Best Blocmates Podcasts (2025)

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Trump Copies Michael Saylor’s Playbook With $2.5bn Bitcoin Bet and Serves up Slop at Crypto Dinner 33:32

2d ago33:32

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Alex and Gazz are driving the conversation this week and there will be no mention of Loudio. Rattling through our favourite stories, heavily centred around Trump’s latest fuckery, a potential pardoning for Sam Bankman-Fried, countries buying up Bitcoin and showstopper James Wynn teaching us all how to really trade with leverage.…

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You're Looking at Subnet Tokens the WRONG Way | TAO Talk 54:28

2d ago54:28

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What’s Next for Our Precious Stablecoins? 32:36

9d ago32:36

32:36

Hola! And so we have it, another all-time high on Bitcoin, despite the fact that we've been brought back down to earth as I type this and we push the episode live. Jedi is on the pod this week, bullish as ever, as we rattle through the top stories. Happy Friday. Share this with your pals.By blocmates

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Coinbase Issue $20M Bounty for Hacker, the pump.fun of Silicon Valley Dominates Headlines and Lyft Likes Crypto 30:51

16d ago30:51

30:51

Gazz is back from his 2 year sabbatical to join Alex and Mike this week. We’re covering the Internet Capital Markets meta, everything that has happened with the Coinbase exploit and subsequent bounty by Brian Armstrong, plus more fuckery from pump.fun. We even have some positive news for the industry and a real-world use case for blockchain tech, w…

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The Hidden Danger Behind ChatGPT That No One’s Talking About 29:09

17d ago29:09

29:09

Alex and 563 sit down for a chat about the creepy advancements in the AI sector and discuss how centralized players are already taking advantage. We cover why it's already important that you're aware of what data you hand over, and where these developments could lead us in the future. It's not all bleak, though, and 563 chats through how this incre…

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$750M Crypto x AI Founder Fakes His Own Death, Google Adopts Blockchain and Movement Fire Co-Founder 24:20

23d ago24:20

24:20

The Friday podcast returns, and we're in Vienna, discussing the Zerebro debacle and the founder's fake suicide on camera, as Jeffy Yu is discovered in his parents' place, wearing flip flops. We're also reviewing everything else that's happened these past couple of weeks, including Google turning to blockchain technology, Movement Labs firing Rushi …

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What Happened With MANTRA’s $OM Token and Has Base Lost the Plot? 38:41

1M ago38:41

38:41

That was a tiring week. Two main ones to dig into, and you can probably guess them. What the hell happened with the $OM token, and why has Base decided to back a meme coin now, of all times? Who knows. Let’s dig into it.By blocmates

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$5 Billion in Months: Is Ethena's Strategy the Future of Stablecoins? 40:15

2M ago40:15

40:15

This week Grant is joined by Conor from Ethena The lads discuss the explosive growth and potential of stablecoins in the tech and crypto sectors. They also dive into Ethena's innovative approaches to stablecoin issuance, the importance of enabling institutional capital through pragmatic design choices, and the launch of Converge—a game-changer for …

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How Core Was Built to Scale Bitcoin 50:50

2M ago50:50

50:50

In this episode, Hong Sun joins Jedi. They discuss what institutions are looking for in their approach to investing in Bitcoin. They also explore Hong Sun’s insights on the institutional adoption of Bitcoin, Core DAO’s contributions to DeFi, and the broader implications of their products like lstBTC for institutional investors. With an extensive st…

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Fartcoin Is Back on the Menu, More Boring Trump Tariff Stuff and Conor McGregor’s Latest Meme Coin Embarrassment 31:15

2M ago31:15

31:15

Dan is back to cover the Gazz-filled void on the podcast this week, and honestly the content out there is pretty dry. We touch on the Trump macro tariff situation, the current market, as well as the return of the goat Fartcoin, plus whatever random bits we’ve found while scouring the internet. Have a good weekend, and like and subscribe, or just le…

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The Next Trillion-Dollar Opportunity? with Andrei Grachev 42:44

2M ago42:44

42:44

In this episode, Grant is joined by Andrei, They talk about current market trends, regulatory implications, and the potential of stablecoins as one of the greatest opportunities in the finance and tech sectors. The lads highlight the advantages of stablecoins for cross-border payments, US dollar dominance, and competition amongst various stablecoin…

