I think you could probably go back and track the stages of grief, probably that is what I went through. But I think if you do it right, you end up at acceptance. And that's where I ended up. And that's not to say that I've fully accepted the idea that the golden toad is extinct. Personally, I do still hold out hope that it could still be out there in those forests." - Trevor Ritland This conversation is with Trevor Ritland, who—along with his twin brother Kyle—authored The Golden Toad . The book chronicles their remarkable journey into Costa Rica’s cloud forest, once home to hundreds of brilliant golden toads that would emerge for just a few weeks each year—until, one day, they vanished without a trace. What began as a search for a lost species soon became something much more profound: a confrontation with ecological grief, a meditation on hope, and a powerful call to protect the natural world while we still can. Links: SpeciesUnite.com Kyle and Trevor: https://kyleandtrevor.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventureterm/ Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222249677-the-golden-toad Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Toad-Ecological-Mystery-Species/dp/163576996…
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What are the biggest vulnerabilities that expose your crypto to attacks?
Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Alex Bujduveanu and Eric Freeman, Co-Founders of Magellan Security, about how to mitigate the threat of insider attacks in crypto projects, risks associated with port usage, and the importance of cloud security.
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Can crypto unlock a new era of data control and… can consumers finally be fairly paid for their data? last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Andrew Chen , Co-Founder of Graffle , about owning data versus using free data from the internet, how data provenance would change if all data was on-chain, and how regulators are addressing key risk factors in data management.…
Can self-custody and sophisticated wallets shield your crypto from new hacker tricks? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Cody Brown , Founder of Security Research Group , about how crypto cyber security has changed in the last year, what the characteristics of hacks are today, and what investors can do to protect themselves.…
Can we transition all treasuries and stocks onto the blockchain? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Ryan McRobert and Ryan Mitteness of Fenwick & West about whether tokenized and on-chain stocks and treasuries are better, who wants to put treasuries on-chain in the first place, and what are the technical and regulatory hurdles to make it happen.…
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Can crowds crack the code of illness prediction? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Brigitte Piniewski , HealthTech Founder at BlockHealth , about how blockchain could be game-changing for the healthcare industry’s predictive capabilities, how AI can help make health data more actionable, and which groups are taking the lead in health data innovation.…
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Does blockchain technology hold the key to eradicating greenwashing in renewable energy investments? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Gabby Kusz and Chris Kohler of Innovo Markets Inc. about ensuring transparency in the pursuit of a greener future, the critical need for standardization in renewable energy investing, and how the culprits of greenwashing can be held accountable using blockchain.…
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In a crypto winter, what factors influence the outcomes and performance of a hedge fund? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Ben Jacobs , Managing Partner at Scenius Capital , about the drivers behind the biggest winners and losers in the crypto hedge fund space, which managers were able to turn around the ship mid-collapse, and what lessons can be applied to the next bull run.…
Is crypto mining still profitable in 2023? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Matt Williams , Head of Derivatives at Luxor , about how Bitcoin mining has evolved in recent years, what new business models have emerged to accommodate market volatility, and what it will take for bitcoin mining companies to survive in 2023.…
Are all tokens actually crypto and if not… what’s the difference? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Maggie Sklar , Partner for Banking and Financial Services at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP , about where the confusion between tokens and crypto comes from, what assets are tokenized aside from crypto, and which tokens are most commonly mistaken for crypto.…
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The sudden collapse of three major banks sent shockwaves across the U.S. financial industry. Could crypto be partly to blame? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Howard Krieger , CAO of Aegis Trust Company , and Scott Christianson , Director of University of Missouri Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation , about what caused the banking collapse, how much crypto played a role in it, and the possibility of a widening gap between small and large banks.…
How do different risk structures impact the stability, liquidity, and value of new stablecoins? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Davis Hart , CEO and Founder of Public Key Financial , about different stablecoin implementations and the risks associated with them, the purpose and mechanisms of non-USD stablecoins, and whether CBDCs will be taking over the stablecoin industry.…
How do you spot a 10x return in crypto venture investing? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Peter Wokwicz , CEO of Positron Capital Management , about what has changed in crypto company investing in the last 12 months, the best way to structure a deal (tokens or equity?), and how to match your crypto startup investment to your risk appetite.…
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Is shorting a great way to take advantage of a bear market or is it an evergreen investment opportunity to tap? Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask Andrew Woodruff , Chief Investment Officer at Black Lotus Capital , about the opportunities in shorting some crypto projects, how to easily spot coins that are destined for failure, and how to use short positions as hedges.…
Whether crypto tokens are securities or not is a question yet to be resolved. So how can issuers avoid SEC quarrels? Enter security tokens. Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Len Bland , CEO at Nano Gas Environmental , and Dan Kelly , Founder of GSDFuel , about how token issuers can launch STOs that are truly SEC-compliant, why more issuers are exploring overseas markets, and what TradFi options are non-compliant and yet commonly traded today.…
Will crypto be allowed to self-regulate? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Gabriella Kusz , CEO of Global DCA , about how a self-regulatory organization (SRO) works, what an SRO can bring to the table alongside regulation, and who will be the right team to take an SRO forward.
