Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
This week, Ryan Watkins join the show to discuss the current state of crypto and where he sees the most opportunity in 2026. We deep dive into running a crypto fund in 2026, do four year cycles still exist, the Hyperliquid thesis, token unlocks and more. Enjoy!
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Robots will soon outnumber humans onchain. peaqOS turns them into a new trusted liquid asset class, with yield tied to real-world workloads. It gives robots all they need to do business on any chain — and lets humans earn from automation. Explore the Machine Economy: https://peaq.xyz
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:02 Running A Crypto Fund In 2026
09:55 Do Four Year Cycles Exist?
16:36 peaq Ad
17:22 How To Find A Trade
25:52 The Hyperliquid Thesis
49:44 Is The Hyperliquid Trade Overcrowded?
53:28 Opportunities In Crypto, Token Unlocks & The L1 Trade
01:02:16 Zcash & Privacy
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
This week, Ryan Watkins join the show to discuss the current state of crypto and where he sees the most opportunity in 2026. We deep dive into running a crypto fund in 2026, do four year cycles still exist, the Hyperliquid thesis, token unlocks and more. Enjoy!
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Follow Ryan: https://x.com/RyanWatkins_
Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz
Follow Empire: https://x.com/theempirepod
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Robots will soon outnumber humans onchain. peaqOS turns them into a new trusted liquid asset class, with yield tied to real-world workloads. It gives robots all they need to do business on any chain — and lets humans earn from automation. Explore the Machine Economy: https://peaq.xyz
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:02 Running A Crypto Fund In 2026
09:55 Do Four Year Cycles Exist?
16:36 peaq Ad
17:22 How To Find A Trade
25:52 The Hyperliquid Thesis
49:44 Is The Hyperliquid Trade Overcrowded?
53:28 Opportunities In Crypto, Token Unlocks & The L1 Trade
01:02:16 Zcash & Privacy
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