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Subnet tokens flying, Targon facelift, dTAO Bloomberg Terminal | TAO Talk 25:03

2M ago25:03

25:03

In this episode of TAO Talk, 563 is joined by guest CH Egan to discuss the latest developments in the Bit Tensor ecosystem. They cover Xavier's significant tweet about subnets and innovations like Polaris' compute aggregator, Tatsu's document understanding subnet, and Liquidity's bridging incentives on Ethereum. They also highlight major updates fr…

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Trump Targets Penguins With Tariffs and Stablecoins Are Still the Only Good Crypto Use Case 31:22

2M ago31:22

31:22

Well, we can't promise that all of these episodes are bangers but at least we're honest. This week we're discussing the Liberation Day lunacy, the impact on the market, Trump deciding to slap penguin island with tariffs and who the real winner is between USDC and USDT. Like, subscribe, and leave a tumbleweed if it makes you feel better. See ya next…

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How Switchboard Ensures Secure Pricing in Blockchains 31:17

2M ago31:17

31:17

In this episode, Jerri sits down with DoctorBlocks, CTO of Switchboard, to delve into the critical role of decentralized oracles in the blockchain and DeFi space. DoctorBlocks shares his journey from academic and hardware security roles at Google to leading Switchboard. We discuss why oracles are essential for pricing in blockchain, the competitive…

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Binance Declares War Against Hyperliquid? Why Gamestop Wants Bitcoin and Ghibli Memes Take Over 43:20

2M ago43:20

43:20

This week we look at what happened with the Hyperliquid $JELLY drama, and the potential involvement from Binance and CZ. Plus Ghibli memes have been all over the timeline and a meme pumped on the back of it. There’s also news of GameStop pumping every penny they (don’t) have into Bitcoin under Lord Saylor’s stewardship, Tornado Cash is back in acti…

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New Apps on Bittensor, TAO.com announced | TAO Talk 41:40

2M ago41:40

41:40

In this episode, 563 and Brody welcome special guest Mark Jeffrey from Hashrate. Mark shares his insights on Bit Tensor, the rising trends in subnet tokens, and his thoughts on the integration of AI with crypto. They discuss the latest launches, including Zeus, Patrol, and AI Factory, and dive into the impact of novel AI platforms like Squad by Ray…

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Crypto x AI: How Delphi Labs Plans to Build the Next Unicorn 47:13

2M ago47:13

47:13

In this episode, Grant hosts Luke Saunders and Kevin from Delphi Labs. They discuss the impact of Web3 and AI on the crypto space, highlighting Delphi's accelerator program. Luke and Kevin explain how Delphi incubates and accelerates innovative crypto projects, focusing on AI-driven ventures. The lads delve into the challenges of launching products…

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The Sonic Ecosystem Roundtable Live Stream, w/ Pendle, HeyAnon, Shadow and Paladin/Rings 1:20:24

2M ago1:20:24

1:20:24

Listen back to the audio from our roundtable with guests and builders from the Sonic ecosystem, chatting about their respective protocols and why they've found a home on Sonic.By blocmates

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Invest in Bitcoin: SATs Ventures’ Defi Investment Blueprint 49:26

2M ago49:26

49:26

In this episode, Jerri sits down with Kevin Williams from Sats Ventures. Kevin shares his journey in the crypto space, shedding light on Bitcoin investments and the fascinating world of Bitcoin DeFi. Discover how Sats Ventures evaluates potential projects, the role of Lightning Network, and the prospects of smart contracts on Bitcoin. Kevin also re…

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Institutions Bearish ETH?, Pump.Fun Launches Exchange & Robinhood Launch Prediction Markets 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

Grant steps in for Alex this week to host The Friday Podcast, as Mike and Gazz unpack the week's most interesting developments. Ethereum is in focus as Standard Chartered adjusts its price target and prominent names Pump.Fun and Robinhood are making big moves, but what does it all mean? Lock in to find out.…

