Best Cultural Bandwidth Podcasts (2025)

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Magic Newton Founder: AI Can’t Be Trusted (How to Fix it Before It’s Too Late) 1:01:53

2h ago1:01:53

1:01:53

AI agents handling your money sounds terrifying, until you realize the alternative is trusting humans with complex DeFi strategies. In today's episode, we sit down with Sean Li, founder of Newton & Magic, to explore how verifiable AI agents could transform crypto UX forever. Sean's building AI that executes financial transactions while proving ever…

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Telegram xAI partnership, FTX Distributions coming, Enterprise AI agent raises 60m, The rise of Loudio info-fi, US Macro Update, RAJ KYC Controversy with Tom Dunleavy, David Kostiner, Breadguy & Flood 2:29:26

19h ago2:29:26

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The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…

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EP 497: Please Support My Work 27:00

1d ago27:00

27:00

If you subscribe to newsletters, listen to podcasts, or watch videos on YouTube, I've no doubt that you’ve been asked to support the person or people who created them. You can always support with a like or a share, of course. But generally, the support they’re looking for is financial. And for good reason, life is expensive. Jobs with good pay and …

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Is Euphoria Seeping Into the Market? | Analyst Round Table 1:02:16

1d ago1:02:16

1:02:16

In this episode, we cover emerging market euphoria, Bitcoin inflows, Circle’s IPO ambitions, and Plasma’s token sale. Carlos and Ryan also give us their takeaways from Solana's Accelerate conference, and the buzz around Solana Mobile’s new phone, Seeker. Finally, we dive into U.S. regulatory shifts around perps trading, and the rapidly developing M…

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How The GENIUS Act Could Change the Dollar Forever - Sam Kazemian & Stani Kulechov 58:07

1d ago58:07

58:07

The dollar is going on-chain. In this episode, we sit down with Sam Kazemian and Stani Kulechov to unpack the Genius Act, a pivotal piece of legislation that could turn stablecoins into legal money. We explore what this means, why banks are against it, and how Frax and Aave are positioning for the shift. Sam talks FRAX USD and why stablecoins and A…

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Banks Explore Stablecoins, 1Mil Connect to Helium Network, Dubai to Tokenize Real Estate, US Goes in on Digital Assets, Nordics Back Out on Digital Currency, ETH Culture War, & Seed Phrase Fiasco 1:32:45

3d ago1:32:45

1:32:45

The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…

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Has AI Revived the DePIN Sector? | Dmitriy Berenzon 58:02

4d ago58:02

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dmitriy Berenzon, a Partner at Archetype, to discuss investing in DePIN, the payments and stablecoins sector today, and consumer crypto. We cover decentralized compute networks, stablecoin fragmentation, payments infrastructure, the UX gap between TradFi and crypto, crypto neobanks, and how AI agents may reshape onc…

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Jordi Alexander on BTC vs. Alts, Market Maker Dynamics, and Macro Outlook 47:28

6d ago47:28

47:28

Jordi Alexander, founder of Selini & Chief Alchemist at Mantle sat down with us to discuss a wide variety of pressing topics.We explore everything from loan-call option models that set the stage for token dumps to MicroStrategy's risky auction dynamic.Jordi shares why Bitcoin still stands as the only true macro asset, why ETH is struggling, and why…

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OpenAI Acquires Startup, Google Breakthrough, Elon's Robot News, China's AI Ambitions, Apollo On Solana, Worldcoin Funding, Billion Hyperliquid Position with Tristan0x, Anthony Rose and Ben Rubin 1:39:25

8d ago1:39:25

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The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…

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Haseeb Qureshi on Hyperliquid, IPOs vs. Tokens, and High Agency 25:05

8d ago25:05

25:05

Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly, answers some tough questions with a variety of topics relevant to the market today. In today's episode of Mammoth May, we talk about: Hunting early-stage gems at Dragonfly while giants like Nakamoto raise $710M for passive BTC exposure What Brian Armstrong understood to take Coinbase to the S&P 500 Whe…

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EP 496: What to Do When Things Get Messy 20:05

8d ago20:05

20:05

No matter how fastidious you are about creating and executing a plan, working toward any big goal will require adjustments. No matter how diligent you are about documentation and maintenance, any process will break down over time. The work we do is always changing—whether because of the people we work with, the market we operate in, or the cultural…

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The Rise of Internet Capital Markets | Analyst Round Table 1:05:20

