Charlie sits down with Hawk (TheHawk), at the Ord Summit in Singapore. They dive into Hawk’s journey in the world of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, which started back in 2013 after a conversation with his brother-in-law. Hawk shares how he gradually became involved with Bitcoin and Ethereum and later shifted his focus toward decentralized finance (DeFi) and ordinals. They discuss the challenges of distinguishing credible figures in the online crypto space and how Hawk’s deep involvement over the years has led him to become a well-respected figure in the ordinals ecosystem.
Hawk talks about his philosophy on borrowing, lending, and leveraging within the crypto market, emphasizing how hype cycles can lead to irrational decision-making. They also explore the evolving role of tokens and lending markets in Bitcoin’s future, while Hawk highlights the importance of recognizing market signals and taking profits early. Throughout the conversation, Hawk’s pragmatic approach to navigating the volatile crypto space shines through, offering insights into how short-term strategies and gaming market opportunities can be effective, yet risky.
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Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:28 – Hawk’s Background and Nickname
03:00 – Early Bitcoin and Ethereum Involvement
04:48 – Ordinals and Early Experience
06:00 – Retired but Full-Time in Digital Assets
07:30 – Short-Term Thesis and DeFi Strategy
09:55 – Accumulating Satoshis as a Strategy
11:25 – Embracing Different Blockchains
12:58 – Gambling as Part of the Narrative
14:05 – Telegraphed Plays in Bitcoin Ecosystem
16:00 – Unexpected Plays: CAT20 and Fractal
19:05 – Tokens on Bitcoin: Speculative Events
21:45 – Stablecoin Adoption and DeFi Growth on Bitcoin
24:00 – TravelSwap and Using Bitcoin for Travel
27:30 – Ecosystem Challenges and Market Conditions
29:00 – Speculation on Future Bullish Developments