Goodnow revolutionaries–

Today on the Morning Show we welcomed the return of Gerard (Geebz), crypto venture principal and friend of the show, to talk about the year that was and his predictions for 2026.

Will breaks the news about Zcash's core development team resignation—clarifying what's real vs. what's hype.

We battle through internet chop while Alex puts his tinfoil hat on for stablecoin dominance analysis.

Plus: the highest USDC yields (and potential airdrops) on Solana; crypto tax solutions to make your life easier; and a heart-to-heart discussion clarifying our stance on memecoins.

On the way out we wish Alex a happy early birthday and he reveals his favorite cake is (DeFi) carrot.

Links:
Contest: Help Design Our Onchain Membership Tokens
Geebz 2026 Predictions
Mason Nystrom Thread (Geebz Recommended)

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Goodnow revolutionaries–

Tonight we're joined by William Quigley—co-founder of Tether and WAX, aspiring DJ, and frustrated Porsche owner—for a fireside chat about where crypto and the economy are headed.

Ledger's firmware drama has everyone on edge, so we onboard William to Arculus live and give away a few more wallets to the community.

We revisit the 10/10 liquidation event, laugh at our wildly optimistic Bitcoin price predictions from earlier in the year, and dig into what William and his friends are watching: the AI bubble, inflation, tariffs, and how to stay resilient through economic uncertainty.

Plus: why Porsche keys really are the most expensive in the game, William's take on why DAOs are one of the worst ways to do business, and his predictions for 2026—including big acquisitions, rate cuts, and bigger Bitcoin prices.

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Goodnow revolutionaries–

Today on the show Evan, Alex, & Will separate rumor from reality: Is Morgan Stanley leading the charge to give Microstrategy (and, so, Bitcoin) the boot? With ETF inflows approaching $1.5B and a limited banking charter, will 2026 be XRP's breakout year?

Will the Supreme Court make a comment about the legality of Trump Tariffs? And is Venezuela secretly holding billions in Bitcoin?

We answer these questions and more before Alex breaks out the screenshare for the first part in our DeFi tutorial series featuring partner of the show, Jito Labs.

Learn the simple steps to stake your $SOL tokens to earn passive yield and secure the Solana network; learn about $JSOL and understand the risks & opportunities to put your $JSOL to work.

Tune in next week for part 2 when we'll show you even more that you can do with Jito and $JSOL tokens.

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Goodnow revolutionaries–

We break down pig butchering scams by walking through an actual scam site shared by a follower—showing you the warning signs and what to do if you're a victim.

Morgan Stanley just filed for Solana & Bitcoin ETFs and the implications are bigger than you think.

Polygon's $POL token fundamentals are shifting and Will's taking a second look at the tokenomics.

Plus: Base App review, Coinbase's business strategy breakdown, and UberEatsGuy returns with an update on his Tangem Wallet concerns.

LINKS:

• If you've been the victim of a pig butchering scam, report it at IC3 and to your local authorities.
• Get support or answers at Rise Up Community
• Jito Network

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Goodnow revolutionaries–

First guest of 2026: Deo (@amadeobrands) cofounder of Yield Nest (@yieldnestfi)—merging DeFi strategies into single assets for risk-adjusted yields on stablecoins, RWAs (real estate and more), and beyond.

Deo's been in bitcoin since 2011 and DeFi from the very beginning—he gives us a history lesson then showcases the platform he built to make DeFi simpler and better.

Learn how to verify yields using blockchain explorers and tools like debank.com.

We ask his opinion on XRP, cover the weekend's big news (kidnapping of Venezuelan president Maduro), and answer: "What would we do if we had a pile of ETH?"

PLUS: Preview of this month's Jito tutorial series where you can go from knowing nothing to participating in DeFi on the Solana network.

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Deo on X
Yield Nest on X
Yield Nest Links
Yield Nest Platform

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Goodnow revolutionaries–

First show of 2026 kicks off with New Year's Eve adventures—Will's Boston Harbor fireworks and martinis, Alex's "oldest NYE yet" (dogs, construction exposure therapy, Tybee bars), and Evan's packed acoustic show.

How do you explain web3 to a friend who asks what it is? Evan, Alex, and Will compare notes about the conversations that helped them understand "web3"—and Alex argues why we need to retire the term to tell a better story.

Repo rumors get examined, Polygon bridging problems surface (4-hour timeout, then 28 minutes—Alex shares his frustrating experience), XRP drama unfolds, and a16z's predictions for 2026 get reviewed.

Will shows us BTC's yearly candle to close out the episode.

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Goodnow revolutionaries–

The year that was gets the full treatment—screenshots, memes, milestones, and the faces we made along the way.

Debates on -isms, nuance, and why Evan calls economics a pseudoscience—plus Will's proposal for cigars and hot tub conversations.

Altcoin ETFs hit the discussion along with net cash flows across blockchains.

Your year-end tax questions answered—wash trading strategies, capital loss harvesting, privacy on centralized exchanges, FDIC insurance vs crypto yields, and crypto payment legislation for 2026.

Bitcoin price predictions reviewed—Alex and William Quigley win by Price is Right rules, but we were all off by $50K.

2026 predictions drop—gamblification of everything, prediction markets, DeFi battles, privacy narratives, Walmart and Amazon coins, Solana headwinds, Ethereum privacy plays, and more scam activism.

See you next year.

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Goodnow revolutionaries–

XRP ETF inflows are crushing it—we break down why this makes perfect sense and what it means for long-term holders.

The pros and cons of crypto ETPs get real—we explore which ones actually make sense beyond just Bitcoin and XRP.

Alex explains why he pursued Jito as a sponsor—the gateway to Solana DeFi and his mission to break down the complexity barriers.

Finding the right crypto platforms for you matters—we talk about trying different ecosystems, forgiving yourself for mistakes, and why Solana works for Alex.

Unlock Protocol is coming back to the show in the new year—sneak peek at what's planned.

Alex announces a full Jito workshop series kicking off next week—from zero to power user, complete walkthrough of staking, liquid staking, DeFi opportunities, and governance.

Office hours update: Evan does Fridays, Will does Mondays, Alex is working on it—premium members get 1-on-1 coaching anytime.

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