{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"1: What Is Crypto, Really?","description":"If you\u2019ve ever wondered what crypto actually is, why it matters, and why everyone has an opinion about it\u2014this episode is for you. With expert guest Stuart Alderoty, President of the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) and Chief Legal Officer at Ripple, we break down what crypto is, how blockchain works, and why it\u2019s becoming part of everyday life. You\u2019ll learn how to explain crypto to your grandma, what gives crypto its value, how it cuts out middlemen to make transactions faster and cheaper, and hear real stories of people using it for freedom, security, and opportunity. Whether you\u2019re curious, skeptical, or starting from zero, this episode will finally make crypto make sense with this Crypto 101 crash course \u2014 no jargon, charts, or hype. What's Discussed:&amp;nbsp; 03:10 \u2013 From Wall Street to Blockchain: A Big Shift 08:25 \u2013 Quickfire Myths, Mistakes, and Must-Knows 12:10 \u2013 Explaining Crypto So Even Your Grandma Gets It 18:45 \u2013 What Actually Gives Crypto Its Value 25:30 \u2013 5 Surprising Ways People Use Crypto Every Day 33:15 \u2013 \u201cTrustless\u201d Sounds Bad\u2026 Until You Hear This 39:40 \u2013 The Future of Money Is Already Here Find more from Stuart Alderoty:  Website: https:\/\/ripple.com\/company\/leadership\/stuart-alderoty\/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com\/in\/stuartalderoty  X (Twitter): @s_alderoty Learn more about the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA):  Website: https:\/\/nca.org\/learnInstagram: @natcryptoassocYouTube: National Cryptocurrency Association &amp;nbsp; Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. ","author_name":"Crypto, Explained by the National Cryptocurrency Association","author_url":"https:\/\/nca.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38823330\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38823330"}