Best Jason Yanowitz Podcasts (2025)

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Empire Cross-Post: The Bull Case For Ethereum | Tom Dunleavy & Ryan Berckmans 1:04:04

2h ago1:04:04

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Gm! This week we're joined by Tom Dunleavy & Ryan Berckmans to discuss the bull case for Ethereum. We deep dive into Ethereum's big pivot, how to value the L1, should L2 tokens exist, the role of Etherealize, what's next for ETH & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newslet…

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The Multi-Chain Avalanche - Emin Gün Sirer 31:52

1d ago31:52

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We couldn’t miss the Avalanche Summit where we sat down with Emin Gün Sirer, co-founder & CEO of Ava Labs, to discuss the evolution of Avalanche’s ecosystem and how HyperSDK ushers in a scalable, interoperable, multi-chain future. Join us for a fascinating discussion on Avalanche’s approach to decentralisation, scalability & interoperability, and l…

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The Bitcoin Treasury Playbook With Tyler Evans & Josh Solesbury 1:03:50

38m ago1:03:50

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Gm! This week we're joined by Tyler Evans & Josh Solesbury to discuss the Bitcoin treasury playbook. We deep dive into Michael's Saylor's Bitcoin strategy, NAV/premium, how to structure a treasury company, is this a BTC only strategy or do other assets work as well & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine …

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Entering Ethereum’s New Era | Tomasz Stańczak 1:08:37

37m ago1:08:37

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Gm! Unfortunately no roundup this week as Yano & Santi are travelling. Instead we're bringing you this episode of Bell Curve with Tomasz Stańczak, Co-Executive Director at the Ethereum Foundation, to discuss Ethereum’s evolving culture, and product focus. We also dive into Ethereum’s DeFi and RWA dominance, scaling the L1, real-time proving breakth…

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Entering Ethereum’s New Era | Tomasz Stańczak 1:06:00

5h ago1:06:00

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In this episode, we’re joined by Tomasz Stańczak, Co-Executive Director at the Ethereum Foundation, to discuss Ethereum’s evolving culture, and product focus. We also dive into Ethereum’s DeFi and RWA dominance, scaling the L1, real-time proving breakthroughs, and Ethereum’s long-term vision.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Real-Time Ethereum Pro…

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0xResearch Cross-Post: The Bandwidth Bottleneck Holding Blockchains Back | DoubleZero 1:00:45

12m ago1:00:45

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In this episode, we’re joined by Austin Federa and Mateo Ward to dive into DoubleZero! They explain why bandwidth—not compute—is the real blockchain bottleneck, and how DoubleZero addresses it. We also cover validator economics, token incentives, critiques on DePIN, performance benchmarks, and plans for Solana and beyond. Thanks for tuning in! As a…

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The Bull Case For Ethereum | Tom Dunleavy & Ryan Berckmans 1:10:22

4h ago1:10:22

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Gm! This week we're joined by Tom Dunleavy & Ryan Berckmans to discuss the bull case for Ethereum. We deep dive into Ethereum's big pivot, how to value the L1, should L2 tokens exist, the role of Etherealize, what's next for ETH & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newslet…

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Initia: Incentively Aligned Appchains - Ezaan Mangalji, Anil Lulla & Jose Maria Macedo 1:02:08

12d ago1:02:08

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Blockchain architecture is constantly being forced to adapt to new technologies, as well as to meet new demands from users and builders. While the idea of apps building their own chains was first explored by Cosmos, it lacked the support and tooling to see it succeed. Later on, rollups also took the centerstage of Ethereum’s scaling roadmap, but du…

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The Next Phase of the Bull Market | Weekly Roundup 1:07:56

3d ago1:07:56

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss the state of the market, what to own this cycle, has BTC dominance topped, why you need to pay attention to crypto M&A in 2025 & much more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsl…

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Ethereum Is Running Away With DeFi | Roundup 56:40

3d ago56:40

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In this episode, we break down Ethereum’s momentum in DeFi, and its sustained institutional adoption. We also discuss Ethereum’s finance-first identity versus Solana’s consumer focus, and explore how emerging funding models and regulatory shifts are reshaping the venture landscape.Thanks for tuning in! -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchai…

