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Bell Curve

Bell Curve

Hosted by Mike Ippolito, Bell Curve is for degens stuck in the middle of the bell curve.

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Show overview

Bell Curve has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 356 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 400 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 8th season.

Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 58 min and 1h 17m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 42 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Blockworks.

Episodes
356
Running
2022–2026 · 4y
Median length
1h 6m
Cadence
Several per week

From the publisher

Bell Curve breaks down the most important themes in crypto for people who, like us, are confined to the middle of the bell curve. Each season explores a different thesis that we'll test and refine through debate with crypto's best. If you're a crypto native, degen or investooor, this podcast is for you. Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx

Latest Episodes

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Crypto's SocialFi Moment, Fomo Raises $75M & The Rise of Collectables

Jun 26, 202634 min

The Resurgence of Decentralized AI | Roundup

Jun 19, 202657 min

Blockworks Acquires Messari

Jun 12, 202629 min

Inflection Point Cross-Post: Crypto Is Forcing Traditional Finance To Upgrade

Jun 12, 20261h 13m

NEAR Is Betting Everything On AI Agents | Roundup

Jun 5, 202635 min

Is Crypto Broken? | Roundup

May 29, 202647 min

Can Ethereum Still Win? | Roundup

May 22, 202633 min

Circle’s Arc: Bull & Bear Cases | Roundup

May 15, 202656 min

Can Neobanks Break Traditional Banking? | Roundup

May 8, 202640 min

Why Investable Tokens Need Real Disclosures | Roundup

May 1, 202646 min

What Brings Capital Back to DeFi? | Roundup

Apr 26, 202655 min

Can DeFi Bounce Back? | Sam MacPherson & monetsupply

Apr 24, 202655 min

The Blockworks Vision

Apr 22, 202644 min

Solana Is Becoming The Home Of Onchain Credit Origination | Marius Ciubotariu & Reid Simon

Apr 21, 202655 min

The Next Bull Market | Roundup

Apr 17, 20261h 5m

Agents as Companies: The EigenCloud Thesis | Sreeram Kannan & Gajesh Naik

Apr 14, 20261h 3m

The New Rules of Crypto Fundraising | Roundup

Apr 10, 20261h 2m

The Bull & Bear Cases For Ethereum | Roundup

This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss the bull and bear cases for Ethereum. They cover RWA dominance, agentic payments potential, leadership concerns, fee generation challenges, competition from Solana and corp chains, and the eroding network effects of ETH as a base asset. Thanks for tuning in! – Follow Myles: https://x.com/MylesOneil Follow Xavier: https://x.com/0xave Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH —- Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (09:14) Bull Cases For Ethereum (19:12) Bear Cases For Ethereum (30:00) Ethereum’s North Star (39:15) Final Verdict —-- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve 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. Mike, Xavier, Myles, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Apr 3, 202644 min

Live From DAS: The End of Regulatory Theater | Tushar Jain & Greg Xethalis

Live from DAS, we’re joined by Tushar Jain and Greg Xethalis from Multicoin to discuss the CLARITY Act's implications for token projects, including disclosure requirements, value accrual mechanisms, the collapse of the token-equity dual structure, founder responsibilities around PMF, and the banking lobby's bad-faith opposition to stablecoin yield. Thanks for tuning in! -- Follow Tushar: https://x.com/tushar_jain Follow Greg: https://x.com/xethalis Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH -- Timestamps (0:00) Introduction (3:33) CLARITY: Where the Bill Stands (4:57) Token Projects & the New Disclosure Era (7:19) End of the Foundation Farce (12:03) Investors Price Uncertainty Into Tokens (18:42) Will CLARITY Fix Token Performance? (25:44) What VCs Expect From Founders Now (35:17) Value Accrual (43:45) Banks vs Stablecoins -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve 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. Mike, Xavier, Myles, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Mar 31, 202653 min

Live From DAS: Are Tokens Dead? | Roundup

Recorded live at Digital Asset Summit 2026, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier discuss the conference's institutional tone, the divergence between crypto's maturing infrastructure and underperforming tokens, the structural problems plaguing token launches, and what conditions might drive the next token bull market. Thanks for tuning in! – Follow Myles: https://x.com/MylesOneil Follow Xavier: https://x.com/0xave Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH —- Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (03:07) Are Tokens Dead? (07:17) The Last Five Years (19:55) Blockworks IR Ad (20:43) Will Tokens Make a Comeback? (27:04) The Next Token Bull Market —-- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve 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. Mike, Xavier, Myles, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Mar 27, 202631 min
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