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Is Now the Time to Buy Subnet Tokens? | TAO Talk 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Join 563 and Brody as they dive into BitTensor's dynamic AI market with Mike, manager of Bittensor Fund 1. Mike discusses his journey from Citibank to Bittensor, his strategic investments in key subnets like PTN and Templar, and the impact of the dynamic TAO launch. Discover exciting new subnets like Hippius and Vericore, and explore tools like Gli…

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Kain Warwick: How Infinex Will Disrupt CeFi & Redefine DeFi 54:33

2M ago54:33

54:33

In this episode, Grant sits down with Kain Warwick. They discuss the state of the crypto market cycle, current sentiment, and emerging trends. Kain provides insights on how various voices dominate the timeline, the impact of DeFi summer, and the evolution of decentralized exchanges. We delve into Infinex's strategy for simplifying crypto user exper…

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Making Bitcoin Work: Core's Strategy for Bitcoin Collateralization w/ Rich Rines 55:17

3M ago55:17

55:17

This week, Jerri sits down with Rich Rines, co-founder of Core. They explore the latest advancements in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Rich also discusses Core's mission to unlock $1.5 trillion in Bitcoin liquidity and onboard billions of users to Bitcoin. Discover insights into Bitcoin staking, yield potentials, institutional interest, and the role of liq…

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How to Use MCP & Vibe Coding to Create Your First App w/ SendAI 51:01

3M ago51:01

51:01

In this episode, we have SendAI. An AI development lab and community dedicated to the Solana ecosystem. We discuss MCP's impact on AI, its adoption trends, and how it bridges the gap between APIs and LLMs. The team explains the hackathon they've organized to encourage MCP server development and delves into the concept of vibe coding, which enables …

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DeFAI in 2025: Game-Changing Unlocks You Need to Know 57:22

3M ago57:22

57:22

This week, Grant is joined by Ryan from SphereOne and Orbit. They discuss their innovative approach to integrating multiple blockchains through AI-powered agents. Learn about Orbit's journey, challenges, and the future potential of combining different chains to enhance user experience. They also delve into the advancements in AI models, decentraliz…

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The Friday Podcast | Trump's Crypto Whitehouse Party, Megaeth Testnet Goes Live, Reddit Wants TikTok 34:53

3M ago34:53

34:53

Back from Denver in the hosting seating, Alex, Mike and Gazz cover this week’s news, which, disappointingly, is heavily macro-focused. David Sacks confirms the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, while the Whitehouse Crypto Summit will happen today, plus a load of usual macro doom indicators. Strap in.By blocmates

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MegaETH Explained: Ethereum's Last Chance to Beat Solana? With BreadGuy 1:18:11

3M ago1:18:11

1:18:11

This week, Grant is joined by Breadguy from MegaETH. The lads explore MegaETH's innovative approach to blockchain performance. They also discuss the implications of the Kaito airdrop, the viability of L2s, the challenges with blobs, and how MegaETH aims to redefine performance and scalability. Hear about the new MegaETH stack, its unique sequencer …

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The Friday Podcast | Bybit Fallout, SEC Dismisses Cases, Meme Coin Drop Off 36:10

3M ago36:10

36:10

Every Friday is a bad omen, and unfortunately, this week provided more of the same shenanigans. Mike and Gaz have been left alone this week to attempt to break it all down. Covering the fallout of the Bybit $1.5B hack, the SEC dropping charges against legacy cases, Pump.Fun potentially launching an AMM on Solana, and SBF resurfacing from prison wit…

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Top Crypto & AI Projects to Watch 2025 | w/ Teng Yan 56:21

3M ago56:21

56:21

This week, Grant sits down with Teng Yan. Teng details the current state of the crypto and AI markets, focusing on the fallout in market sentiment as of February 18th. He also discusses the trajectory of AI agents, the impact of infrastructure projects like Mira Network, and the importance of cryptographic verification and privacy in AI. The lads c…

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Exploring Bittensor: dTAO Tokens, Market Trends and Subnet Dynamics 55:37

3M ago55:37

55:37

In this episode, 563 and Brody welcome special guest Mog. Mog shares his experiences from a hectic launch week, including the successful dTAO rollout, the novelty search event, and pivotal moments that exceeded expectations. They discuss the thriving community, the impact of dTAO on subnet tokens, and insights into the market dynamics. Additionally…

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Bitcoin Security Meets Ethereum Programmability with BOB 1:01:34

