Last week, Yitzy attended Coindesk's premier event in Hong Kong, #ConsensusHK, where he livestreamed Beyond the Code episodes with leading innovators in the blockchain arena (more on that in the coming weeks).

This week, Yitzy is back with the 48th episode of BTC!

In this episode, Yitzy connects with Dr. Jimmie Lenz, a trailblazer in the crypto space and FinTech educator at Duke University. They explore Dr. Lenz’s remarkable journey from traditional finance to pioneering blockchain applications in academia, discussing innovations like soulbound tokens, the tokenization of real-world assets, and income share agreements. The conversation also touches on the challenges of regulatory compliance, the evolving role of AI, and generational shifts in work ethics, offering listeners practical insights into the future of digital assets and financial innovation.

About Our Guest. Dr. Jimmie Lenz is the Director of the Master of Engineering in Financial Technology and Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity at Duke University and the Frank and Irene Salerno Visiting Professor of Financial Economics. Lenz also leads the Digital Asset Research and Engineering Collaborative (DAREC) at Duke University. Jimmie is an experienced executive, lecturer, and scholar in the fields of FinTech, Risk Management and Capital Markets.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmie-lenz-5a80485/

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Web: https://www.jimmiehlenz.com/bio

Coffee & Crypto Podcast with Lee and Jimmie: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yxDPqe6ZNwMqG8BT0PwQt?si=533bd4581a69481f
DA@D - https://www.digitalassetsatduke.org/

In this episode ofBeyond the Code, Yitzy sits down with financial planner andBlue & White Finance co-founderNadav Ellinson to tackle one of the most debated questions in investing:How much Bitcoin (or crypto) should be in your portfolio (if any)?

We discuss:

✅ The risks and rewards of allocating crypto in a long-term portfolio;

✅Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) vs. Bulk Buying—which strategy works best?

✅Bitcoin vs. ETFs—Should you hold your own crypto or go the traditional route?

✅ The apocalyptic scenario where Nadav (sort of) admits Bitcoin might save you.

This episode is packed with insights for both crypto enthusiasts and skeptics alike. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just crypto-curious, don’t miss this one!

🔗FollowNadav Ellinson &Blue and White Finance for more information on smart financial decision-making.

In this episode of Beyond the Code, Yitzy sits down with Tom Teman from the Ethereum Foundation to explore his path from early crypto days to shaping the future of wallets through account abstraction. Tom details his journey founding Portis, getting acquired by ShapeShift, and eventually joining Kraken—before landing at the Ethereum Foundation. He dives deep into ERC-4337, explaining how it revolutionizes wallet design by improving key management, enabling flexible recovery, and letting users pay gas with any token. Along the way, Tom shares candid insights into the Ethereum Foundation’s unique structure, the culture shifts he’s seen in big crypto companies, and why making crypto more user-friendly is the key to mainstream adoption. Whether you’re a builder, investor, or newcomer to web3, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes intel on how Ethereum is evolving from the inside out.

https://x.com/tomteman