This NASDAQ Company Pays You 3.5% to Hold Gold | Henry McPhie

This NASDAQ Company Pays You 3.5% to Hold Gold | Henry McPhie

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Follow Henry McPhie: https://x.com/henrymcphie_ In this episode, Connor talks with Henry McPhie, co-founder and CEO of Streamex (NASDAQ: STEX), about bringing the gold market on-chain through regulated tokenization. They discuss the launch of GLDY, a yield-bearing gold-backed token that pays holders 3.5% APY through gold leasing, how it stacks up against Tether Gold and Pax Gold, Streamex's revenue model, and the roadmap to tokenize silver, copper, oil & gas, and beyond. Timestamps: 02:05 - Launch Day Overview 03:07 - How Gold Yield Works 04:43 - Risk and Insurance Layers 06:13 - Chains and Early Demand 07:33 - Bitcoin Vs Gold 09:16 - Henry's Origin Story 11:49 - Why Go Public 13:38 - Team and Advisors 16:50 - Treasury and Seeding Liquidity 18:43 - Revenue Model Breakdown 22:42 - GLDY Versus Other Gold Tokens 27:58 - Retail and Institutional Access 30:04 - Where to Learn More Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

From Crypto Legal Advocate to US Senate Candidate | John Deaton

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage In this episode, Connor talks with John Deaton, a trial lawyer and prominent legal voice in the crypto space known for representing XRP holders in the SEC's case against Ripple. John discusses his fight against regulatory overreach and his recent entry into politics, running for the US Senate in Massachusetts. They delve into John's stance on issues like crypto regulation, healthcare, housing, energy, and the American Dream. The conversation provides insights into John's transformative journey from law to politics, his campaign platform, and his proposals for economic and social reforms. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:12 - John Deaton's Senate Campaign 10:55 - Healthcare and Economic Challenges 13:49 - John's Crypto Journey 17:39 - The Ripple Lawsuit and XRP 25:17 - Future of Crypto Regulation 27:39 - Conclusion Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Leading Investor Relations for the Solana Ecosystem | Meteora

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage [https://x.com/Proof_Coverage] Connor Lovely and Connor King sit down with Soju and Pranave from Meteora to break down how they’re turning token ownership into something that actually looks like equity. From their 48% float TGE to monthly investor recaps and $12M in discretionary buybacks, they’re building a shareholder base on Solana’s everything exchange, one that values fundamentals over speculation. We cover the pre-TGE roadshow, why there’s no equity entity (only the token), and what real crypto investor relations looks like from the inside. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:59 - Meteora's Role in Solana 06:12 - Meteora's Business Model 09:23 - Pre-TGE Roadshow and IR 15:11 - Token Entity vs. Equity Entity 19:26 - Pre-TGE Roadshow Insights 24:48 - TGE Strategy 25:53 - Launch Strategy and Market Position 28:21 - Communication Strategy with Investors 30:46 - Post-TGE Practices 36:07 - Buyback Strategy and Founder Autonomy 40:24 - Ownership Models in Crypto 46:18 - Future Plans and IR Innovations 47:55 - Conclusion Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

DePIN’s Biggest New Deal: Valeo x NATIX | Alireza Ghods

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage [https://x.com/Proof_Coverage] In this episode, Alireza Ghods from NATIX sits with Connor and shares exciting updates about the company's data collection and technological advancements. They discuss the company's new partnership with Valeo to develop one of the largest open-source multi-camera world foundational models, designed to simulate real-world driving environments for autonomous vehicles. Alireza explains how their technology can generate complex, human-readable search results and how vision language models (VLMs) are revolutionizing data search in autonomous driving. The conversation also explores NATIX's progress with the VX360 Tesla dongle for multi-camera data collection, future plans for data monetization, and the potential impact of synthetic data in the autonomous driving industry. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:14 - Updates on VX360 and Data Sales 02:09 - Vision Language Model and Its Applications 04:39 - Importance of Diverse Data for World Models 06:20 - Details on the Valeo Deal 08:15 - Use Cases and Future Plans for World Models 10:45 - Synthetic Data and Real-World Applications 19:37 - Future of Physical AI and Autonomous Driving 23:51 - Conclusion Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Providing Token holders with Real Economic Rights with SOAR | Thomas Curry

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage [https://x.com/Proof_Coverage] In this episode Connor sits with Thomas Curry, founder of SOAR, to discuss how SOAR is rethinking crypto capital formation. They explore the platform's novel approach of using token issuance as senior debt to create clearer value claims while preserving founder autonomy. Thomas shares the inspiration behind SOAR, which aims to unify equity and tokens, addressing the lack of real economic rights for token holders. They also talk about SOAR's transparent and legally sound structure that provides intrinsic value to token holders, allowing seamless buybacks and further fundraising. The discussion further includes the vision for SOAR's platform, aiming to provide retail investors access to early-stage startups, the potential solutions it offers and the importance of effective investor relations (IR) in the crypto industry. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - The Problem with Current Token Models 01:09 - The Importance of Branding in Crypto 03:05 - Thomas Curry's Background and Journey 04:41 - Token Buybacks and Market Dynamics 09:28 - SOAR's Innovative Approach to Token Issuance 14:17 - Case Study: CPT and SOAR's Debt Mechanism 20:40 - Understanding Token Dynamics 22:38 - Debt Mechanics Explained 26:01 - Founder Incentives and Market Dynamics 31:38 - Platform Launch and Vision 35:21 - Challenges in Crypto Investor Relations 37:10 - Future of Token and Equity Integration 41:17 - Final Thoughts and Contact Information Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.