What’s the Hype is a weekly podcast from Hype covering the trends of the week across crypto, marketing, AI, and all things onchain.
The show brings insights from marketers and builders with years of experience shaping the projects and stories that signal where the industry is headed next.
Tune in for sharp conversations on what’s moving, what’s changing, and what’s actually worth the hype.
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Bernie Sanders Just Declared War on Your AI (Here's Why)
Bernie Sanders just introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act — a bill that would force OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI to hand over 50% of their equity to the federal government.We break down whether this is serious policy or political theater, and what it actually means for the future of AI in America.Topics:
American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act breakdown
How a 50% equity tax would work in practice
Government board seats at OpenAI and Anthropic
Norway's sovereign wealth fund as a comparison
Why this could push AI companies out of the US
Polymarket's MicroStrategy/Bitcoin contract controversy
2 Jun 2026
Why Sam Altman Was Wrong About the AI Jobpocalypse
Sam Altman used to warn that AI would wipe out most jobs. Now he's saying he was wrong — and he's happy about it. But should you believe him?
We break down what's actually happening: the Atlanta Fed data showing 90%+ of firms untouched, the Jevons Paradox and why efficiency doesn't mean fewer jobs, Jensen Huang's PR push, and whether the job apocalypse narrative was always overblown — or if we're just being managed.
Plus: Anthropic is hiring more people, not less. A study of 2,400 companies found 80% of AI token usage goes toward fixing AI's own mistakes. And the real question nobody's asking — are we performing better, or just more?
Topics covered:
- Sam Altman's reversal on AI job displacement
- Jevons Paradox explained
- Coinbase's 700 layoffs — AI or pandemic overhiring?
- Jensen Huang's public relationship strategy
- Anthropic's hiring surge
- Individual productivity: are we actually better or just busier?
26 May 2026
Google I/O's Biggest Drop Already Has a Problem
Google I/O 2026 just dropped Gemini Omni — their new multimodal video generation model — and everyone lost their minds. We tested it.
Here's what Google didn't tell you: try to do anything remotely creative with it, and you'll hit a policy violation wall immediately.
We break down what Gemini Omni actually is, why Gemini Spark is the announcement that matters more for operators and founders, and why Google's product suite is now so confusing that even people who live in AI can't keep up.
Plus — we ran a real AI UGC experiment during the stream, and the results (and the cost) might surprise you.
What we cover:
Gemini Omni: what it promises vs. what it delivers
Gemini Spark and why enterprises should actually pay attention
The real cost of AI video generation in 2026
Why having all the tools still isn't making anyone ship faster
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18 May 2026
AI Unlocked a $400K Bitcoin Wallet. What Does This ACTUALLY Mean?
A man spent 11 years locked out of a Bitcoin wallet worth $400,000. He tried every recovery service, every brute force tool, thousands of passwords. Nothing worked.Then he dumped his entire college computer into Claude — every file, every notebook, every email — and let AI figure out what he couldn't.This episode:- The $400K Bitcoin wallet AI found for $15 - Consensus threw an afterparty at a strip club- Solana bought handles "perps." And "tokens." And "capital markets."- Four years since Terra Luna wiped $60BSubscribe for weekly breakdowns of the biggest stories in crypto and emerging tech.
18 May 2026
Why Coinbase Cut 700 Jobs at Exactly the Right Time
When Armstrong cut 700 jobs overnight, he was using a down market to rebuild the entire company around AI — and this is the blueprint every founder needs to understand right now.This week on What's the Hype we break down the Coinbase restructuring, what a16z's $2.2B crypto fund signals, and what's actually worth paying attention to from Consensus Miami.In this episode:- Why Coinbase's layoffs were structural- The "AI-native pods" model and whether it actually scales- The no pure managers mandate — player-coaches only- a16z quietly closes $2.2B — what that signals for founders- Consensus Miami: what matters and what's noiseSubscribe for weekly breakdowns on crypto, AI, and what founders need to know.
18 May 2026
Stripe Just Killed Your Bank Account (Here's Why)
AI agents can now hold money, spend money, and move it across 101 countries — no bank required. This week, Stripe built the financial stack to make it real.At Stripe Sessions this week, Stripe announced 288 new products — and the headline is bigger than most people realize. Stablecoin-native treasury, wallets for AI agents, machine-to-machine payments on Tempo blockchain, and MCP support for building financial agents. At the same time, Meta launched USDC payouts for creators in Colombia and the Philippines via Stripe on Solana and Polygon — and A16Z published a market map saying the new global financial system isn't coming, it's already here.On this episode of What's the Hype, George, Maria, and Rabin break down what the stablecoin stack going from infrastructure to product actually means for crypto founders, creators, and anyone with a bank account.Topics covered:- Stripe's stablecoin-native treasury and AI agent wallets- Meta paying creators in USDC via Stripe- MegaETH's TGE tied to stablecoin milestones- Blockchain Capital raising $700M during a down market- Why stablecoins win by disappearing
27 Apr 2026
ChatGPT Images 2.0: Why Your Feed Looks Like Garbage Now
ChatGPT Images 2.0 dropped this week and everyone thinks they're a designer now. They're not. OpenAI's new image generation update is genuinely impressive — but what it's actually producing is a flood of identical, AI-generated slop taking over every feed, every LinkedIn post, and every pitch deck. Same serif fonts. Same neon colors. Same structure. Infinite, high-quality garbage. We break down what ChatGPT Images 2.0 actually means for founders and creators, why Figma isn't dead, and why t...
