Best Mike and Jen Bell Podcasts (2025)

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Bitcoin Seasonality, Capital Flows, and New Stablecoins | Roundup 1:02:09

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This week, we discuss Bitcoin’s seasonal trends, venture capital flows in crypto and AI, Flying Tulip’s $200M seed round, Keel’s debut on Solana, Stripe’s Open Issuance, and Cloudflare’s NET dollar. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridge…

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Ethereum’s Next Step, HYPE’s Token Supply, and Tether’s Big Raise | Roundup 1:00:54

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In this episode, we discuss Vitalik’s “low-risk DeFi” blog post, unpack Hasu and Jon Charbonneau’s HYPE supply-reduction proposal, and take a look at post-GENIUS Act stablecoin momentum. We also compare AI’s surge with crypto market performance, and close the episode with discussion on Tether’s $500B raise. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Low-ri…

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Shelby Deep Dive: Bringing Decentralized Hot Storage to Crypto | Pranav Raval 48:41

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In this episode, we’re joined by Pranav Raval, Head of Core Infra at Aptos Labs, to discuss Shelby, a decentralized hot storage network designed to monetize reads, enable scalable data use, and support applications like streaming, ads, and AI. Pranav explains its architecture, cross-chain integration, and creator economy potential, while highlighti…

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Episode 249: The Path of Genius with Michael Meade 58:52

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https://www.mosaicvoices.org/ Meade is a renowned storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology. He combines hypnotic storytelling, street-savvy perceptiveness, and spellbinding interpretations of ancient myths with a deep knowledge of cross-cultural rituals. He has an unusual ability to distill and synthesize these di…

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DATs, Stablecoin Wars, and Corporate Chains | Roundup 1:10:59

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In this week’s Roundup, the Bell Curve crew reunites after six weeks to break down the ongoing evolution of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, the shifting stablecoin landscape with HyperLiquid’s USDH, the debut of Stripe-backed Tempo and the broader “corporate chain” debate, and much more. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana directs chain revenue…

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Episode 248: Mind Your Body with Nichol J. Sachs 46:02

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https://www.yourbreakawake.com/ Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW is a speaker, writer, psychotherapist, retreat leader, and podcaster. She has supported hundreds of thousands, dedicating her work and her practice to the treatment of chronic pain, anxiety, and other conditions. She is the author of the books MIND YOUR BODY and The Meaning of Truth, and the cre…

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Episode 247: Relational Calluses and the Open Heart with Dr. Kelly Flanagan 40:08

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The Best of Bell Curve 39:17

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Bell Curve is taking a short summer break while the team recharges and enjoys some vacation time. We’ll be back with brand new episodes in September on our usual schedule. In the meantime, we didn’t want to leave you hanging, so we’ve pulled together some of our favorite conversations from past episodes — the moments you loved, and the ones worth h…

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GPT-5, Trump’s Crypto Executive Order, and Ethereum’s Bullish Saga | Roundup 58:23

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In this week’s Roundup, we discuss the release of GPT-5, Trump’s Fed Governor appointment and macro policy shifts, Trump’s executive order to ease the path for private assets and crypto to be included in 401(k)s, Ethereum's institutional momentum, and emerging DeFi yield structures. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for de…

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Empire Cross-Post: The Bull Case For GLXY With Duncan & Rittenhouse Research 1:32:18

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Gm! This week, Duncan and Matt join Yano to dive into Galaxy’s unique business model and how it’s perfectly positioned for the AI, crypto and datacenter narratives as we move into the future. -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders,…

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Inside Crypto’s Credit Revival With Sid Powell | Roundup 1:10:23

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In this episode, we’re joined by Maple Finance CEO and Co-Founder, Sid Powell, to discuss the evolving crypto credit landscape. We dive into the SEC’s Project Crypto initiative, institutional demand, structural shifts in DeFi lending post-Genesis, the rise of yield-bearing stablecoins, market indicators of leverage buildup, and the path toward DeFi…

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Episode 246: Proof of Life with Jen Pastiloff 45:50

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Jen Pastiloff convinced herself My life is fine and fine’s enough, until the whisper that something was missing turned full-on scream. This is Pastiloff’s account of how she reclaimed her voice and desire by radically changing her life. She did this despite believing that change equaled death ever since her beloved father died when she was eight. (…

