Facing significant changes and challenges in the Hedera ecosystem, I've decided to pause the "Hashgraph Enthusiasts" live show after nearly three years and 146 episodes to focus on more impactful work in the HBAR community. Recognizing that others and I are spread thin, I believe I can bring greater value through my role as Director of Communications at Hgraph, where I'm working on initiatives critical to the ecosystem's growth, particularly in supporting developers and startups. Emphasizing that this hiatus is not an end but the start of a new chapter, I stress the importance of personal growth to foster ecosystem development. I also call for unity within the community, urge Hedera leadership to improve transparency and responsiveness, and remain confident about the future, believing that how these challenges are handled will determine long-term success. Hello future, goodbye past... exciting things ahead! Watch episode #146 on YouTube → Subscribe on Spotify → sptfy.com/hashgraph Subscribe on Apple → apple.co/4d7LKiC Follow me on 𝕏 → x.com/itsbrandond Official website → hashgraph.news

A conversation w/ OnlyLarping, Co-Founder of Karate Combat, about UP Layer 2 and the future of ""fun"" on Hedera. Plus, Mondelez & SKUx use case, PACK staking, the TPS drop, HelloFuture Hackathon 2.0 and more Hedera news! Live 🎙️ every Wednesday at 12pm ET / 9am PT Support ❤️ send HBAR to the show's wallet → 0.0.1725506 This week's stories & timestamps: (00:02:50) - Ecosystem Updates: Mondelēz & SKUx, HashPack Staking, THA Newsletter, Rooster Cartel, Dropp, TPS is Down, WallaWallet, HelloFuture Hackathon 2.0(00:42:46) - Interview w/ OnlyLarping, Co-Founder of Karate Combat Watch episode #145 on YouTube → Subscribe on Spotify → sptfy.com/hashgraph Subscribe on Apple → apple.co/4d7LKiC Follow me on 𝕏 → x.com/itsbrandond Official website → hashgraph.news

The state of Hedera NFTs w/ Patricia from SentX (an in-depth conversation). Also, block streams and frictionless airdrops are about to change everything on Hedera. Plus, we move closer to an HBAR ETF and other top Hedera news like Nodien, $PACK staking, Axelar and Bonzo Finance! Live 🎙️ every Wednesday at 12pm ET / 9am PT Support ❤️ send HBAR to the show's wallet → 0.0.1725506 This week's stories & timestamps: (00:04:48) - Ecosystem Updates: AtmaIO, Nodien, PACK Staking, Hiero, Axelar, Bonzo Finance, BankSocial, HashPack x KarateCombat(00:30:59) - Interview w/ Patricia from SentX: The State of Hedera NFTs and Growing the Ecosystem(01:36:29) - Block Nodes & Streams (HIP-1056): Unlocking the Roadmap for Hedera(01:44:56) - Frictionless Airdrops (HIP-904): This Changes Everything for Hedera(01:56:10) - Canary Capital Files with SEC: We're Closer to an HBAR ETF Watch episode #144 on YouTube → Subscribe on Spotify → sptfy.com/hashgraph Subscribe on Apple → apple.co/4d7LKiC Follow me on 𝕏 → x.com/itsbrandond Official website → hashgraph.news

A closer look at Hedera's Governing Council w/ Brady Gentile from Bonzo Finance (in-depth conversation). Also, a possible HBAR ETF? Plus, a review of the recent GC meeting minutes, bullish posts, Axelar breadcrumbs, Karate Combat and more top news! Live 🎙️ every Wednesday at 12pm ET / 9am PT Support ❤️ send HBAR to the show's wallet → 0.0.1725506 This week's stories & timestamps: (00:03:24) - Ecosystem Updates: Grelf/Charles, Karate Combat, Chainlink, Axelar, Scintilla, David Tweets, Canary Capital(00:23:22) - Hedera Governing Council Meeting Minutes(00:32:35) - DOVU News(00:33:48) - Interview w/ Brady Gentile: A Closer Look at Hedera's Governing Council(01:33:29) - Developing Story: BankSocial SLP Funds(01:49:52) - Support The Show : ) Watch episode #143 on YouTube → Subscribe on Spotify → sptfy.com/hashgraph Subscribe on Apple → apple.co/4d7LKiC Follow me on 𝕏 → x.com/itsbrandond Official website → hashgraph.news

