous Bitcoin white paper, but there are many who claim to be him. There are many others who believe that the current Bitcoin blockchain is not following the original vision of Satoshi. William and Iman discuss the connection between Satoshi, Craig Wright, and Roger Ver. Next we cover the document on Bitcoin Accumulation by Adamant Capital. Finally we close with the death of Nipsey Hussle and how he was having an impact on Bitcoin adoption.

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3

The Pain of Bitcoin

Summary

When first diving into the cryptocurrency space, many times you’ll experience the feelings of losing when you see the prices decline. Managing the emotions of price fluctuations become paramount when participating in the crypto-sphere. How does one manage tax implications when trading cryptocurrencies? Finally, we close with how digital assets go beyond just currencies.

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2

Best Crypto Research Methods

Summary

Every 4 years, Bitcoin experiences an event where block rewards from mining are cut in half. This deflationary aspect of Bitcoin is part of the reason why it's become so valuable. We discuss how this fact impacts the price and it's cyclical nature. Just like any other industry, cryptocurrencies experience a hefty amount of fraud. William and Iman go into Bitconnect and its year long ponzi scheme. One new developing aspect in this industry is Initial Exchange Offering and how this will be the new hype.

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