Shadow Chainz: Complete Episode Guide

In the gritty streets of NYC, Jay sits at his cluttered desk, eyes locked on his laptop screen as he reads about blockchain technology. Despite skepticism from his friends at the basketball court, Jay sees potential in cryptocurrency as a way out of the hood's traditional hustles. Alone on his rooftop that night, Jay makes a decision that will change everything: "The world wasn't ready for what I was about to do... but neither was the hood."

Jay's research intensifies as his younger sister Lisa reminds him about overdue rent. Meeting with Dante in the park, Jay tries to sell him on the crypto project, but Dante remains skeptical, tempting Jay to return to street hustling. Back home, Jay faces mounting financial pressure as he calculates the $50,000 needed to launch his coin. A confrontation with his mother about rent money pushes Jay to make a crucial decision about his future.

Ronny approaches Jay at the park, offering to help with the crypto project despite his reservations. Jay meets with Lucas, a tech-savvy old acquaintance, at his high-tech loft to pitch the cryptocurrency idea. Impressed by Jay's preparation, Lucas agrees to help but insists on a partnership with a proper business plan. Later, Ronny expresses continued doubts to Jay, agreeing to help part-time while maintaining his street hustle.

Jay and Ronny argue about the risks of the cryptocurrency project while local hustlers Rico and Ty watch from a distance. Rico and Ty confront Jay about his crypto venture, demanding a cut of the action. Jay stands his ground, explaining that cryptocurrency isn't like street hustling, but Rico makes it clear that he expects to be involved.

Jay, Ronny, Kiki, and Dante prepare for the pre-sale launch of their cryptocurrency. Technical glitches create tension as Lucas works to fix the payment gateway. After the successful launch, Rico and Ty confront Jay's crew at the park, demanding their cut of the project. Despite Jay's resistance, Rico makes it clear that he won't back down.

Tasha, Nia, and Monique gather to analyze Jay's crypto project. When Monique accidentally drops a paper with crypto terms, Ty finds it and realizes Jay's project might be bigger than Rico thought. Ty faces a decision about whether to tell Jay or Rico about his discovery.

Ty confronts Jay with evidence that Tasha's crew is digging into his project. Tasha learns that Ty is asking questions about her, creating tension. Jay calls for an urgent meeting with his team, while Ty must decide where his loyalties lie.

Lucas discovers suspicious followers on the project's GitHub page, identifying Monique and Nia as potential scammers. He warns Jay about the threat they pose, and they prepare to protect their code from being stolen.

Rico confronts Tasha about her interest in Jay's project, creating tension. Tasha confesses to her crew that Rico knows about their activities. Meanwhile, Jay and Lucas implement stronger security measures to protect their project.