The U.S. crypto scene is finally waking up.
After years of regulatory uncertainty and innovation flight, the winds are shifting. Charlie Shrem sits down with Jesse Darnell, [https://www.instagram.com/jemappellejesse?igsh=anA5OHpxdTJnZm1x&utm_source=qr] former Marine and founder of ADVXNCE Protocol, fresh off Token2049 in Singapore, to talk about why global builders are suddenly turning their eyes back to America.
They dive into:
What Token2049 reveals about the real direction of crypto in Asia
How the U.S. is quietly reopening for crypto innovation — from Wyoming to D.C.
The rise of “AI + Blockchain” startups and why VCs are finally paying attention again
What it means to build a company that’s both community-driven and battle-tested
Lessons from the Marines on leadership, pain, and moving fast in chaos
Why meme coins and serious protocols actually depend on each other
It’s a grounded, hopeful conversation about where the next wave of building will happen — and what it’ll take to win.
Jesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jemappellejesse
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