In this episode of SwapSpace Huddle, host Turpal sits down with award-winning filmmakers Chris and Zach Ingrasci — the duo behind the groundbreaking documentary on Vitalik Buterin and the Ethereum community. Best known for Living on $1 and This Is Not Financial Advice, the brothers bring a fresh human lens to crypto’s most enigmatic figure.
Together, they explore the deeper philosophy behind Ethereum, the untold sides of Vitalik, and how decentralized tech can reshape global narratives — from Ukraine to Zuzalu.
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00:00 – How the filmmakers fell into crypto 01:38 – From Guatemalan poverty to the front page of Netflix 04:01 – Why Vitalik? Why Ethereum? 06:14 – Crypto as addiction, speculation, and identity 08:59 – Making the film with the Ethereum community's support 11:00 – Who Vitalik really is 13:04 – Vitalik’s favorite scenes: Tea vs Chai, cooking with devs 14:50 – Digital nomadism and the emotional toll of leadership 18:18 – Skipping the White House, staying true to decentralization 23:32 – Asking Vitalik about North Korea and crypto’s dark side 26:01 – Vitalik’s role in Ukraine war donations 27:40 – His worldview: decentralization, AI, and optimism 30:31 – Humor, chess, and hope: the lighter side of Vitalik 34:15 – Why the film focused on Vitalik, not Ethereum 38:42 – Money as a tool: Build with it or burn with it 42:22 – Zuzalu: The pop-up city of Vitalik’s dreams 45:11 – What’s next for Chris and Zach? 48:06 – On-chain premieres, NFT crowdfunding, and the future of film 51:23 – Optimism, storytelling, and changing the crypto narrative 55:51 – Can this film reshape public perception of crypto?
What to expect: A deeply human exploration of Vitalik Buterin’s life, beliefs, and contradictions — from ascetic living and philosophical nuance to frontline activism and meme coin criticism. Chris and Zach don’t just document crypto—they challenge the narrative that it’s all about greed. This is a rare look at Ethereum’s emotional, cultural, and ideological heartbeat.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone who thinks crypto is just about money. There’s more to it — and this episode proves it.
