Streaming crypto every second with Superfluid

Episode 20 of The Crypto Beat was recorded with The Block Editor-In-Chief Tim Copeland and Superfluid Co-Founder & CEO Fran Renzi.Listen below, and subscribe to The Crypto Beat on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Twitch, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please send feedback and revision requests to [email protected] Block's Editor-in-Chief, Tim Copeland, was joined by Superfluid Co-Founder and CEO Fran Renzi.In this episode, Copeland and Renzi discussed Superfluid, a protocol that allows for continuous, second-by-second streaming of cryptocurrency payments.Renzi explains how the protocol works by using a different accounting method than traditional token transfers, allowing for more efficient and scalable recurring payments, with potential applications in areas like employee compensation, subscription services and gaming.OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Sponsor break 01:14 Diving Into Superfluid 04:27 How Superfluid Works 08:49 The Accountant’s Nightmare 11:05 Scaling 17:10 Going Cross-Chain 21:32 Garnering Participation 24:02 Hacker House Results 29:24 Meme Coins vs Utility Season 32:49 Reasons For Money Streaming 39:57 Smart Contracts and Smarter Payroll 43:18 Banks, Blockchains, and Bottlenecks 49:17 Streaming For Games 50:55 Conclusion The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newslettersGuest links: Fran Renzi - https://x.com/francescorenzia Superfluid - https://x.com/superfluid_HQAre you hiring in crypto? Use Campus to quickly find your best candidates with our challenging Crypto Assessment Test. Faster hiring, stronger teams.Sign up for a trial today: theblock.co/campusThis episode is brought to you by our sponsor: Awaken Use Awaken to save time and money on your taxes. Go to https://awaken.tax/ to learn more.Disclaimer: The Block is an independent media outlet that delivers news, research, and data. As of November 2023, Foresight Ventures is a majority investor of The Block. Foresight Ventures invests in other companies in the crypto space. Crypto exchange Bitget is an anchor LP for Foresight Ventures. The Block continues to operate independently to deliver objective, impactful, and timely information about the crypto industry. Here are our current financial disclosures.© 2025 The Block. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.