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Forward Guidance: Threat to Fed Independence is Un-Anchoring Inflation Expectations | Jens Nordvig 56:40

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In this episode, PhD Economist Jens Nordvig breaks down the evolving macro environment marked by waning Fed independence, shifting capital flows, and a weakening U.S. dollar. He explains how tariff shocks, long-end bond dynamics, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping global investment behavior and challenging the traditional safe-haven role of U.…

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Everything You Need to Know About Crypto Treasury Companies With Jeff Park | Roundup 1:14:48

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In this episode, we’re joined by Bitwise’s Head of Alpha Strategies, Jeff Park! We explore the financial engineering behind Bitcoin treasury companies, focusing on Michael Saylor’s capital structure innovations. We discuss convertible debt, preferred equity, market demand dynamics, options chains, in-kind contributions, tax and regulatory implicati…

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Empire Cross-Post: DC Crypto Week Takeaways With Rebecca Rettig & Alexander Grieve 1:05:33

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Gm! This week, Rebecca Rettig and Alexander Grieve join Jason to unpack the successful crypto week and the 3 pieces of legislation that have passed and will now impact the way stablecoins and crypto move forward in the US landscape. -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active …

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Ethereum’s Comeback, PumpFun’s ICO, and Crypto’s Regulatory Shift | Roundup 59:38

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In this episode, Mippo and Vance discuss Ethereum’s resurgence driven by institutional inflows, and stablecoin adoption. They also dive into the PUMP ICO, its market positioning, and consumer platform potential. Finally, they cover regulatory developments, including the CLARITY and GENIUS Acts, and Coinbase’s wallet rebrand. Enjoy! -- Arkham is a c…

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Empire Cross-Post: The Crypto Treasury Playbook With Ben Forman & Josh Solesbury From ParaFi Capital 1:13:53

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Gm! Ben Forman and Josh Solesbury from ParaFi Capital join Yano for this episode to dive into all the details, developments, the good and the bad and the future for publicly traded crypto vehicles! -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi user…

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Robinhood’s L2, Pump’s TGE, and Suitgate | Roundup 34:45

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In this episode, Mippo dives into Pump’s token launch and competitive pressures in the launchpad space, Robinhood’s onchain stock derivatives and Arbitrum-based L2 plans, and the prediction market controversy surrounding Zelensky’s attire.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Pump’s TGE & Launchpad Wars: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor/status/1943348190381…

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Permissionless: America’s DeFi Renaissance | Eugene Chen & Merlin Egalite 43:22

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In this episode, we went live from Permissionless with Eugene Chen, Co-founder and CEO of Ellipsis Labs, and Merlin Egalite, Co-founder of Morpho, to explore the resurgence of DeFi activity in the U.S. driven by emerging regulatory clarity around stablecoins and market structure. We also discuss U.S. dollar dominance in stablecoins, institutional a…

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0xResearch Cross-Post: Crypto Regulation, Breakout Apps, and TradFi’s Impact | Jon Charbonneau 52:49

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In this episode, Jon Charbonneau of DBA joined us at Permissionless to discuss regulatory arbitrage in crypto, challenges around decentralization, and the evolving role of L2s. We also explore opportunities in prediction markets, memecoins, and modular lending. Finally, we touch on investment trends, talent pools, and institutional adoption across …

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Permissionless: DeFi’s Next Frontier | Hayden Adams & David Hoffman 23:27

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In this episode, we went live from Permissionless with David Hoffman and Hayden Adams to discuss Uniswap’s evolution from V1 to V4 and the development of Unichain. We dive into Uniswap’s full-stack approach, MEV minimization strategies, competition with centralized platforms, and the future of the Uniswap wallet. Thanks for tuning in! -- Katana is …

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Macro Updates, Industry Narratives & Big Tech Coming For Crypto | Permissionless IV Recap 33:47

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To recap Permissionless, we got the hosts from 0xResearch, Forward Guidance, Lightspeed, and Supply Shock together to discuss their thoughts from the conference, and what they are excited about going forward. Enjoy! -- Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow…

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Episode 245: Between Then and Becoming 26:54

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Bell Curve x Empire: Prediction Markets, Crypto’s Magnificent 7, and Stablecoin Growth | Roundup 43:51

