Seven guilty verdicts for Sam Bankman-Fried, Bitcoin ETFs and a happy recovery in crypto prices are providing the blockchain world with much to discuss.  After a couple weeks off, we are back to do the thing where we look at the top stories and say whatever our brains tell us to say. It will be super-interesting because, oh-by-the-way, Travis is transitioning.  More about that in this show. There’s no filter, just badness and banter about what’s been going on in our world on our Bad News episode #701 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. 

Seven guilty verdicts for Sam Bankman-Fried, Bitcoin ETFs and a happy recovery in crypto prices are providing the blockchain world with much to discuss.  After a couple weeks off, we are back to do the thing where we look at the top stories and say whatever our brains tell us to say. It will be super-interesting because, oh-by-the-way, Travis is transitioning.  More about that in this show. There’s no filter, just badness and banter about what’s been going on in our world on our Bad News episode #701 of The Bad Crypto Podcast.

Technologists and crypto-enthusiasts Joel Comm and Travis Wright attempt to demystify the world of bitcoin, blockchain, litecoin, ethereum, alt-coins, token generation events, and ICOs in this podcast for cryptocurrency newbies.

Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency for newbies

The Bad Crypto Podcast

Since 2017, technologists and crypto-enthusiasts Joel Comm and Travis Wright have attempted to demystify the world of bitcoin, blockchain, ethereum, altcoins, NFTs, Play-2-earn, the metaverse and Web3 in this podcast for cryptocurrency newbies and veterans alike!

Featuring some of the biggest names and most prolific movers-and-shakers in the space, the pair put the spotlight on their guests while taking listeners along for the journey down the rabbit hole.

Past guests have included John McAfee, Richard Heart, Tom Bilyeu, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Ver, Brock Pierce, Michael Terpin, Brittany Kaiser, Max Kaiser, Tim Draper, CZ and many more. 

Since 2017, technologists and crypto-enthusiasts Joel Comm and Travis Wright have attempted to demystify the world of bitcoin, blockchain, ethereum, altcoins, NFTs, Play-2-earn, the metaverse and Web3 in this podcast for cryptocurrency newbies and veterans alike!
Featuring some of the biggest names and most prolific movers-and-shakers in the space, the pair put the spotlight on their guests while taking listeners along for the journey down the rabbit hole.
Past guests have included John McAfee, Richard Heart, Tom Bilyeu, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Ver, Brock Pierce, Michael Terpin, Brittany Kaiser, Max Kaiser, Tim Draper, CZ and many more.&nbsp;

SBF Guilty!

What if the internet stopped waiting for you… and started working for you?

In this episode, Joel and Travis show the real AI tools, agents, and systems they’re building right now — from automated news engines and live signal feeds to content publishing systems, games, voice clones, and blockchain-powered experiments.

This is why we think Web 4.0 has arrived.

We break down:


Why Web 4.0 means the web is now building itself


How AI agents are researching, writing, coding, and running workflows


Travis’ AI-powered war news site and custom news anchor


Joel’s automated content engine for WorldVillage


Baseball Sudoku built with AI


New Blockchain Heroes videos and a working game prototype built in hours


Why the “idea person” is now more powerful than ever


How fast this technology is moving — and why most people still have no idea what’s coming

The tools are getting better.
The agents are getting smarter.
And the people who learn how to use them now are going to have a serious advantage.

This is not theory.
This is what we’re actually building.

Watch, get inspired, and then go build something.

Show notes and links:
http://badco.in/805

If you’re experimenting with AI agents, tools, or automations, tell us what you’re building in the comments.

Stay bad.

#AI #Web4 #OpenClaw #ClaudeCode #Automation #BadCryptoPodcast #WorldVillage #BlockchainHeroes

What if the internet stopped waiting for you&hellip; and started working for you?
In this episode, Joel and Travis show the real AI tools, agents, and systems they&rsquo;re building right now &mdash; from automated news engines and live signal feeds to content publishing systems, games, voice clones, and blockchain-powered experiments.
This is why we think Web 4.0 has arrived.
We break down:
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Why Web 4.0 means the web is now building itself
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How AI agents are researching, writing, coding, and running workflows
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Travis&rsquo; AI-powered war news site and custom news anchor
</li>
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Joel&rsquo;s automated content engine for WorldVillage
</li>
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Baseball Sudoku built with AI
</li>
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New Blockchain Heroes videos and a working game prototype built in hours
</li>
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Why the &ldquo;idea person&rdquo; is now more powerful than ever
</li>
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How fast this technology is moving &mdash; and why most people still have no idea what&rsquo;s coming
</li>
</ul>
The tools are getting better. The agents are getting smarter. And the people who learn how to use them now are going to have a serious advantage.
This is not theory. This is what we&rsquo;re actually building.
Watch, get inspired, and then go build something.
Show notes and links: http://badco.in/805
If you&rsquo;re experimenting with AI agents, tools, or automations, tell us what you&rsquo;re building in the comments.
Stay bad.
#AI #Web4 #OpenClaw #ClaudeCode #Automation #BadCryptoPodcast #WorldVillage #BlockchainHeroes

Web 4.0 Has Arrived: What We’re Building with AI Right Now

What if your AI assistant could negotiate your next car purchase, trade prediction markets, manage your inbox, and research crypto… while you sleep?

