Episode Summary
Dan Ryder went from serving in the military to building a career in one of the most misunderstood industries out there: cryptocurrency. In this episode, Doug and Dan cut through the noise and talk about what crypto actually is, where the real opportunities are, and why Dan’s book, The Hidden Digital Gold Rush, was written for the person who’s curious but doesn’t know where to start.
Key Takeaways
- Crypto has a reputation problem, and most of it is undeserved
- Decentralized finance (DeFi) is opening doors that traditional banking keeps locked
- The risks are real, and going in with your eyes open is the only way to play it
- 2026 could be a turning point for digital currency
- You don’t need to be a tech expert or a hedge fund manager to get started
About the Guest
Dan Ryder is a military veteran turned entrepreneur and crypto educator. His bestselling book, The Hidden Digital Gold Rush, gives regular people a no-nonsense roadmap to understanding and investing in cryptocurrency.
Get a copy of Dan’s book:
The Hidden Digital Gold Rush: Decoding DeFi