22 Apr 2026
Allbirds Went Broke... So They Became an AI Company?
X just became a bank. A Trump-linked crypto project imploded in public. And the company that made your favorite wool sneakers announced they're now an AI infrastructure company. This week on What's the Hype?, Danny, Maria, and Rabin break down the biggest moves in tech and crypto through one lens: distribution is running out of trust to spend. We get into: - X Money and what it actually means when a social platform becomes a financial product - Justin Sun calling World Liberty Financial "w...
22 May 2025
Cutting Through Events
Everyone’s throwing events, but who’s actually doing it right? In this final episode of the WTH season, we turn the spotlight on IRL. Ipshita Kumar and Rachael Sacks host a roundtable of event legends to talk about what makes a side crypto event memorable. From strategy to vibes to first-hand experiences, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at how the best in the game think about event production. Learn more about the speakers: Ipshita Kumar: VP of Brand Innovation at HypeRachael Sacks: Grand Conne...
22 May 2025
Bull Marketing
This one’s all signal. In this episode of WTH, the Hype exec team gets together to break down five key crypto marketing trends shaping the 2024 bull run. From what’s changed since the last cycle to what projects should be doing during a bull run. No recycled takes, just sharp insights from the frontlines. Learn more about the speakers: Jake Stott: Founder & Chairman of HypeDanny Gazit: CEO at HypeRabin Nuchtabek: VP of Growth at Hype
22 May 2025
State of Digital Communities
Who shapes the internet? (hint: it’s not your head of growth) This episode of WTH gets into the beautifully unhinged world of chronically online culture: how it forms, why it spreads, and what it means for product, marketing, and community design. Hype’s host and Grand Connector, Rachael Sacks, hosts a stellar trio of internet-savvy thinkers: Cait Cavell, Riley Beans, and Jess. Together, they dig into how the most online among us have become the new tastemakers, and what brands can lear...
8 May 2025
Founder Mode: Rizz 101
In this episode of WTH, we deep dive into the world of founder branding: why it matters, how to get it right, and what to do when it doesn’t come naturally. Get the wisdom from an all-star lineup of founders, builders, and marketers who’ve navigated the challenges of personal brand and helped others do the same. Joining our host and CMO, Emily Lai, are Claire Kart from Aztec Network, Jim from Catalyst, Winny from Chipped Social, Bunny from Search On Dora, and Reka from Onplug, as they share t...
8 May 2025
Community Growth: Quality vs Quantity
For our first episode of WTH, we focus on community building and the benefits of quality of community members over quantity. Our host, Jake Stott, joined David Phelps from JokeRace, Ali Sheikh from Movement, and Dariya Khojasteh from Layer3 in an insightful discussion on the best practices for a project to build community and the key areas to focus on. Learn more about the speakers: Jake Stott: Founder & CEO of HYPEDavid Phelps: Co-Founder of JokeRaceAli Sheikh: Execution & Head of B...
8 May 2025
Positioning & Storytelling
In this episode, we slowed it down for a one-on-one fireside chat between our host and CMO, Emily Lai, and Ekram from Celestia. What even is positioning in crypto, and why does it matter? Together, our speakers unpack how to craft narratives that actually work, why positioning isn’t just a branding buzzword, and how great marketing starts way before a campaign goes live. Learn more about the speakers: Emily Lai: CMO at HypeEkrahm: CMO at Celestia
8 May 2025
Shock Marketing
This episode tackles the big question: does crypto marketing even exist? Is getting attention all that matters? And how come there are many crypto marketing agencies, but almost no standout campaigns? Our host and Managing Director, Danny Gazit, had a conversation with David Mo and Legendary on the current state of marketing in the crypto space, going through strategies, challenges and what it really takes to make noise in this industry. Learn more about the speakers: Danny Gazit: Manag...
8 May 2025
Building Crypto Narratives
In this episode, we explore the power of positioning and storytelling in crypto. Our host is joined by some of the sharpest minds in the space who’ve leveraged narratives to build brands that resonate and stand the test of time. Our host and CEO, Jake Stott, chats with Ekrahm from Celestia, Grover from Hype, and Diana Chimes from Polygon, about what makes great crypto narratives along with a dash of cult-building magic. Learn more about our speakers: Jake Stott: Founder & CEO of Hyp...
8 May 2025
Planning Killer Side Events
This session dives into the art of planning memorable side events for the crypto community. From standing out in a crowded space to creating experiences that leave a lasting impression, Jake Stott, Maria Magenes, Zach and Doctor GM break down how to do things differently at crypto conferences. Learn more about the speakers: Jake Stott: Founder & CEO of HypeDoctor GM: Founder of AP Productions & cooker at sozu hausMaria Magenes: VP Strategy at HypeZachary John: Founder & CEO ...
8 May 2025
Meme Marketing
Memes run the internet and in this episode, our host and Grand Connector at Hype, Rachael Sacks, explores how memes became one of the most powerful tools in the space and how brands are finally catching on. Joined by our CMO, Emily Lai, and a full house of meme connoisseurs – Jason Levin, Edmond, Cait Cavell, Alan Carroll, and Catty – the sessions unpacks the anatomy of a good meme, what separates a banger from a flop, and answer the key question: is being a memelord a skill or a birthright? ...
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