This week we break down the insane rise of ClaudeBot → Moltbot → OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent that rocketed past 200,000 GitHub stars and sparked a massive wave of autonomous agents almost overnight.

But of course, crypto had to crypto.

Along the way, the project triggered a triple rebrand, a $16M scam token spun up by opportunists, and a security mess that unfolded in real time as attackers hunted for poorly-secured instances and exposed keys.

We also get into the bigger picture: as AI agents start doing real work for people (and eventually paying bills, trading, and moving value), crypto becomes the natural payment rail. Permissionless. Programmable. Always on. Which is exciting… and also a whole new playground for scammers.

We cover what happened, why it matters, and what you should do if you’re experimenting with agents: lock it down, separate machines/accounts, protect your keys, and don’t chase random tokens.

Show notes and links: http://badco.in/804

Leave a comment with the best OpenClaw tutorial you’ve found — we’ll dig in.

What if your AI assistant could negotiate your next car purchase, trade prediction markets, manage your inbox, and research crypto&hellip; while you sleep?
This week we break down the insane rise of ClaudeBot &rarr; Moltbot &rarr; OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent that rocketed past 200,000 GitHub stars and sparked a massive wave of autonomous agents almost overnight.
But of course, crypto had to crypto.
Along the way, the project triggered a triple rebrand, a $16M scam token spun up by opportunists, and a security mess that unfolded in real time as attackers hunted for poorly-secured instances and exposed keys.
We also get into the bigger picture: as AI agents start doing real work for people (and eventually paying bills, trading, and moving value), crypto becomes the natural payment rail. Permissionless. Programmable. Always on. Which is exciting&hellip; and also a whole new playground for scammers.
We cover what happened, why it matters, and what you should do if you&rsquo;re experimenting with agents: lock it down, separate machines/accounts, protect your keys, and don&rsquo;t chase random tokens.
Show notes and links: http://badco.in/804
Leave a comment with the best OpenClaw tutorial you&rsquo;ve found &mdash; we&rsquo;ll dig in.

AI Goes Rogue: The Wild Rise of OpenClaw

Two years ago, quantum computing was a “someday problem.”

Now NVIDIA is lobbying Congress. Ethereum is funding post-quantum research. Coinbase has launched a Quantum Advisory Board.

So the question isn’t theoretical anymore.

What happens to Bitcoin when quantum computers become powerful enough to crack today’s cryptography?

In Episode 803, we sit down with Christopher Steven Smith, CEO and co-founder of Quantus, a quantum-secure Layer 1 blockchain built using NIST-backed post-quantum cryptography.

We cover:

• What quantum computing actually is (without melting your brain)
• How qubits differ from classical bits
• Why elliptic curve cryptography may be vulnerable
• Whether Bitcoin can realistically fork to quantum resistance
• The risk to old wallets (including Satoshi’s coins)
• Post-quantum signatures like Dilithium
• Reversible transactions and whether they break crypto ethos
• Whether the “digital gold” narrative was a strategic mistake

Is quantum an overhyped sci-fi scare tactic?

Or is it the next existential threat nobody is pricing in?

This is a sponsored episode. As always, we disclose that upfront. We took the interview because the topic is real, timely, and worth exploring.

Welcome to the future of cryptography.

Or the end of it.

Two years ago, quantum computing was a &ldquo;someday problem.&rdquo;
Now NVIDIA is lobbying Congress. Ethereum is funding post-quantum research. Coinbase has launched a Quantum Advisory Board.
So the question isn&rsquo;t theoretical anymore.
What happens to Bitcoin when quantum computers become powerful enough to crack today&rsquo;s cryptography?
In Episode 803, we sit down with Christopher Steven Smith, CEO and co-founder of Quantus, a quantum-secure Layer 1 blockchain built using NIST-backed post-quantum cryptography.
We cover:
&bull; What quantum computing actually is (without melting your brain) &bull; How qubits differ from classical bits &bull; Why elliptic curve cryptography may be vulnerable &bull; Whether Bitcoin can realistically fork to quantum resistance &bull; The risk to old wallets (including Satoshi&rsquo;s coins) &bull; Post-quantum signatures like Dilithium &bull; Reversible transactions and whether they break crypto ethos &bull; Whether the &ldquo;digital gold&rdquo; narrative was a strategic mistake
Is quantum an overhyped sci-fi scare tactic?
Or is it the next existential threat nobody is pricing in?
This is a sponsored episode. As always, we disclose that upfront. We took the interview because the topic is real, timely, and worth exploring.
Welcome to the future of cryptography.
Or the end of it.

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