E191: Dan Tapiero: After 35 Years, I Figured Out The Secrets To Getting Rich In Crypto

Dan Tapiero, founder of $1.7 billion digital asset firm 10T Holdings, returns to reveal the boring secrets to getting rich in crypto that actually work, from why he passed on FTX to the selling rule that keeps you from giving it all back.

After 35 years in investing, including working under legends Stan Druckenmiller, Julian Robertson and Steve Cohen, Dan explains why crypto is the easiest place in the world to make money and the hardest place to keep it.

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The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

0:00 Intro

2:05 What Rich People Understand About Money

3:54 Why Dan Isn't On Instagram

5:18 The Biggest Myths About Getting Rich

6:43 Advice That Keeps People Poor

9:49 How FOMO Becomes The Wrecker Of Wealth

15:25 Partnerships: @Variational @BitwiseInvest

16:17 What People Shouldn't Optimize For In Crypto Today

18:20 Mistakes People Make In Their 20s & 30s

20:54 Knowing When To Sell Is A Skill All Should Learn

25:54 Skill vs Patience In Wealth Building

28:54 Why Do People Sell Their Winners Too Early?

30:46 Partnership: @KASTxyz

31:34 Where We're At Within The Crypto Wealth Cycle

37:20 Dan's Thoughts On Zcash's Progress

39:50 The Best Ways To Bet On Assets Going On Chain

43:01 How Bullish Is Dan On NFTs?

45:38 What Smart People In Crypto Get Wrong Today

48:26 Partnerships: @JupiterExchange @Ethena

49:09 Why All Monetary Value Will Go On Chain

51:21 Where Should A 25-Year-Old Spend Their Energy?

52:57 The Secrets To Getting Rich In Crypto

58:04 What Does A Rich Life Look Like For Dan?

59:58 Closing Thoughts