Name: Why X Cash Tags Could Usher in the Next Altseason: Uneasy Money
Uploaded: 2026-01-18T07:11:25+00:00
Duration: 3239 s

Speakers

Kain Warwick — Founder, Infinex & Synthetix

Luca Netz — CEO, Pudgy Penguins (Igloo Inc.)

Taylor Monahan — Security Lead, MetaMask

Summary

The Uneasy Money hosts discuss Monero's record run and whether privacy coins like XMR and Zcash are attractive long-term bets amid AI-driven transparency. They debate Ethereum's walkaway test, ETH value accrual, and Solana's consumer UX. The episode also covers Eric Adams' NYC token rug, memecoin PvP dynamics, and X's algorithm/cashtag changes, including the possibility that in-app crypto buying could spark the next altseason.

Monero and Zcash rally as the privacy narrative returns.
Luca Netz makes a long-term bet on privacy dino coins.
Kain Warwick warns privacy coins still face regulatory headwinds.
Vitalik's walkaway test sparks debate on Ethereum ossification.
Kain sees Ethereum's roadmap improving while Luca questions ETH value accrual.
Luca still views Solana as best for consumer onboarding.
Eric Adams' NYC token rugs, highlighting memecoin scam risks.
X algorithmic changes and cashtags could unlock altseason if crypto buying ships.

Ideas

Kain Warwick Founder, Infinex & Synthetix 0:00

X crypto buying could spark altseason

If X's hashtag/cashtag feature works and allows users to buy crypto directly on X, it could unlock a massive new distribution channel for tokens; this is not priced in and could drive the next altseason, with X listings becoming the new catalyst.

Luca Netz CEO, Pudgy Penguins (Igloo Inc.) 4:38

Privacy dino coins are long-term bets

In an AI-driven world where transparency and censorship increase, incumbent privacy coins Monero and Zcash benefit from their long test of time, fixed supply, and cypherpunk appeal; he is personally making a big bet and expects them to be top performers over the next decade.

Kain Warwick Founder, Infinex & Synthetix 6:26

Privacy coins still face regulatory headwinds

Privacy tokens remain in a uniquely hostile regulatory category, with exchange delistings and scrutiny unlikely to fully resolve just because broader crypto regulation improves, so they still face a fight.

Kain Warwick Founder, Infinex & Synthetix 14:54

Avoid NYC-themed tokens; they are scams

NYC-themed tokens like Eric Adams' NYC token are inherently scammy and should not be bought; the token's liquidity removal and 99.99% crash reinforce that these are grifts.

Kain Warwick Founder, Infinex & Synthetix 19:09

Memecoins are risky PvP trading

The last memecoin cycle devolved into pure PvP where bots, snipers, and bundlers fought for speed, causing rapid unwinds and washing out retail, making memecoins dangerous to hold.

Luca Netz CEO, Pudgy Penguins (Igloo Inc.) 25:29

ETH value accrual may lag competitors

Ethereum's vision as a human-necessity, immutable blockchain may not accrue value to ETH holders as effectively as performant chains built like businesses to drive value to stakeholders.

Kain Warwick Founder, Infinex & Synthetix 27:06

Ethereum roadmap may lead without trade-offs

Ethereum's technical roadmap has compressed in recent years, and it could soon be the fastest blockchain with the most block space, censorship resistance, and immutability without trade-offs, making it a compelling long-term bet.

Luca Netz CEO, Pudgy Penguins (Igloo Inc.) 38:41

Solana has best consumer onboarding experience

Solana still offers the best consumer zero-to-one experience, especially through Phantom, giving it a structural edge in onboarding new users even as Ethereum improves.

Why X Cash Tags Could Usher in the Next Altseason: Uneasy Money

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