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Hivemind: ETH Pump, Solana’s Edge & the New Meme Meta 1:05:52

4d ago1:05:52

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This week, the Hivemind team discuss ETH's sudden outperformance and whether it's driven by genuine flows or just positioning, Solana's strength as the launchpad for "Internet Capital Markets," and the evolving narratives around RWA tokens, L1 rotation, and meme coin mania. They also touch on Celestia’s roadmap struggles, the logic behind tokenized…

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Hyperliquid’s Bold Vision for DeFi | Jeff Yan | S9 E3 1:28:37

6d ago1:28:37

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In this episode, we sat down with Jeff Yan, Co-founder of Hyperliquid, to discuss Hyperliquid’s origins, their decision to build an L1, and the architecture behind Hyperliquid. We also discuss MEV mitigation, builder deployed perps, and balancing vertical integration with ecosystem growth. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Priority Is All You Need…

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Why Apollo Created Their Onchain Credit Fund | Christine Moy, Carlos Domingo & Tarun Chitra 1:11:34

7d ago1:11:34

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Gm! This week we're joined by Christine Moy, Carlos Domingo & Tarun Chitra to discuss the launch of crypto largest onchain credit fund. We deep dive into what is private credit, the future of tokenization, onchain vs tradfi risk management, finding product market fit & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherin…

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Ethereum Foundation: Humanity’s Shared World Computer - Hsiao-Wei Wang & Tomasz Stańczak 1:10:21

17d ago1:10:21

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As society evolves, so do its values and principles, but is that desirable for technology that seeks to build the most reliable, trustless and censorship resistant global settlement layer? Ever since the rise in popularity of Solana with its inflow of retail capital in a memecoin gold rush, Ethereum became even more criticized for sticking true to …

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Lightspeed Cross-Post: Can Ethereum Scale The L1? | Weekly Roundup 50:47

10d ago50:47

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We deep dive into Solana;s recent bug fix, Ethereum's big pivot, how to build the most performant L1 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://bl…

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Coinbase Buys Deribit, Stripe’s Stablecoin Launch, and Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade | Weekly Roundup 1:03:05

10d ago1:03:05

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss Coinbase's $3B acquisition of Deribit, Stripe's stablecoin launch, Ethereum's big pivot, will Meta launch a stablecoin & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?…

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Taiko: Scaling Ethereum in a Decentralised Manner - Joaquin Mendes 1:08:05

21d ago1:08:05

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Taiko is a decentralized, Ethereum-equivalent (type I) rollup scaling solution which uses ZK technology. Taiko's goal is to scale Ethereum efficiently while maintaining security and decentralization. Being a type I zkEVM, Taiko retains full Ethereum equivalence, which creates a seamless DevEx, although this comes at the expense of UX as slower proo…

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Token2049 Takeaways (Live) | Weekly Roundup 21:20

12d ago21:20

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup live at Token2049. We deep dive into our biggest takeaways form the conference, Ethereum's next chapter, L1 valuations vs app development, the new era of crypto founders & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/jasonyanowitz Subscribe to Blockworks Da…

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DeFi’s Value Proposition | Robert Leshner & Hasu | S9 E2 1:38:16

13d ago1:38:16

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In this episode, we’re joined by Robert Leshner, CEO of Superstate, and Hasu to explore the next phase of DeFi! They discuss the trend of vertical integration in DeFi, the influx of institutional users, and stablecoin designs. Finally, they close out the episode with their thoughts on the true value proposition of DeFi. Thanks for tuning in! -- Led…

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The Ultimate Coinbase Debate: Can It Survive? | Jeff Dorman 1:15:20

20d ago1:15:20

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Gm! This week we're joined by Jeff Dorman to discuss his recent tweet on the bear case for Coinbase. We deep dive into the Coinbase business model, the rise of DEXs (Hyperliquid), who is best positioned to win the exchange wars, the opportunity for DeFi & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscr…

