Podcast: Powell Suggests Tapering, NFTs Boom, and Layer 1 Wars Heat Up

Get your macro fix with Blockworks’ own Mike Ippolito and Tyler Neville.

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In the weekly roundup episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder, sits down with Economic Strategist Tyler Neville to talk about rising wages, home prices, the impact of Powell’s suggestion to taper, the booming NFT market, and the layer 1 wars that are starting to heat up.

Watch the full episode below.👇

“On the Margin” is a two-part show. Once a week, Mike interviews industry experts, and then at the end of the week he is joined by a co-host where they break down the top crypto and macro stories. Episodes go live every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

Subscribe to “On the Margin” today on Apple or Spotify, or watch episodes on YouTube.

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