3M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Today, Jedi sits down with Alexi, co-founder of Build on Bitcoin (BOB). They get into Alexi's academic journey into Bitcoin, his transition from research to building in the crypto space, and the founding of BOB. They cover key aspects of Bitcoin DeFi, including the technical challenges, the importance of creating a secure ecosystem, and the hybrid …

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The Friday Podcast | Sonic and Berachain Breathe Life Into Crypto After LIBRA Shitcoin Disaster 39:14

3M ago39:14

39:14

Alex, Mike and Gazz discuss what started as a week from hell, but seemingly turned the timeline around by Friday. We cover the fall out from LIBRA and the Argentina memecoin mess, into the Hayden Davis Coffeezilla interview, and the impact on the Solana ecosystem. But nature is healing, and DeFi, DeFAI and general utility are back on the menu with …

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The Big Problem with AI Agents (And How to Solve It) 53:14

3M ago53:14

53:14

This week grant is joined by Karan from Mira Network. They explore Mira's efforts to reduce hallucinations in AI models through parallelization and their new grants program aimed at fostering innovative projects in the crypto AI sector. Hear about secular trends, the exciting potential for AI-powered agents, and the role of reliable, high-performan…

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From Wall Street to Blockchain: How Franklin Labs Is Redefining Crypto Validation 40:19

3M ago40:19

40:19

This week we bring in Franklin Labs from the Core ecosystem to discuss their community-centric validator services. Learn about their journey in crypto from high school days tracking Bitcoin to running a validator service that aims to give back to the community. Hear about the sustainable business model they've built, which focuses on rewarding core…

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Why dTAO Changes Everything | LIVE dTAO Roundtable | TAO Talk Episode 21 1:03:21

3M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

Join the lads as they jump into the launch of dTAO starting with Giles from Tensora and Colin from Inference Labs. They cover everything from the anticipation of the dTAO launch, the effects on miners, validators, and subnet owners, to how community and communication play crucial roles. Also, hear what differentiates the winners from the losers, an…

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The Friday Podcast | Degens Print on the Superbowl, Bitboy’s Latest Meltdown and Mastercard Loves Crypto 42:42

4M ago42:42

42:42

It's Valentine's Day, and this felt like a lot to get through mentally for a hungover host. Covering Polymarket and the Superbowl, Mastercard claiming 30% of transactions are tokenized, the CAR memecoin launch out of Africa, Bitboy going even more dark, and a quick look at the market. Plus some other stuff. Enjoy.…

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Why Virtuals Moved to Solana, Thoughts on Base, Twitter Agents? & Their own Chain? 49:30

4M ago49:30

49:30

In this episode, Grant is joined by Ethermage. They dive into an exciting discussion about launching a groundbreaking autonomous agent ecosystem, unexpected explosive growth, and expanding to multiple chains, starting with Solana. Discover how Virtual agents are reshaping the landscape, coordinating across chains, and even handling payments. Etherm…

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Story Protocol Exclusive: AI Agents For Everything, On-Chain IP & Owning Your Data 26:45

4M ago26:45

26:45

This week, Grant sits down with Jason. They discuss integrating intellectual property (IP) with blockchain technology. He explains how Story brings IP on-chain, making it accessible and programmable, transforming a traditionally gated asset class. Jason discusses the practical implications for diverse fields like AI, music, gaming, and more while t…

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What Brought MODE to Bittensor? Generating Best-In-Class Data with Synth | TAO Talk Episode 20 44:33

4M ago44:33

44:33

James from Mode Network joined the lads this week. He shares his journey into Bittensor and dives into their hot new project, Synth. They discuss the intricacies of building financial agents, the importance of a strong data layer for AI, and Bittensor's role in revolutionizing data streaming.By blocmates

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The Friday Podcast | When Will It Stop Getting Worse? 32:35

4M ago32:35

32:35

Today's episode features just Alex and Gazz, with Mike absent. Another brutal week on the timeline has actually freed up some space to think and let builders build. We're talking tariffs and where we go from here: Hyperliquid, MegaETH, pump, fun, and Berachain.By blocmates

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"It's not US vs China it's Closed Source vs Open Source" | TAO Talk Episode 19 30:57