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The US Treasury’s Stablecoin Report, TradFi’s Crypto Adoption, and Ethereum’s New Era | Roundup 54:29

17d ago54:29

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In this episode, we discuss the U.S. Treasury’s stablecoin report, San Francisco’s tech resurgence, Ethereum’s strategic repositioning, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. We also cover Ripple’s acquisition strategy, transparency challenges in crypto, Unto Labs, and Vitalik’s proposal to replace the EVM with RISC-V. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resour…

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Hivemind: Does Bitcoin Have More Fuel to Run? 56:39

21d ago56:39

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This week, the Hivemind team discusses the crypto market rebound, Bitcoin’s outperformance, and whether the rally has more fuel for higher. They also explore Solana’s memecoin trading activity and DeFi growth, the Ethereum Foundations pivot, Hyperliquid’s strategy, and Galaxy Digital’s future Nasdaq uplisting. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto n…

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Mysten Labs: How Sui Leverages Move to Build the Composable Web3nternet - Adeniyi Abiodun 1:03:09

29d ago1:03:09

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Founded by former Meta Diem team members, Sui is a high-performance, layer-1 blockchain designed for horizontal scaling and low-latency transactions. It uses an object-centric data model and the Move programming language to enable transaction parallelization which can handle >200,000 txs/s. Sui’s goal is to combine the benefits of blockchains with …

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DeFi’s Next Frontier: Institutional Capital Meets DeFi | monetsupply | S9 E1 1:23:19

20d ago1:23:19

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In this episode, Bell Curve kicks off its new season with Mippo and monetsupply outlining the major DeFi themes they’ll be exploring. They dive into institutional adoption of DeFi, the increasing vertical integration by leading DeFi players, stablecoins and real-world assets, and the growing financialization of crypto, setting the stage for our bes…

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BlackRock's Crypto Strategy With Samara Cohen 1:12:39

1M ago1:12:39

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Gm! This week we're joined by Samara Cohen to discuss BlackRock's crypto strategy in 2025. We deep dive into the success of the Bitcoin ETP launches, investor demand for crypto, why Samara is bullish on tokenization, how to bridge traditional assets onchain & much more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ros…

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Zora & The Future Of Crypto Media | Weekly Roundup 1:08:24

27d ago1:08:24

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In this episode, Santi joins the Bell Curve podcast to discuss current crypto market sentiment, crypto valuation frameworks, and the evolving challenges of utilizing onchain data. Enjoy! -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off…

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Zora and the Future of Crypto Media | Weekly Roundup 1:05:15

24d ago1:05:15

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In this episode, Santi joins us to break down current crypto market sentiment, crypto valuation frameworks, and the evolving challenges of utilizing onchain data. We also debate Zora’s token launch, the future of creator economies, and whether crypto can disrupt traditional media and content platforms.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Chopping Blo…

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Maple Finance: On-Chain Institutional Yield & Lending Markets - Sidney Powell 54:49

1M ago54:49

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With an extensive experience in traditional money markets, Maple Finance was envisioned as an institutional capital marketplace which combines the transparency & capital efficiency of blockchains with the regulatory framework of TradFi. Unlike many DeFi protocols that require over-collateralized loans (e.g. Aave), Maple also specializes in under-co…

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Bitcoin = Home: The Mortgage Revolution No One Saw Coming with Josip Rupena of Milo 23:44

1M ago23:44

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Here’s a sentence I never thought I’d say: you can buy a house with your Bitcoin — without ever selling it. That’s the financial revolution Josip Rupena is building. He’s the founder and CEO of Milo, the fintech startup that’s already issued over $60 million in crypto mortgages — loans backed by your Bitcoin, not your bank account. And here’s the k…

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The End Game For Stablecoins With Edward Woodford 1:05:32

1M ago1:05:32

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Gm! This week we're joined by Edward Woodford to discuss the economics of stablecoins. We deep dive into Circle's S-1 filing, who will benefit the most from the stablecoin business model, how does Circle remain competitive, the end game for stablecoin issuers & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. …

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0xResearch Cross-Post: How Ethena is Redefining Digital Finance | Guy Young 48:32