8d ago1:05:20

1:05:20

In this episode, we discuss Bitcoin’s return to all-time highs, and increasing institutional interest in crypto. We also dive into the rise of the Believe app and internet capital markets, trends in Solana’s trading bot market, and the evolution of crypto mobile apps. We close the episode with a critique of Ethereum’s value narrative and cultural d…

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Austin Federa on Solving Crypto's Bandwidth Problem with DoubleZero 53:26

9d ago53:26

53:26

The real scalability bottleneck isn't computation, it's communication. In today's episode, we tackle crypto's real scalability bottleneck with Austin Federa, co-founder of DoubleZero. Austin, who was the Strategy lead at Solana, walks us through a crucial issue that impacts blockchain performance: network latency. While improvements in validator so…

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Circle Acquisition Talks, Japan's Bond Crisis, CRISPR Gene Edited Human, Crypto as a Service Expansion, Hyperliquid Dominance, Trump Holders Dinner, JPMorgan Enabling Bitcoin with Zach Rynes and Cedo 1:36:43

10d ago1:36:43

1:36:43

The Rollup TV presents: Mammoth May. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://thero…

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Why Abstract Is Building Crypto's Digital Disneyland with Luca Netz & Michael Lee 58:18

11d ago58:18

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While other L2s fight technical battles, Abstract is creating something entirely different: a "digital Disneyland" that’s all about fun. In today's episode, we chat with Luca Netz and Michael Lee "Cash Bowie," to explore how this playful approach is driving real traction: - Portal is bringing 25,000+ users to quality apps in a snap - Builders with …

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The Bandwidth Bottleneck Holding Blockchains Back | Mateo Ward & Austin Federa 59:42

11d ago59:42

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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 Untold Story Of How Base Led To B3 With Viktoriya from B3 44:29

14d ago44:29

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Is blockchain opening doors for Indie creators? In today's second episode of Mammoth May, we chat with Viktoriya Hying from B3 about building on-chain gaming that puts players first. After helping launch Base at Coinbase, her team realized that gaming could be the killer use case to bring millions on-chain. But here's the catch: closed systems trap…

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Blackbird backs Celestia, Institutional BTC Buys, Klarna AI Reversal, Galaxy IPO, Crypto Capital Showdown, Internet Capital Markets & Crypto's Fantasy Draft with Haseeb Qureshi, Jan Liphardt and Gabin 1:42:24

15d ago1:42:24

1:42:24

Welcome to The Rollup TV. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://therollup.co/ Sp…

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TradFi Capital Is Powering Defi’s Evolution | Round Table 1:26:15

15d ago1:26:15

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In this episode, we’re joined by Ian and Teddy from Kairos Research to discuss the market rebound, validator economics, and Solana’s maturing infrastructure. We also cover structural Solana flows, ETF demand dynamics, and growing institutional interest in crypto assets. Finally, we dive into recent crypto M&A, Robinhood’s blockchain ambitions, and …

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The Bull Case For Global Stablecoin Adoption with Jelena Djuric 1:01:29

16d ago1:01:29

1:01:29

The Rollup presents: Mammoth May 🦣 Stablecoin supply is poised for a 10 fold increase in the coming years...but why? And who's driving this demand? In today's episode, we chat with Noble's founder about the impending explosion of stablecoin issuers, where the real money is made in stablecoin products, why building yield-bearing stablecoins that pas…

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Powering the AI Revolution: Zayo’s Bold Move to Lead the Future of Fiber and Digital Infrastructure 30:46

16d ago30:46

30:46

In this episode, Andrés Irlando, President and COO of Zayo Group, unpacks the transformative impact of Zayo’s acquisition of Crown Castle’s fiber assets and what it means for the future of digital infrastructure. From expanding Zayo’s metro reach and boosting AI corridor connectivity to bridging the digital divide and enabling edge computing, Andre…

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OpenAI Leadership Shakeup, Coinbase Joins S&P 500, USD Reserve Status, Meta's Stablecoin Revival, & The Robot Revolution with Nils Pihl, Arik Galansky & Nick Forster 1:27:21

17d ago1:27:21

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Welcome to The Rollup TV. The Rollup TV is brought to you by: Celestia: https://celestia.org/ Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/ AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/ Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/ Omni Network: https://omni.network/ Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/ Frax: https://frax.com/ Join The Rollup Family: Website: https://therollup.co/ Sp…

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Apps Are Taking Over Crypto | 6th Man Ventures 1:19:57

