Blockchain Banter: Beneath the Surface
We discuss Kaspa, a fast, decentralized, proof-of-work, scalable, and secure protocol. It is so much more than a cryptocurrency. Kaspa is peer-to-peer electronic cash. It is also programmable, and people are building in the Kaspa ecosystem. We discuss Kaspa news, adoption, BlockDAG tech, and the human perspective. We are not professional financial advisors, and everything we say is purely opinion and not financial advice. Do your own research. We look forward to connecting with you!
Episodes
This live stream was a wide-ranging, in-depth discussion on advances and applications in the Kaspa blockchain, hosted by Juan and Cara.
The session updated the Kaspa community on recent developments, including OliveChain's supply chain provenance project and upcoming network upgrades. Panelists and guests shared technical insights, debated market positioning, industry adoption, technical hurdles, enterprise messaging gaps, and ...
This live stream of "Blockchain Banter: Beneath the Surface" brought together a group of dedicated Kaspa community members, hosts, and guests for an in-depth discussion about the present and future of blockchain technology—especially focusing on Kaspa and its contrast to Bitcoin and Solana. The conversation explored technical, social, and economic issues around blockchain security budgets, memecoin dynamics, miner incenti...
The panel from Blockchain Banter, hosted by Cara and Juan, gather to discuss the recent revelations connecting Jeffrey Epstein to funding and influence in the early crypto ecosystem, especially regarding the Bitcoin Foundation, MIT's Media Lab, and major projects like Blockstream and Coinbase. The episode aims to bring both research and speculation about how nefarious actors and their funding could have steered development in c...
Join us for Episode 15 of Blockchain Banter: Beneath the Surface, where we dive deep into the world of coding, AI-assisted development, and the future of Kaspa cryptocurrency. Hosted by Juan and Cara, this episode features inspiring stories and expert insights from the Kaspa community.
Cara shares her journey from beginner coder to building a Pong game and multiple browser extensions for Kaspa using AI tools like GitHub Co-Pilot...
Join us for Episode 14 of Blockchain Banter: Beneath The Surface, where hosts Juan and Cara explore the latest in Kaspa developments, community insights, and macroeconomic trends. Featuring engaging discussions with Kaspa enthusiasts and experts.The episode kicks off with excitement over VProgs hitting GitHub, open-source progress, and upcoming Kaspa explorers like KRC Bot's fair and transparent version.
Juan recounts a dra...
Archived X Space with co-hosts @glitchin888 and @12stringcara.
This episode of Blockchain Banter: Beneath the Surface (Episode 13) features an open mic discussion with core community members exploring decentralization in energy markets, carbon markets, and blockchain technical standards for energy trading. The format invites tough audience questions and candid exchanges among experts, builders, and community members. The focus i...
Archived X Space recording featuring co-hosts @12stringcara and @glitchin888.
In this episode of Blockchain Banter: Beneath the Surface, hosts Cara and Juan bring together passionate members of the Kaspa community for an energetic, wide-ranging discussion on recent developments, new project launches, and the growing ecosystem. The focus is on keeping the community informed, inspired, and connected — covering technical upgrades, ...
Archived X Space with co-hosts @12stringcara and @glitchin888.
This live stream is a lively, in-depth community discussion on Kaspa blockchain developments, challenges, and philosophies — with plenty of banter about decentralized tech, sovereignty, and the future of crypto.
Hosted by Juan and Cara, the session features seasoned community members and special guests sharing insights, tackling technical questions, and debating ...
Recorded X Space with @glitchin888 and @12stringcara.
This live stream is episode 10 of the "Blockchain Banter: Beneath the Surface" series, hosted by Cara and Juan. The focus of the event is deep discussion around Kaspa (KAS), a proof-of-work cryptocurrency project built on the innovative blockDAG architecture (via the GHOSTDAG protocol), its ecosystem, and how it positions itself against Bitcoin and other cryptocurre...
Thanksgiving episode (short and sweet) featuring @12stringcara and @glitchin888 on X.
This live session, held in the spirit of gratitude ahead of Thanksgiving, is a relaxed and candid conversation between hosts Cara and Juan. Their goal is to share updates and reflections on the Kaspa blockchain ecosystem, discuss trends in cryptocurrency markets, and foster community through personal storytelling and open dialogue. Key topics i...
Recorded space co-hosted by @glitchin888 and @12stringcara on X.
This live session of "Blockchain Banter – Beneath the Surface" dives into updates, community dynamics, and technical advancements in the Kaspa (KAS) ecosystem. The hosts and guests explore community challenges and resilience, emerging decentralized innovations on Kaspa, sovereignty and sound money principles, and how this high-speed blockDAG challenges th...
Cara (12StringCara): Co-host, blockchain educator, community leader, and delegate for Kaspa Unchained. Bridges technical and non-technical audiences with authenticity and life experience.
Juan: Co-host and advocate for clear crypto communication. Business/sales background, focused on bridging normies and techies as a daily community builder.
Kaspa Onion, Bishop, Buffalo, Gonzo, and others: Key community voices bringing divers...
Co-hosted by @12stringcara and @glitchin888 on X.
This live stream from the "Blockchain Banter" team is an energetic deep dive into Tangem Pay (likely the service referred to as Tandem Pay / tangent.com in the original), a groundbreaking non-custodial virtual Visa card that lets users spend stablecoins (starting with USDC on Polygon) anywhere Visa is accepted—bridging crypto to everyday commerce. Hosts Cara and Juan, j...
Co-hosted by Cara and Juan on X. @12stringcara and @glitchin888
This episode of Blockchain Banter: Beneath the Surface is a heartfelt, community-focused deep dive into Kaspa (KAS), Bitcoin, and the crypto landscape. Hosts Cara and Juan, alongside passionate guests, share inspiration, technical updates, financial wisdom, and personal stories on why decentralized sound money matters. The panel stresses openness, education, counter...
X Space recorded on 10/22/25 co-hosted by @12stringcara and @glitchin888.
This live episode of Blockchain Banter: Beneath the Surface delivers fresh community updates, technical insights, and marketing momentum in the Kaspa (KAS) ecosystem. Hosts Cara and Juan lead discussions on the recent AWS outage's ripple effects on crypto, decentralized project risks, grassroots marketing pushes, and the exciting launch of KasMap—a global soci...
In this episode:
@glitchin888 shared insights on a Bitcoin Backed loan liquidation over 6 Figures
@12stringcara shared her inspiration for a book that needed Kaspa to exist after starting it and discarding it 8 years ago
@TheoryBuffalo gave his insights and ted talked us on why Sovereignty is so important!
@Kaspamarketing was on stage for the first time giving thoughts on our approach- Jehovah Kaspisans, He has a point! We should be mo...
Juan and Cara co-host this second episode. We talk about Kaspa with several special guests!
This live session of Blockchain Banter: Beneath the Surface tackles the current state of the Kaspa (KAS) ecosystem head-on—addressing price concerns amid FUD, the core commitment to decentralization, technical progress, and grassroots momentum. Hosts Cara and Juan deliver balanced, data-backed insights alongside personal reflections on long-t...
Juan and Cara co-host Blockchain Banter and talk about Kaspa and crypto.
This inaugural episode of Blockchain Banter: Beneath the Surface (Oct 1, 2025, ~4:11 hours) launches the series to amplify the Kaspa (KAS) community's reach and visibility. Hosts Cara and Juan (Miami) recap the recent Kaspa Experience event, spotlight ecosystem innovations, and foster collaboration between technical and everyday users. The interactive f...
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