An amazing interview with Brian, co-founder of Hashpoint Research about the future of investor analytics on Hedera. Plus, USDS (new stablecoin from BitGo), UDPN (CBDC + Stablecoin), Hedera hackathon winners and major breadcrumbs! Another huge week in Hedera! Live 🎙️ every Wednesday at 12pm ET / 9am PT Support ❤️ send HBAR to the show's wallet → 0.0.1725506 This week's stories & timestamps: (00:03:40) - Ecosystem Updates: Grelf, Hedera President Alpha, Dead Pixels, Earthlings, Emerge VC, MIOO, HIP-904 (Rarible Breadcrumb)?(00:21:54) - UDPN: Huge Use Case on Hedera (CBDC and Stablecoin Studio)(00:27:31) - Hashpoint Interview w/ Brian: The Future of Investor Analytics on Hedera(01:40:23) - USDS: BitGo to Launch New USD Stablecoin (on Hedera?)(01:49:54) - The Hedera Hackathon Winners! Watch episode #142 on YouTube → Subscribe on Spotify → sptfy.com/hashgraph Subscribe on Apple → apple.co/4d7LKiC Follow me on 𝕏 → x.com/itsbrandond Official website → hashgraph.news

An in-depth conversation about Hiero and the future of the ecosystem with Richard Bair, VP Software Engineering at Hedera. Plus the new Asset Tokenization Studio, updates from Karate Combat, Linux Foundation, AUDD and other top stories! Live 🎙️ every Wednesday at 12pm ET / 9am PT Support ❤️ send HBAR to the show's wallet → 0.0.1725506 This week's stories & timestamps: (00:03:38) - Ecosystem updates: Karate Combat, Neuron, TuneFM, Hedera events, AUDD, HashPack, Bonzo Finance and Hashpoint Research(00:22:07) - Dr. Leemon Baird Talks About Hiero at The Linux Foundation's Open Source Summit(00:30:34) - Interview: Richard Bair, VP Software Engineering at Hedera (A Conversation About Hiero)(00:34:21) - What is ""Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust""? w/ Richard Bair(00:43:20) - Hiero's effect on the Hedera Governing Council w/ Richard Bair(00:58:56) - Hiero's Journey and Challenges Ahead w/ Richard Bair(01:22:20) - Hiero's effect on HBAR and the Hedera Ecosystem w/ Richard Bair(01:33:37) - The Future State of Hiero w/ Richard Bair(01:56:35) - Hedera Asset Tokenization Studio Explained(02:05:48) - Hedera, Ripple and Aptos Join the MiCA Crypto Alliance(02:07:21) - I'm Feeling Bullish Watch episode #141 on YouTube → Subscribe on Spotify → sptfy.com/hashgraph Subscribe on Apple → apple.co/4d7LKiC Follow me on 𝕏 → x.com/itsbrandond Official website → hashgraph.news

An interview with HBARK (Ashe aka Captain Jack) about community engagement and the future of Hedera. Also, DeRec, EMTECH, HIP-850, the Q3 monster use case and breadcrumbs. Plus, Grelf stops by and other top stories in the Hedera ecosystem... Live 🎙️ every Wednesday at 12pm ET / 9am PT Support ❤️ send HBAR to the show's wallet → 0.0.1725506 This week's stories & timestamps: (00:02:54) - Ecosystem Updates: DeRec, TOKO, Dropp, EMTECH, HIP-850, Karate Combat(00:24:40) - Rob Allen on Leadership in the Hedera Ecosystem (Clip from The HBAR Bull)(00:31:26) - A Conversation With Ashe, aka Captain Jack (HBARK): Community engagement and the future of Hedera(01:33:49) - Behind Closed Doors: What Could Be Happening Inside Hedera?(01:46:28) - Grelf Calls In: ""Everybody Needs to Chill""(01:57:13) - Elephant in the Room: Q3 Monster Use Case? Watch episode #140 on YouTube → Subscribe on Spotify → sptfy.com/hashgraph Subscribe on Apple → apple.co/4d7LKiC Follow me on 𝕏 → x.com/itsbrandond Official website → hashgraph.news