18d ago1:19:57

1:19:57

In this episode, we’re joined by Mike Dudas and Carl Vogel of 6th Man Ventures to discuss infrastructure vs application-layer investments, the oversupply of general-purpose L1s, the viability of new chains like Monad, and the monetization strategies of crypto apps. We also dive into the evolving launchpad market, the future of DePIN networks, reven…

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The Rollup TV: Pilot 1:01:43

22d ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Welcome to The Rollup TV. 𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗯𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻t. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Website: https://therollup.co/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd.. Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcast Follow us on X: https://www.x.com/the…

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EP 495: Ann Leckie vs. The "Well, Actually" Bros 1:01:44

22d ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Is an AI chatbot, like ChatGPT, a search engine? Does it scour the internet for helpful information so that it can respond to user queries? These questions were at the heart of a small kerfuffle on Bluesky last week between decorated speculative fiction writer Ann Leckie and a few prominent tech thinkers. Honestly, it bummed me out. But I found tha…

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The State Of Solana DeFi | Round Table 1:04:08

22d ago1:04:08

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Gm, this week we discuss the state of Solana DeFi. We deep dive into why is everyone so bearish, Ethereum's big pivot, Solana perps market share, app revenue, bringing Bitcoin onchain & more. Enjoy!As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financ…

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What The Author of ‘Blockchain Revolution’ Got Right (and Wrong) with Alex Tapscott 55:08

25d ago55:08

55:08

In today's episode, we chat with Alex Tapscott, co-author of "Blockchain Revolution" – the book that kicked off so many crypto journeys back in 2016. Alex shares how a ski trip conversation with his father evolved into pioneering work that shaped the industry. We explore crypto's path dependency through major events and why Trump's election could b…

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The Ongoing Battle For Memecoin Market Share | Danny & Westie Power Hour 1:15:05

25d ago1:15:05

1:15:05

In this episode, Danny and Westie discuss their current market outlook, Bitcoin’s relative strength, and stagnation in crypto. They also unpack Ethereum’s strategic shift toward L1 scaling, the evolving meme coin launchpad landscape, and a wave of new L1 blockchain raises.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational p…

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How To Earn Real Bitcoin Yield Without Impermanent Loss with Michael Egorov 1:00:02

27d ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Impermanent loss: crypto's most misnamed problem that has permanently damaged countless liquidity provider portfolios. In today's episode, Curve founder Michael Egorov reveals his new project, Yield Basis, aimed at eliminating DeFi's persistent impermanent loss problem. Michael takes us through how his approach uses constant leverage on liquidity t…

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EP 494: How Structure Transforms Ideas 23:49

29d ago23:49

23:49

"I have so many thoughts and not enough time to think them," I recently blurted out to my husband. For me, "thinking thoughts" means scribbling notes or writing messy paragraphs about whatever is on my mind. Of course, no one wants to read my scribbles or suffer through my unrefined musings. So once I've spent some time thinking thoughts, I have to…

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The Bull Case For Ethena’s Ecosystem and the Helium Network | Round Table 1:16:13

29d ago1:16:13

1:16:13

In this episode, we discuss our current crypto market outlooks, Helium’s efforts to decentralize telecom infrastructure, and Ethena’s evolution into an institutional DeFi chain. We also discuss the state of decentralized AI, US regulatory impacts on DeFi, and macro influences shaping crypto markets heading into summer.Thanks for tuning in! As alway…

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The Truth About What Went Wrong with Crypto AI Agents with Tarun Chitra and Wei Dai 59:54

1M ago59:54

59:54

AI and crypto are evolving together, but not without a few missteps along the way. In today’s episode, we chat with Wei Dai from 1kx and Tarun Chitra from Gauntlet about what went wrong with the first generation of crypto AI agents and why reasoning models are bringing about a shift. We explore DeepSeek's revolutionary approach to cost optimization…

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Engineering the Future: AI, Automation and the Tech Powering Telecom's Next Chapter with Sean Shahini of Inorsa 41:24

1M ago41:24

41:24

In this episode, Sean Shahini, Founder and CEO of Inorsa, shares how his company is using automation, AI, and cloud-based tools to streamline telecom engineering. From reducing tower site design time from weeks to minutes to optimizing permitting processes, Sean offers a compelling vision for how innovation can remove bottlenecks and accelerate inf…

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Bitcoin’s Macro Status, Ethereum’s Cultural Reset, and Solana’s Growth Risk | Jon Charbonneau 1:10:47

