Best BlockWorks Group Podcasts (2025)

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PUMP’s Performance, Arbitrum DeFi, and Zora’s Rebirth | Livestream 1:57:15

3d ago1:57:15

1:57:15

We went live to discuss Arbitrum DeFi, Solana's performance, Zora's creator platform updates, and token buybacks across protocols like Hyperliquid and PumpFun. We closed with a critical review of Pump’s strategy, market share decline, and communication challenges post-ICO.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational p…

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

3d ago1:14:48

1:14:48

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

6d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

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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Analyzing the Crypto Majors: From ETF Inflows to Solana REV 58:05

7d ago58:05

58:05

In this episode, we discuss Bitcoin’s momentum, Ethereum’s narrative shift, and Solana’s decline in REV. We also examine treasury companies’ crypto strategies, and the resurgence of ICOs, spotlighting Pump’s recent token launch. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by any…

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Treasury Vehicles, Crypto Bills, and Retail Runups | Livestream 1:34:28

10d ago1:34:28

1:34:28

We went live to discuss renewed retail activity in crypto markets, ETH’s price rally, and the implications of rising treasury vehicle adoption. We also examine new crypto legislation, including the CLARITY and GENIUS Acts, and discuss the PUMP’s performance, launchpad competition, retirement account access to crypto, and whether memecoins represent…

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

10d ago59:38

59:38

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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Breaking Down the PUMP Launch | Analyst Round Table 1:08:36

11d ago1:08:36

1:08:36

In this episode, we discuss the launch of the PUMP token! We dive into price discovery on Hyperliquid, investor participation, ICO implications, revenue-sharing models, PumpFun’s acquisition strategy, competition with Bonk and Raydium, and predictions for post-launch valuation.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informatio…

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

13d ago1:13:53

1:13:53

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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Crypto Venture State of the Union | Haseeb Qureshi, Jordi Alexander, and Mike Dudas 46:22

14d ago46:22

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In this episode, Haseeb Qureshi, Jordi Alexander, and Mike Dudas joined us at Permissionless to explore the current state of crypto venture. We discuss the divergence between public and crypto markets, token value accrual, stablecoin infrastructure, sector-specific return dynamics, crypto credit cards, and the evolving crypto-AI startup landscape.T…

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Phantom Chooses Hyperliquid for Perps | Livestream 1:24:58

17d ago1:24:58

1:24:58

We went live with Phantom Co-founder and CEO Brandon Millman and Phantom’s Trading Products Lead, Femi Awomosu, to discuss their recent launch of Phantom Perps! We dive into their integration with Hyperliquid, Phantom's design philosophy, and the rationale for choosing Hyperliquid. We were also joined by 0xOmnia and Max Fiege and got their views on…

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

17d ago34:45

34:45

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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From Tokens to Equities: Crypto’s New Capital Markets | Noah & Felipe 54:33

18d ago54:33

54:33

In this episode, we sat down at Permissionless with Felipe and Noah from Theia to cover crypto's macro environment, stablecoin market dynamics, and the evolution of onchain interest rates. We also explore fixed-rate lending demand, crypto equities, tokenized assets, transparency frameworks, and trends in TradFi's onchain activity. Thanks for tuning…

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

20d ago43:22

43:22

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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Permissionless: The Next Generation of Consumer Crypto Apps 40:30

21d ago40:30

40:30

In this episode, we went live from Permissionless with Pat Kim, Sal Qadir, and Vishal Gupta to discuss the evolving landscape of consumer crypto apps. We dove into hybrid CeFi-DeFi platforms, real-time data markets, asset discoverability, wallet UX, on-chain trading trends, ecosystem selection, and more. Enjoy! As always, remember this podcast is f…

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

24d ago52:49

52:49

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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Crypto’s New Era: Regulation, Breakout Apps, and TradFi’s Impact | Jon Charbonneau 53:47

25d ago53:47

53:47

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

27d ago23:27

23:27

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 35:25

28d ago35:25

35:25

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! -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and afford…

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

28d ago33:47

33:47

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

1M ago43:51

43:51

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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Polymarket’s Cultural Relevance, PumpFun’s ICO, and Prosumer Apps | Analyst Round Table 43:36

1M ago43:36

43:36

We're coming to you live from Permissionless! We cover Polymarket’s resurgence and cultural relevance, PumpFun’s consumer-driven strategy and funding ambitions, and the evolving role of trading bots and prosumer apps. We also explore CEX onchain strategies, Robinhood’s approach to crypto, and how IPO trends may reshape the industry’s capital market…