A big, important conversation with The HBAR Bull after leaving The HBAR Foundation. Plus, GC minutes, Hedera marketing updates, DeRec breadcrumbs, DOVU news, SaucerSwap milestones, Bonzo Finance updates and more top news! And, the Hackathon winners are approaching... Live 🎙️ every Wednesday at 12pm ET / 9am PT Support ❤️ send HBAR to the show's wallet → 0.0.1725506 This week's stories & timestamps: (00:01:55) - Ecosystem Updates: DOVU, HSUITE, HBAR Foundation, FSCO, Bonzo Finance, GC Meeting, SentX + Mouth, DeRec, SaucerSwap & Hedera Marketing(00:32:20) - The HBAR Bull Interview: Leaving The HBAR Foundation(00:38:28) - HBAR Bull on Intrinsic Motivation(00:52:12) - Toughts on Transparency and Incentives with HBAR Bull(01:00:27) - HBAR Bull on Leadership(01:13:09) - Retail Pays the Bills w/ The HBAR Bull(01:26:03) - HBAR Bull on Disconnects and Need for Trust in Hedera(01:35:30) - Question for HBAR Bull: What Do You Say to Someone Leaving Hedera? Watch episode #139 on YouTube → Subscribe on Spotify → sptfy.com/hashgraph Subscribe on Apple → apple.co/4d7LKiC Follow me on 𝕏 → x.com/itsbrandond Official website → hashgraph.news

Hgraph launches the Hedera Revenue Dashboard, my Toronto crypto experience, Thrive Coin, Bonzo Finance, Karate Combat, Neuron, HBAR staking + other top stories! Plus, Tyler McDonald and Gerbert the Grelf stop by the show! Live 🎙️ every Wednesday at 12pm ET / 9am PT Support ❤️ send HBAR to the show's wallet → 0.0.1725506 This week's stories & timestamps: (00:04:45) - My trip to the Toronto crypto conference(00:16:53) - My thoughts on Hedera Thrive Coin(00:22:52) - Ecosystem Updates: hBARK, Ayo Pay, Copper, Kiloscribe, Karate Combat, Bonzo Finance, Neuron, HBAR Staking(01:01:06) - Launching Hgraph's Hedera Revenue Dashboard w/ Tyler McDonald & Gerbert Watch episode #138 on YouTube → Subscribe on Spotify → sptfy.com/hashgraph Subscribe on Apple → apple.co/4d7LKiC Follow me on 𝕏 → x.com/itsbrandond Official website → hashgraph.news

This week, Hedera joins the IIF, we take a closer look at Hedera's organizations, more thoughts on ecosystem adoption and marketing, TVL vs TVR and other top HBAR news from the community... plus I tease a surprise! Note: next week I will be away, but back on August 21st at the regular time. Live 🎙️ every Wednesday at 12pm ET / 9am PT Support ❤️ send HBAR to the show's wallet → 0.0.1725506 This week's stories & timestamps: (00:02:08) - So... the markets are down(00:05:36) - Ecosystem Updates: Hedera joins IIF. Plus Eliptic, Metamask, PACK staking, TVL vs TVR and SaucerSwap governance(00:35:39) - A conflict of disinterest? Thoughts on Hedera leadership.(00:54:14) - A closer look at this clip featuring Rob Allen (from The HBAR Bull)(01:10:23) - Is Hedera boring?(01:19:39) - This Reddit post is insane... some much needed Hopium!(01:33:40) - I tease something cool being worked on... (turn the volume up!) Watch episode #137 on YouTube → Subscribe on Spotify → sptfy.com/hashgraph Subscribe on Apple → apple.co/4d7LKiC Follow me on 𝕏 → x.com/itsbrandond Official website → hashgraph.news