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Independent content producers are always looking for the most attractive revenue models. Is Web3 the answer? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Genevieve Thiers , CEO and Co-Founder of Entertainmint, Inc . , about the major challenges of independent content producers, how royalties work in the age of Netflix, and how Web3 can help content producers connect with fans and build their businesses.…
Alternative lending got hammered in the Celsius meltdown… What hidden opportunities are there still to explore? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Prairie Hill Holdings ‘ Managing Director Matthew Sandretto and Co-Owner Alisa Kolodizner , about the different types of alternative lending, which structures give favorable terms to the lender and borrowers, and what investors should look into when evaluating a lending opportunity.…
A single Bitcoin transaction consumes nearly two months’ worth of power consumed by the average household. Is green cryptocurrency a more sustainable alternative? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Jerod Moore , founder at Digital Spaceport , about the rise of the green blockchain ecosystem, how green cryptocurrencies work compared to traditional ones, and the risks and opportunities in companies developing this new technology.…
It’s been a bumpy year for crypto… though which fund strategies still performed well and which will lead the pack in 2023? Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask ConsenSys product executives Taylor Engstrom , Product Marketing Manager for Acquisition and Ecosystem, and Johann Bornman , Group Product Lead, about exotic DeFi fund strategies that demand close attention, and their implications in custody, execution, and more.…
What risks do investors expose themselves to when they keep their crypto in centralized venues instead of custodying their own assets? Last time on DiffuseTap, we invited Max Sherwood , Growth Manager at Unstoppable Finance , to discuss whether or not retail investors need 100% custody of their own assets, what infrastructure exists to keep them from losing their keys, and at what point regulators have to step in to save investors from themselves.…
How does product design affect the adoption and growth probability of a crypto project? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Bob Guzman , Web3 executive at Large, about how product design in crypto has evolved since Bitcoin’s fledgling days, how design principles differ between crypto and TradFi, and what form crypto products still catch on, event in the current bear market.…
A “crack-me-not” password and your seed phrase in a safe won’t keep your crypto safe… what will? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Frances Zelazny , Co-Founder & CEO of Anonybit , about the risks our digital identities are exposed to, how solutions such as facial recognition are becoming part of Web3 security infrastructure, and what the crucial steps are for investors to secure their crypto assets.…
Is the NFT hype crazy or are we crazy for not riding the hype to killer returns? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Dip Majumder , CEO of Alpha Trend , about what hype means to the world of DeFi and NFTs, how to spot early signs of hype waves in the markets, and what the common hype misconceptions are that limit investors’ upside.…
Crypto’s oversight might move from the SEC to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and industry players are cautiously optimistic. But what is the CFTC’s actual stance on regulation? Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask Jeff Bandman , Principal at Bandman Advisors , formerly with the CFTC crypto taskforce, about how the department works, who’s part of it, where the power lies, and what the CFTC could do for the industry moving forward.…
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Time to optimize your DeFi tax accounting ahead of the year-end close! Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask Mackenzie Patel , CPA and Senior Revenue Accountant at Figment , and Joe Dillon , Director of Customer and Partner Success at Bitwave , about the complexities of DeFi and NFT taxes, how the IRS deals with defaulting investors, and how you can be more tax efficient with your DeFi investing.…
How can investors bet on the future of digital identity, from Zero Knowledge to Soulbound Tokens? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Scott Mandel , CEO of Complex Labs , about the technology behind protecting digital identities on the blockchain, emerging concepts like zero proof and soulbound tokens, and concerns about the commercialization of digital identity data.…
We all feel our declining purchasing power, what is the broader impact of inflation on alternative asset classes? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Igor Gonta * – Angel Investor Emerging Tech (crypto, blockchain, energy, AI) – about which assets are surprisingly appreciating in spite of inflation, whether crypto is an inflation hedge, and whether inflation is a natural part of any financial cycle. *All views expressed are those of the speaker. NB: We ask that you do not republish any content from Diffuse in part or in full.…
What is the quantum leap that trade finance can make if it’s on the blockchain? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Truckcoinswap’s CEO and Founder Todd Ziegler and Partner Jimmy Lenz about the current state of trade finance, how tokenization can be used to create a more efficient and transparent marketplace for companies in a Payment Receivable bind, and how investors can benefit from investing in these tokenized trade finance assets.…
What are the biggest vulnerabilities that expose your crypto to attacks? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Alex Bujduveanu and Eric Freeman , Co-Founders of Magellan Security , about how to mitigate the threat of insider attacks in crypto projects, risks associated with port usage, and the importance of cloud security.…
How did crypto become the currency of choice on the darknet? Get to know the not-so-legal side of digital assets. Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Keven Hendricks, Founder of The Ubivis Project , about how crypto is used on the dark web, what global sanctions are in place to prevent this activity, and how the U.S. is responding to this threat.…
The longer the stake, the higher the yield… the higher the risk? Last time on DiffuseTap, we ask Jason Price , Head of Strategy and Sales at Restake , about how staking works, what the benefits and risks are, which assets deliver the highest returns, and whether you should DIY stake or not.