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

1M ago1:37:50

1:37:50

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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The Token Transparency Framework, Worldcoin, and X’s Super App | Livestream 1:57:55

1M ago1:57:55

1:57:55

In this episode, we went live to discuss CEXs and their recent moves onchain, Kamino’s valuation, and Reddit’s talks with Worldcoin. We were also joined by Brian Smith from Jito to discuss Blockworks’ Token Transparency Framework. Finally, we covered the current state of the trenches and X’s plans to develop a “super app”.Thanks for tuning in! As a…

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

1M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

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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Institutional Capital Is Reshaping Crypto | Analyst Round Table 49:14

1M ago49:14

49:14

In this episode, we unpack crypto’s “revenue meta,” the shift from narrative-driven investing to fundamentals, and how token value accrual is evolving. We also cover CEX-DEX integrations, PumpFun’s token valuation, HYPE buybacks, and why institutional capital is reshaping market dynamics. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is fo…

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Introducing The Token Transparency Framework | Empire 1:08:48

1M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

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

1M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

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

1M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

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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What’s Actually Working Onchain? | Ali & Cedo 1:02:37

1M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

In this episode, we’re joined by Ali from Valantis Labs, and Cedo from Initia, to discuss Initia appchains, the revenue and ICM metas, and under-collateralized lending in crypto. We also dive into CLOBs vs AMMs, Hyperliquid’s spot ecosystem, and what new things there are to do onchain. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for i…

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Livestream: $740,000 ETH, Stablecoins, and Monad’s Mission | Friday, June 13th 2:17:38

1M ago2:17:38

2:17:38

This week we’re joined by David Hoffman from Bankless, the Intern from Monad, and recurring guest stars Ian from Kairos Research, and James Christoph of 0xResearch telegram fame! We discuss valuing ETH, stablecoins and Circle’s IPO, Ethereum’s technical direction, Monad’s role in the ecosystem, and more! – Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permis…

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Bitcoin as Pristine Collateral: Risk Redefined. @PeoplesReserve with @CJKonstantinos 20:31

1M ago20:31

20:31

During the darkest days of the last bear market, 5 years ago, I met my friend and guest @CJKonstantinos at The Green Flash in Florida. This guy is the definition of OG by doubling down and starting @peoplesreserve. He's creating Bitcoin-backed financial products that are reshaping the way we think about money. Tomorrow we are both speaking at Bitco…

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

2M ago59:52

59:52

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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The Last Mile Problem For Stablecoins | Analyst Round Table 1:00:46

2M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

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 Livestream | Friday, June 6th 2:25:16

2M ago2:25:16

2:25:16

Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off!Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv--Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccioFollow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnorFollow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_incFollow Westie: https://x.com/WestieCapital…

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

2M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

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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How Should We Value Hyperliquid? 1:13:02

2M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

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

2M ago58:18

58:18

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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From Bitcoin to Boat Storage: Joey Rosati on Diversifying Investments 34:26

2M ago34:26

34:26

I've gotten to know Joey Rosati (@rosaticorp) over the last 3 years working alonside hime in the VC trenches of Druid Ventures. Let me tell you, the VC world is a funny place and there are gems if you know where to find them. Joey is one of them. He knows that behind every successful business, it's all about people. In today's epic episode, Joey jo…

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Institutional Capital Is Pouring Into Crypto | Analyst Round Table 52:36

2M ago52:36

52:36

In this episode, we discuss our outlooks on the market, Strategy clones, and the need for dark pools in crypto. We also dive into JitoSOL, and the possibility of it being included in a SOL ETF. Finally, we end the episode by taking a look at activity on the BNB chain.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purpos…

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

2M ago41:21

41:21

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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The Race to Replace Mainnet | Ian Unsworth, Kairos Research 1:14:48

2M ago1:14:48

1:14:48

In this episode, we’re joined by Ian Unsworth from Kairos Research to discuss the return of PumpFun’s livestreams, and the impact of Alpenglow. We also dive into what apps we currently like, Solana Mobile’s Seeker, and other crypto focussed devices. Finally, we end the episode with discussion on how Ethereum Mainnet can be dethroned.Thanks for tuni…

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

2M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

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

2M 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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Empire Cross-Post: The Bull Case For Ethereum | Tom Dunleavy & Ryan Berckmans 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

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

2M ago58:02

58:02

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

2M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

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

2M 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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0xResearch Cross-Post: The Bandwidth Bottleneck Holding Blockchains Back | DoubleZero 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

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

2M ago59:42

59:42

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

2M ago56:40

56:40

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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