1M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

In this episode, we’re joined by Co-founder of DBA, Jon Charbonneau, to discuss the current state of venture and liquid markets, Bitcoin’s evolving narrative, and whether crypto VCs should benchmark against BTC. We also cover Solana and Celestia’s long-term prospects, Ethereum’s scaling challenges, and broader changes in crypto culture.Thanks for t…

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Global Instability Is Fueling the Greatest Crypto Boom Yet with Arthur Hayes and Mike Silagadze 52:23

1M ago52:23

52:23

Trump, Powell, and global tariffs are reshaping the financial system, and crypto is right in the crosshairs. Arthur Hayes and Mike Silagadze explain how these shifts could spark an even bigger DeFi boom. Arthur explains how Trump's walking back of tariffs and Fed stability commitments signal we've hit the bottom, setting up Bitcoin for a massive ra…

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Why AGI Will Happen This Decade with Emad Mostaque 1:05:59

1M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

The AI revolution is here, but who controls the intelligence we'll all rely on? In today's episode we sit down with Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet, to explore the intersection between AI and crypto. We cover how ChatGPT-4o's Ghibli filter signaled a fundamental shift in how we interact online, the issue of AI using "too much compute…

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Why Chain Maximalism Is Over with Rachin Kalakheti 43:38

1M ago43:38

43:38

User retention in crypto? Huge headache. The temptation for users to jump from one chain to another can be huge. With so many settlement layers available, it's a problem that's tough to solve for new chains. In today's episode, we meet with Rachin Kalakheti and dive into Twine's approach: one execution layer that settles to multiple chains simultan…

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How Boundless Is Opening ZK Proving to All with Tim Carstens & Jeremy Bruestle 52:16

1M ago52:16

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From proof of work to proof of stake, blockchain consensus is evolving once again into something new: proof of verifiable work. In today’s episode, Tim Carstens and Jeremy Bruestle from Boundless share their insights into how this new approach works. They explain how proof of verifiable work leverages the computing power of everyday users to genera…

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Can Zora’s Model Work? | Round Table 58:07

1M ago58:07

58:07

In this episode, the 0xResearch crew dives into Bitcoin’s potential decoupling from US equities, the rise of Zora’s controversial content coin model, and the implications of its “for-fun” token. They also explore app vs. chain revenue dynamics, and the evolving role of “fat apps” in capturing value across crypto ecosystems. Thanks for tuning in! As…

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The Truth About Crypto Super Apps with Mert and Backpack Co-Founder Armani Ferrante 1:01:54

1M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

The race for the ultimate crypto super app is heating up. Who will own the user experience? In this episode, we chat with Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius, and Armani Ferrante, CEO of Backpack. Armani takes us through his transition from Apple to Alameda Research, and how that journey led to building one of Solana’s fastest-growing platforms. As markets …

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How Ethena is Redefining Digital Finance | Guy Young 53:38

1M ago53:38

53:38

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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Nick White on TIA Investor FUD, The Mammoth Vision, and Lazybridging 51:36

1M ago51:36

51:36

After a majorly successful week for the Celestia ecosystem, winning Noble's new AppLayer & Ethena's 'Converge' chain, we are coming to you with an episode recorded in Denver this year with Nick White. We first touched on FUD and asked Nick to openly address the FUD from the community regarding staking, locked tokens, and the tokenomics in general. …

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Harry Kalodner on Arbitrum's Future, Timeboost, and L2 Sequencer Revenue Models 23:56

1M ago23:56

23:56

In today's episode, we explore TimeBoost on Arbitrum with Harry Kalodner. Arbitrum DAO has signaled a vote recently to go live with timeboost on mainnet. This innovative mechanism shifts from first-come-first-serve to a priority bidding system while maintaining transaction privacy and fairness. We examine how TimeBoost returns value to the Arbitrum…

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EP 493: The Prescription Economy 20:15

1M ago20:15

20:15

"No one is ever completely safe from the critical gaze of a culture steeped in the makeover ethos." —Micki McGee I have a theory that you can measure the decline of any social media platform by the time it takes for its feed to become a firehose of unsolicited advice. Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn are all sludge piles of advice now, but it took…

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Crypto Meets TradFi: The New Convergence | Round Table 1:11:58

1M ago1:11:58

1:11:58

In this episode, our Blockworks Research analysts cover shifting macro conditions, the growth of tokenized gold, Solana’s rising institutional interest, and the evolving overlap between crypto and traditional finance. They also examine airdrop mechanics, critique Berachain’s approach, and debate what trends will define the next two years. Thanks fo…

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