What happens to a self-custody wallet, in case of the HODLer’s passing? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Gregory Johnson, Co-Founder & CEO at Rubicon Crypto, about how crypto insurance and inheritance works, what inheritance tax on crypto looks like, and why storing your assets in a cold wallet forever might not be the best way to go.…
Running a DAO can be an operational challenge… voting is only one of the painful parts. Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Zeugh , Community Manager at Origami , about the most operationally intense processes in running a DAO today, how automation is driving the evolution of DAO infrastructure, and how he uses technology to drive token holders to vote.…
As no-code development comes to blockchain, will this drive business adoption? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Mike Revy , CEO of Bulla Network , about the future of blockchain with no-code on-chain payments, what kinds of businesses use this infrastructure, and the kind of security required even though implementation might look easy.…
To unlock the full potential of DeFi, why are DEXs so important? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked John Bugnacki , Deputy General Counsel and Director of Regulatory Policy of Tacen , about what the advantages of a DEX are over a centralized exchange, what we can expect from the development of DEXs after the FTX collapse, and what risks people should be aware of when dealing with a DEX.…
Centralized lending is creating a new way for individuals and businesses to generate yield on idle assets. But where exactly does the yield come from? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Howard Krieger , CEO of Residual Token , and Interim President at Aegis Trust Company, about the economics of centralized lending, what type of customers centralized lending is intended for, and the hidden risks to many lending platforms today.…
Were there telltale signs leading up to the collapse of FTX? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Raymond Khan , Founding Member and Head of Markets at USREM, and Manjusha Tipre , Co-Founder of Yaala Labs and ZeroBeta , about what makes exchanges so complex to manage and regulate, how FTX blowing up has affected the whole industry, and how we can expect exchanges to be regulated moving forward.…
DeFi lost more money to scammers in 2022 than ever before. Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked David Croft , Partner at Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis , about what constitutes a crypto scam, the options and hurdles to recovering stolen assets, and how authorities such as the FBI are thinking about finding solutions for this problem.…
What’s in store for NFT art and its creators in 2023? Next on DiffuseTap, we ask Bryan Kayne, David Feinstein, and Thomas Wu of SuperRare Labs about common misconceptions around NFTs and the crypto art industry, why renowned artists are getting into the game, and whether we can expect another bull market in NFTs in 2023.…
Putting digital assets on the balance sheet just got easier, thanks to the FASB. But when it comes to pricing amidst volatility, what exactly is “fair value”? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Brian Dixon , President of Off the Chain Capital * about what models are used to value digital assets, why Grayscale is suing the SEC over a Bitcoin ETF, and how Coinbase partnering with Google to enable crypto payments might help boost mass adoption.…
Now that virtually any asset can be securitized but the legalese is not clear yet, what’s the best way to invest in freshly securitized assets… legally? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked François de Chezelles , CEO of Talium , about securitization, what assets can be securitized legally, and how U.S. rules around securitization fare in comparison to the rest of the world.…
Crypto is proving to be one of the most unpredictable assets in the market. How does one create a future-proof, all-weather investing strategy? Last time on DiffuseTap, we asked Alan Dunne, CEO of Archive Capital, about how a multi-asset investment research firm strategizes their approach to a volatile market, what return stacking is, and how to prepare for the alternative asset space in 2023 based on the mad mess this year.…
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