#NVIDIA Ponies Up, So is Crypto an #ADA to $800!! Let's Discuss (The Dad Ledger LIVE Ep 9)

In this episode of The Dad Ledger Podcast, hosts Ryan Fields-Spack, Timo Prietto, and Trent Cleveland dive deep into the latest crypto and economic shakes-ups while sharing dad life wins. From Trump's groundbreaking Nvidia tariff deal sparking a US-China trade war, to Ether ETF outflows hitting $465M amid skyrocketing prices, SEC's game-changing liquid staking rules, Layer 2 token rallies, and wild Cardano predictions reaching $800—we unpack it all for dads building generational wealth. Not financial advice—just real talk after the kids are in bed. Buckle up!
If you're into crypto investing, DeFi, utility tokens, Bitcoin dominance, alt season, or economic warfare via tariffs, hit that like button, subscribe for weekly episodes, and drop your questions in the comments. We're here to change family trees together!

Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & Dad Life Chit-Chat (Sick Kids, Hangovers, and Family Naps)
00:49 - Trent's Rough Week Recovery
02:11 - Trump's Nvidia Tariff: 15% on H20 Chips & US-China Trade War Implications
05:07 - Nvidia's Market Dominance (8% of Stock Market at $4.7T)
07:40 - US Surplus, Reduced Gov Spending, and Tariff Revenue ($400B+ Collected)
10:58 - Ether ETF Outflows ($465M), ETH Price Surge, and Bitcoin Dominance
14:00 - SEC Liquid Staking Win: Rewards Not Securities + Layer 2 Token Rally (6.15% Avg)
17:59 - Layer Zero Interoperability Explained: Connecting Chains Like Internet Protocols
20:16 - DeFi vs. TradFi: Faster Transfers, No Middlemen (XRP, Flare Bridges)
24:09 - What is Staking/Delegating? Real-World Breakdown (Constellation, Flare Examples)
27:02 - Providing Liquidity on AMMs: Becoming a Payment Processor (8-15% APY on XRP/Flare Pairs)
29:03 - Paradigm Shift: From Fiat Cycles to Digital Assets & Stablecoins
33:19 - Top Utility Tokens to Research (Entertainment Only): Flare, XDC, Constellation (DAG), XRP, Hedera, Cardano, Bitcoin
38:56 - Advice: Focus on Real Use Cases, Avoid Hype (NFTs/Memes), Key Influencers to Follow
41:49 - Trust Your Gut: Utility Tokens for Everyday Commerce (Smart Contracts, Escrow)
46:13 - Cardano to $800? Co-Founder's Bitcoin DeFi Integration Prediction
48:43 - Weekly Wins: Dropping Kids at College, Teaching Reading, Overcoming Dyslexia
52:58 - Closing Prayer & Outro

Crypto Projects & Tokens:

Nvidia (Tariff News): Official Site | Recent Tariff Article: Bloomberg Coverage
Ethereum (ETH ETF Outflows): Official Site | ETF Outflow News: CoinDesk Article
SEC Liquid Staking Guidance: SEC Official Release
Cardano (ADA to $800 Prediction): Official Site | Co-Founder Interview: YouTube Clip
Constellation (DAG): Official Site | Foot Traffic Mining Program: Dor Traffic Miner
Flare Network: Official Site | Airdrop Incentives: Flare Drops Info
XRP (Ripple): Official Site | Automatic Market Maker (AMM): Ripple AMM Explainer
XDC Network: Official Site | Trade Finance Focus: XDC Whitepaper
Hedera (HBAR): Official Site – Mentioned as "Federa" for smart contracts.

Influencers & Podcasts:

Kevin Cage: Twitter/X – https://x.com/kevincage_
Blockchain Backer: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlockchainBacker

#CryptoNews #DadPodcast #TrumpTariffs #NvidiaAI #EtherETF #DeFiStaking #Layer2Tokens #Cardano800 #UtilityTokens #BitcoinDominance #AltSeason #GenerationalWealth #DadLife
Disclaimer: This is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Not financial advice—DYOR and consult professionals. Markets are volatile!