27d ago48:32

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In this episode, we’re joined by Guy Young , Founder at Ethena Labs, to discuss the rapid growth of USDe, the design of their new products like USDtb, and the launch of Converge and Ethereal. He shares insights on stablecoin infrastructure, institutional adoption, risk management, and Ethena’s broader vision to bridge DeFi with TradFi. Thanks for t…

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Crypto, AI Agents, and the Future of Decentralized Infrastructure with Chris “Jinx” Jenkins 17:32

1M ago17:32

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My buddy Chris Jenkins just got back from ETHDenver, and he’s buzzing about the convergence of crypto and AI. He’s the head of operations at the Pocket Network Foundation, and right now, they’re gearing up for their biggest protocol upgrade ever: Shannon. What they’re doing is wild — opening up full permissionless access to decentralized data, from…

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Beyond the Hype: Crypto’s Next Chapter | Weekly Roundup 1:08:31

1M ago1:08:31

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In this episode, Santi joins the Bell Curve podcast to discuss how to solve crypto's core issues. We deep dive into market conditions, stablecoins, how long-term allocators are accumulating Bitcoin & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manders…

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Beyond the Hype: Crypto’s Next Phase | Roundup 1:05:27

1M ago1:05:27

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In this episode, we’re joined by Santi from Empire! We discuss today’s crypto market conditions, stablecoin proliferation, and how long-term allocators are accumulating Bitcoin. We also touch on crypto’s data and transparency issues, and the valuation of L1s before wrapping with speculation on alien life. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Solana D…

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Hivemind: Bitcoin Decoupling, US Trade Deficits & Worldcoin 52:00

1M ago52:00

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This week, the Hivemind team discuss Bitcoin decoupling from traditional markets, how tariffs and deficits play into the bid for US assets, and Worldcoin tackling the AI-identity issue. We also dig into the best launchpad for crypto onboarding, stablecoin adoption, Bitcoin & gold in DeFi, and more. Enjoy!. -- Start your day with crypto news, analys…

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Tally: The Software Layer for Tokenized Organizations - Dennison Bertram 1:01:21

1M ago1:01:21

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Tally is a software platform designed to support tokenized organizations, particularly Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and crypto communities. It provides tools for launching tokens, governing protocols, and enabling staking to foster community participation and growth. Tally facilitates onchain governance, allowing transparent and de…

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Silk Road to Satoshi: Digging Up Bitcoin’s Buried Past with Pete Rizzo 45:03

1M ago45:03

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Pete Rizzo Thinks We're Losing Bitcoin's History. I'm Helping Him Fix That. Pete Rizzo’s been called Bitcoin’s historian — and after this conversation, you’ll understand why. He’s spent the past few years diving deep into the stories, people, and drama that built Bitcoin from nothing into a global force. We talk about that work — the threads, the a…

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Computer Arbitrage, Inefficient Markets, Tariffs, and Monetizing Stranded Energy with Sopris Capital’s Head of Special Situations Dan Wedman 24:33

1M ago24:33

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Welcome back, everyone! I sat down with my new friend Daniel Wedman, the head of special situations at Sopris Capital. We delved into a variety of topics, focusing on the dynamic world of Bitcoin and crypto investments, and the evolving landscape of capital markets. Daniel's Career Journey Daniel shared his fascinating career trajectory, starting f…

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0xResearch Cross-Post: Building the Future of Global Payments | Paul & Zaheer 1:05:24

1M ago1:05:24

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In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Faecks, the Founder of Plasma, and Zaheer of Split Capital, to discuss Plasma, a blockchain focused solely on providing stablecoin infrastructure. We dive into why general-purpose chains aren’t optimized for stablecoin settlement, Plasma’s architecture and how they will mitigate spam, and the broader implicatio…

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The Biggest Market Crash Since 2020, What Next? | Felix Jauvin & Quinn Thompson 1:13:52

1M ago1:13:52

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Gm! This week we're joined by Felix Jauvin & Quinn Thompson from the Forward Guidance podcast to discuss where markets go next from here. After the market sold off in reaction to the Trump tariffs, we deep dive into the bull vs bear case in 2025, Trump's end game, building the perfect portfolio, Coinbase vs Robinhood, is Bitcoin really a safe haven…

