This week's special anniversary episode kicks off with the hosts reminiscing on the lessons learned since the show's inception a year ago. They share their thoughts on the evolution of the show, as well as the importance of navigating the timeline and influencers in the cryptocurrency space.

The hosts then delve into Lyn Alden's groundbreaking research, which reveals that Bitcoin has consistently outperformed other assets when governments increase spending. In light of recent events in the Middle East, they revisit BlackRock's Bitcoin presentation, highlighting the cryptocurrency's impressive historical performance through major geopolitical events. The top 12 Bitcoin holders worldwide are discussed, including Trad-Fi industry giants BlackRock and Fidelity, as more companies embrace Bitcoin as a long-term investment strategy.

The conversation shifts to Ethereum L2s, with a focus on Vitalik's recent thoughts on their alignment with the Ethereum ecosystem. The hosts analyze L2beat's rankings, providing insights into the development progress of various L2s and discussing the potential implications for Bitcoin.

Briefly touching on Fractal's price drop and the Eigen token launch, the hosts then demonstrate the process of finalizing bridging ETH from the Optimism network to the main Ethereum chain. They also discuss recent developments in Trump's Worldlibertyfi DeFi project and Stand With Crypto's support for 39 candidates in the upcoming election.
The episode concludes with a live teleburn by Blu, who inscribes his mfer from Ethereum and OpenSea to Bitcoin Ordinals inscription 4733, marking the first sub-5K mfer inscription. This exciting process showcases the ever-evolving nature of the cryptocurrency space and the incredible opportunities presented to those active in the space.

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