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This crossover episode is coming to you LIVE from Permissionless! Michael, Santi, Mippo, and Jason discuss the growth of prediction markets, crypto’s own “Magnificent 7” forming, Bitcoin’s dominance, and stablecoins going mainstream. Thanks for tuning in! -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto trade…

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The Role of DeFi Risk Curators | Adrian & Tarun | S9 E5 1:37:50

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In this episode, we’re joined by Tarun from Gauntlet, and Adrian from Steakhouse, to dive into the emerging role of risk curators in DeFi. We cover the evolution of curator models, incentive structures, fixed-rate lending via Morpho v2, market design trade-offs, institutional adoption, and future opportunities for specialized lending infrastructure…

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Episode 244: The Relationship > Your Relationships 22:43

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Macro Uncertainty, Circle’s Surge, and Prediction Market Utility | Roundup 1:00:51

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In this episode, we discuss the current macro volatility, the GENIUS Act and CRCL’s price surge, and “alt season” narratives shifting to public markets. We also cover token unlock dynamics, JP Morgan’s stablecoin plans, and the emerging utility of prediction markets. Thanks for tuning in! -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics pl…

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Introducing The Token Transparency Framework | Empire 1:08:50

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On this episode, Yano is joined by Dan Smith of Blockworks Research, Felipe Montealegre of Theia Research and Louis T of L1D to publicly launch a brand new, industry leading Token Transparency Framework that will move the entire industry forward! -- Learn more here - https://blockworks.co/token-transparency -- Start your day with crypto news, analy…

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How Morpho Is Redefining Money Markets | Paul Frambot | S9 E4 1:05:51

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In this episode, we’re joined by Paul Frambot, Co-founder and CEO of Morpho Labs to discuss Morpho V2! We dive into Morpho V2’s architecture, MEV implications for the new design, and the curator market. We also cover stablecoin demand, and the potential for building an onchain yield curve.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Morpho - Ushering in DeFi…

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Episode 243: Finding The Light in the Dark with Mike Simmons 58:50

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shadowmike.com Dr. Mike Simmons is a trained and experienced psycho-spiritual practitioner specializing in shadow work and psycho-spiritual transformation. While not a therapist, Mike's trauma-informed approach integrates elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Techniques (CBT), and psychodrama, offering a deep and holistic …

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0xResearch Cross-Post: The Last Mile Problem For Stablecoins | Analyst Round Table 59:52

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In this episode, we discuss Plasma’s token sale, and whether USDT supply on Tron will migrate to Plasma. We also unpack Morpho’s efforts to align token vs equity incentives. Finally, we dive into what products we are currently interested in and trying out. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, an…

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0xResearch Cross-Post: How Should We Value Hyperliquid? 1:13:20

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In this episode, we discuss whether the HyperEVM has been a success, HyperCore’s growth moving forward, and the impact of builder codes and HIP-3. Finally, we dive into how to value the HYPE token.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their…

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PumpFun’s Impact on Solana, Circle’s IPO, and Elon and Trump’s Feud | Roundup 58:18

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In this episode, we unpack Elon and Trump’s feud, and its impact on the markets before diving into the demand for Circle’s IPO. We also discuss PumpFun’s plans for their token sale and the health of the memecoin market. Finally, we wonder, are foundations in crypto still necessary? Thanks for tuning in! -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockcha…

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Lightspeed Cross-Post: The State of Solana DeFi With Kyle Samani & Chris Heaney 41:21

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Gm! This week we're joined by Kyle Samani & Chris Heaney to discuss the state of Solana DeFi today. Enjoy! -- Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleSamani Follow Chris: https://x.com/crispheaney Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newslett…

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OpenAI, Hyperliquid, and the Internet's Next Growth Phase | Roundup 1:03:31

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In this episode, we discuss Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s collaboration, SF vs NYC, and consumer applications. We also dive into Hyperliquid’s dominance, and the value proposition of HYPE. Finally, we discuss the ever increasing number of companies buying crypto assets, Circle’s IPO, and Plasma’s token sale on Sonar. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources …

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

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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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Episode 242: The Mystic Experience with John Eldredge 40:53

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

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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

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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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Ethereum Is Running Away With DeFi | Roundup 56:40

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Episode 241: The Creative Process with Rob Bell 46:23

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

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

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

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

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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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