4M ago30:57

30:57

563 & Brody sit down with CH from Bitget. CH shares insights into his journey at Bitget, the rapid growth of the exchange, and his deep involvement in the Bittensor ecosystem. The lads dive into the complexities of Bittensor's development, the impact of DeepSeek, challenges in the crypto space, and the evolving dynamic between closed source and ope…

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Discover Core's Dynamic DeFi and NFT community 50:55

4M ago50:55

50:55

Jedi sits down with Spring Roll and Neve from Core Network to dive into the community and NFT ecosystem they're building. They chat about their roles, goals, and vision for integrating DeFi with NFTs, and get some alpha on upcoming projects, memes, and the fun side of crypto. Stay tuned until the end for some unexpected shitcoin tangents!…

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The Friday Podcast | The End of a Terrible Week 43:39

4M ago43:39

43:39

Alex, Mike and Gaz round off the week by discussing DeepSeek, our bags nuking, the Base $VVV news, Andre Cronje and the SEC and Jupiter's world domination plans.By blocmates

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Has Ethereum Taken the Solana Bait? w/ Eclipse 56:16

4M ago56:16

56:16

Join Grant as he sits down with Ren and Terry from Eclipse. The lads discuss whether Solana has the potential to surpass Ethereum. Also they chat about how Eclipse is leveraging the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) on Ethereum and examine the future of L2 rollups. Are general-purpose L2s becoming obsolete? Hear about their thought on the future of bloc…

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How Core Is Building the Future of Bitcoin DeFi w/ Kieran Dennis 1:03:46

4M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Join Jedi as he sits down with Kieran Dennis. Kieran discusses how he fell in love with Bitcoin during COVID, the vision and goals of Core, and its innovative initiatives to expand Bitcoin's utility beyond a store of value. Learn about Core's efforts in staking, the future of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, and the integration of real-world assets…

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Play with DeepSeek on Bittensor: Discovering the Next Big AI Shift! | TAO Talk Episode 18 22:45

4M ago22:45

22:45

This week, the lads dive into the wild market fluctuations. They highlight various projects within the ecosystem, such as Rayon Labs' Chutes, WebGenie, and decentralized real estate valuation tool Subnet 48. They also discuss the importance of open-source models, seamless integrations in developer workflows, and developer incentives like the Church…

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Silk Road’s Ross Ulbricht Is Free, Vitalik Chooses Violence and ETFs Are Filed for BONK TRUMP & DOGE 45:35

4M ago45:35

45:35

Four in a bed for this week's gm Degen. Jedi joins us to talk about one of the busiest weeks in the industry we've had in a while. Trump's in, and the bullish news flows, but the timeline is miserable. Ross Ulbricht is out, ZachXBT got a big well-deserved stimmy, ETFs have been filed for shitcoins, John McAfee is back from the dead and Vitalik has …

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Creating Blockchains of The Future with Commonware | Patrick O’Grady Interview 1:09:56

4M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

This week, Grant sits down with Patrick. They discuss Patrick's experiences at Avalabs and Coinbase, the challenges of launching his own crypto project, his frustrations with current ecosystem-specific approaches, and his vision for a more open, neutral codebase. Discover his innovative thoughts on high throughput chains, the importance of applicat…

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Navigating Bittensor and Subnets: Simplifying Decentralized AI | TAO Talk Episode 17 38:01

4M ago38:01

38:01

This week the lads are joined by Parshant from Omega Labs. Tune in as we discuss recent updates, groundbreaking projects like Dippy and Targon, and the future of decentralized AI. Don't miss our chat on autonomous software engineering and the potential of text-to-product innovations. Stay tuned for all the latest scoops and interesting conversation…

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Simplifying BTC Synthetics: The Influence of BitFLUX in Bitcoin DeFi 43:01

4M ago43:01

43:01

Jedi sits down with Yehor, COO & Co-founder of BitFLUX. They dive into Yehor's crypto journey from 2017 and how BitFLUX aims to revolutionize Bitcoin DeFi with a stable swap for BTC synthetics. Learn about the challenges of swapping BTC, the future of BTC DeFi, and how BitFLUX eliminates slippage and impermanent loss. Yehor also reveals the protoco…

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