Episode
A Conversation With a Dogecoin Millionaire: An Update
31:52
Published: Wed Dec 29 2021
Description
This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since they first ran.This episode contains strong language.Dogecoin started out as a kind of inside joke in the world of cryptocurrency. However, earlier this year, it quickly became, for some, a very serious path to wealth.Today, we return to the unlikely story of a 33-year-old who bought the cryptocurrency and became a millionaire in the process, to see what he has lost or gained in the time since.Guest: Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times. Sign up here to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: Glauber Contessoto went looking for something that could change his fortunes overnight. He found it in a joke cryptocurrency.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
The Daily revisits the story of Kevin, who bought a cryptocurrency, an NFT, became a millionaire and sold it for charity, hearing what happened after having made $750,000 at the time of the original podcast episode.
00:00 - 01:09 (01:09)
Summary
The Daily revisits the story of Kevin, who bought a cryptocurrency, an NFT, became a millionaire and sold it for charity, hearing what happened after having made $750,000 at the time of the original podcast episode.
EpisodeA Conversation With a Dogecoin Millionaire: An Update
PodcastThe Daily
Amanda Brennan talks about the origin and evolution of memes, including the popular dog meme 'Doge', and her experience analyzing internet culture at Tumblr and Know Your Meme.
01:09 - 07:00 (05:51)
Summary
Amanda Brennan talks about the origin and evolution of memes, including the popular dog meme 'Doge', and her experience analyzing internet culture at Tumblr and Know Your Meme.
EpisodeA Conversation With a Dogecoin Millionaire: An Update
PodcastThe Daily
Glauber, dissatisfied with the traditional economy, starts searching for the next GameStop to invest in.
07:00 - 12:37 (05:36)
Summary
Glauber, dissatisfied with the traditional economy, starts searching for the next GameStop to invest in. He turns to the internet and eventually seeks the help of a realtor to find a house in the woods where he can focus on this search.
EpisodeA Conversation With a Dogecoin Millionaire: An Update
PodcastThe Daily
Dogecoin's value skyrocketed more than triple the value in one day and was influenced by Elon Musk's tweets.
12:38 - 16:29 (03:51)
Summary
Dogecoin's value skyrocketed more than triple the value in one day and was influenced by Elon Musk's tweets.
EpisodeA Conversation With a Dogecoin Millionaire: An Update
PodcastThe Daily
In this episode, the host discusses the perception of the old financial system being obsolete and encourages listeners to explore alternative investment options such as real estate.
16:29 - 22:22 (05:53)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the perception of the old financial system being obsolete and encourages listeners to explore alternative investment options such as real estate.
EpisodeA Conversation With a Dogecoin Millionaire: An Update
PodcastThe Daily
Learn about the potential value of Dogecoin and how a small initial investment turned into millions for some people.
22:22 - 25:33 (03:11)
Summary
Learn about the potential value of Dogecoin and how a small initial investment turned into millions for some people.
EpisodeA Conversation With a Dogecoin Millionaire: An Update
PodcastThe Daily
In this episode, a guest talks about how he was able to get a mortgage approval through tweeting his way to a better credit score.
25:34 - 29:36 (04:02)
Summary
In this episode, a guest talks about how he was able to get a mortgage approval through tweeting his way to a better credit score. He also discusses his future plans and upcoming projects, including promos and commercials for different products.
EpisodeA Conversation With a Dogecoin Millionaire: An Update
PodcastThe Daily
The speaker reflects on his investment in Dogecoin, mentioning it’s been the craziest year of his life and hoping that it’ll be good soon.
29:37 - 31:42 (02:04)
Summary
The speaker reflects on his investment in Dogecoin, mentioning it’s been the craziest year of his life and hoping that it’ll be good soon. He also mentions his expectation of taking some profits out when Dogecoin reaches a dollar.