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How To Position During A Market Crash | Weekly Roundup 1:11:16

1M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup where we discuss how to position during a market crash. We deep dive into the Trump tariff dump, are altcoins cooked, the state of crypto venture, why Ripple's $1.25b acquisition is more important than you think & more. Enjoy! -- Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newslette…

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Crypto is the Last Truly Global Market | Roundup 1:07:19

1M ago1:07:19

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In this episode, we discuss the market’s reaction to Trump’s tariff pivots, global trade tensions, and where stablecoins fit into all of it. We also explore the potential of crypto as the last truly global market, and why we believe the IPO & TGE window has closed. Thanks for tuning in! -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics plat…

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ENS V2 Cross-Chain Domains & Namechain - Nick Johnson 48:42

2M ago48:42

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Namechain is an L2 developed by ENS Labs, to enhance the scalability and efficiency of managing decentralized identities on Ethereum. It is designed to work in tandem with ENS V2, which introduced a hierarchical registry system for more efficient subdomain management and custom resolvers. A key vision for Namechain is to unify multi-chain user iden…

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Expansion Cross-Post: Arbitrum’s Future as a Digital Sovereign Nation | AJ Warner 1:04:33

1M ago1:04:33

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In this week's episode, we’re joined by A.J. Warner, CSO at Offchain Labs, to discuss his bold vision for Arbitrum as a “digital sovereign nation.” We explore key differences between L1s and L2s, Arbitrum’s business model, capital allocation strategies, and how the new OpCo structure will drive governance and operational efficiency. Enjoy! -- Resou…

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Ethereum Co-Founder: Why Crypto Has Failed | Gavin Wood 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

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Gm! This week we're joined by Gavin Wood to discuss has the promise of crypto failed? We deep dive into hype vs fundamentals, why crypto needs more utility, why haven't we seen mass adoption, how to fix crypto's product problem & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newslett…

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The Trump Tariff Dump | 1000x 45:41

2M ago45:41

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This week, we discuss the shock Trump Tariffs that spooked markets. We deep dive into will tariffs lead to a recession, what's next for markets, should you buy the dip or look for shorts & more. Enjoy! -- Go follow the new 1000x feed to keep up to date with all new episodes! Spotify: https://blckwrks.co/3WADHnL Apple: https://blckwrks.co/4aEt5u0 --…

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Stablecoins at Scale: Circle’s IPO, Stablecoin Legislation, and Competing With Banks | Roundup 1:05:17

2M ago1:05:17

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In this episode, we break down Trump’s proposed tariffs, their impact on global trade, and how markets are responding. We also explore Circle’s IPO filing, stablecoin economics, distribution partner incentives, and whether stablecoins could disrupt traditional banking. The conversation wraps with insights into token launch strategy and timing. Than…

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Hivemind: Liberation Day, Timing Token Launches & Circle IPO 50:17

2M ago50:17

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This week, the Hivemind team discuss Trump’s tariffs and Liberation Day, the shifting global power dynamics, and whether the outlook for crypto has changed. We also dig into the right time for projects to launch tokens, Circle preparing to IPO, and more. Enjoy!. -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Can…

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Lido V3: Ushering in Institutional Staking Through stVaults - Hasu 1:19:32

2M ago1:19:32

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Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake created a unique set of conditions (i.e. lack of protocol-level delegation, 32 ETH requirement, long exit queues, etc.) that led to Lido’s liquid staking model to gain huge traction, significantly eclipsing other LSD providers on native PoS chains. stETH added on-demand liquidity, bypassing…

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How Zora is Redefining the Creator Economy | Jacob Horne 1:00:29

2M ago1:00:29

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In this episode, we’re joined by Jacob Horne, Co-founder and CEO of Zora, to unpack the platform’s journey thus far. We explore tokenized media, royalty models, and how crypto enables a new internet economy where content, attention, and value converge. We also dive into Zora’s design, and features they’re looking to add next. Thanks for tuning in! …

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