From SBF's emo vibe to Brian's inspirational tracks, crypto moguls are not robots; they have heartbeats and melodies too.

Written by: 1912212.eth, Foresight News

If you are a billionaire in the cryptocurrency world, discussing the future of Bitcoin on Twitter during the day, but secretly looping Coldplay's sad love songs or obsessing over Broadway musicals at night, isn't that dramatic? But this is actually happening.

According to Decrypt, on July 31, the website panamaplaylists.com exposed the Spotify accounts of 49 celebrities, politicians, and journalists, including political figures like U.S. Vice President JD Vance, tech giants like Sam Altman and the two founding partners of a16z, as well as several big names in the crypto space, such as SBF and Coinbase founder Brian Armstrong.

The exposure of the website instantly caused a stir online. This is not just a data leak; it is a magnifying glass into the private lives of these "digital nomads." The site claims to be the "Panama Playlists," clearly inspired by the famous "Panama Papers" that exposed the offshore accounts of the world's wealthy. This time, it targets Spotify's "hidden tastes."

The website operates anonymously, linking only to a Proton Mail email, with no hacker manifesto or technical bragging. The founder claims all data comes from public sources, but many suspect it is data scraping or a small-scale leak. Spotify's privacy settings are already loose, and if users register with their real names, playlists can be easily uncovered.

As a result, the "private playlists" of crypto moguls have been made public. From Sam Bankman-Fried's emo vibe to Brian Armstrong's motivational tracks, these playlists not only reveal their musical tastes but also vaguely outline their inner worlds. After all, who doesn't need some music to heal amidst the ups and downs of the crypto market?

SBF's Emo Vibe

The first protagonist of the event is FTX founder SBF. He is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud. His Spotify playlist is divided into "loud" and "soft" categories.

The "soft" list is a collection of sad songs: Coldplay's "Yellow" sings of the romance of stars and skin, Plain White T's "Hey There Delilah" tells the sweetness of a long-distance relationship, and Frank Ocean's "Bad Religion" carries deep self-reflection. There’s also Bon Iver's "Blindsided," Blink-182's nostalgic pop-punk, and The Chainsmokers' electronic dance music. Doesn't it sound like a fallen billionaire reflecting on life on a Caribbean island?

Switching to the "loud" list, The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears" calls for reclaiming tears, Khalid's "Young Dumb & Broke," and Sia's "Unstoppable" seem to be cheering him on.

After SBF's playlist was exposed, memes flooded the internet: some photoshopped him wearing headphones rocking out in prison, while others said, "This playlist is more emo than his FTX collapse."

Brian's Inspirational Chicken Soup Style

Brian Armstrong, the head of the crypto exchange Coinbase, has a playlist that resembles a collection of motivational chicken soup. In the "Repeat" list, a song by Gareth Emery titled "Long Way Home" has been played 60 times.

This song talks about the long journey home, paired with electronic rhythms, perhaps the perfect BGM for the crypto bear market. Imagine Armstrong, during a market crash, wearing AirPods and repeatedly playing this song, telling himself, "The long road ahead, persistence is victory."

In response to the leak of his "looping" playlist, he tweeted, "It (replaying this song) helps me focus deeply on my work, don’t ask me why."

In the comments, users pointed out that there is a repeat button, so there was no need to create a playlist containing 60 of the same song.

His "Morning" list is more uplifting: "Two Suns In The Sky" by Davi, Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All," and Pryda's "SOL." These songs might inspire him to face regulatory pressures like morning coffee. The "favs" list is even more interesting: "Wait For It" from the Broadway musical "Hamilton," and "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

Don't forget Chamath Palihapitiya, the host of the All-In podcast and an active figure in crypto investment. His "work!" list looks like the product of a workaholic: Drake's "0 To 100 / The Catch Up"—a rap from zero to hero, perfectly fitting his entrepreneurial story. Sia's "Cheap Thrills" brings cheap thrills, Young Money and Drake's "Trophies" celebrate victory, and Imagine Dragons' "Believer" feels like a declaration of faith.

Chamath's playlist reveals a Silicon Valley-style ambition: high-energy music is needed to drive productivity while working. These songs are not just background noise; they are his "productivity hacks." Interestingly, he is also involved in crypto investments, such as supporting Solana, which led to jokes after the playlist was exposed: "He should add a Solana theme song—'Crash and Burn'—to his 'work!' list."

Another is Ben Horowitz from Andreessen Horowitz, a venture capital mogul who has invested heavily in the crypto space. His "Good times" list is a paradise of R&B and soul: The Isley Brothers' "Between the Sheets," Anita Baker's "Sweet Love," Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," Babyface's "Whip Appeal (12-inch Version)," and Smokey Robinson's "Quiet Storm." These songs are filled with romance and relaxation, like the soundtrack to a weekend party.

Horowitz's playlist evokes thoughts of his famous book "The Hard Thing About Hard Things," but musically, he clearly prefers the softer side.

Spotify Playlist Settings Must Be Manually Hidden

Crypto moguls are not robots; they have heartbeats and melodies too.

The leak of these playlists has sparked discussions about privacy. Spotify's settings allow users to publicly share playlists, but many celebrities registered with their real names, not expecting to be uncovered. Some reports point out that this is Spotify's privacy settings' fault: if users do not manually hide their playlists, they are publicly visible.

The preferences of these moguls are not much different from those of ordinary people. The crypto world is often depicted as a cold, digital game, but the playlists show they also have a vulnerable side. SBF's sad songs may reflect the regret after the FTX collapse, while Armstrong's motivational songs may embody his resilience.

Of course, this also sounds a warning bell. Privacy is becoming increasingly fragile in the digital age. Even crypto experts have not been able to protect their Spotify accounts well. In the short term, this incident feels more like entertainment gossip: who knows whose Netflix viewing history will be leaked next?

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