Best Dan Smith | Blockworks Podcasts (2025)

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The State Of Crypto Derivatives With Shiliang Tang and Josh Lim 1:19:28

31m ago1:19:28

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This week, Jason is joined by Shiliang and Josh to discuss derivatives, perps, trade ideas, the state of the overall market and Public Crypto Vehicles’ impact on the market. -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Fo…

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

4h ago1:02:37

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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

1d ago2:17:38

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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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Takeaways from the SEC Roundtable and Privy Acquisition | Weekly Roundup 1:03:23

3d ago1:03:23

1:03:23

For this week’s Roundup, Yano and Santi dive into the Stripe acquisition of Privy, the SEC Crypto Task Force Roundtable, Bill Gurley’s comments on tokenization, the likelihood of a Solana ETF coming soon and the crack down on crypto that’s happening in Singapore! -- Stablecoins aren't cheaper, they're better blog - https://www.fintechbrainfood.com/…

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Hivemind: Circle Valuation, Pump.Fun Token & What We’re Bullish 1:04:19

4d ago1:04:19

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This week, the Hivemind team breaks down the macro shift toward deficit-fueled growth, the Circle IPO mania, stablecoin disruption, and how this might reshape the banking system. Later, they cover Plasma's launch mechanics, Pump.Fun’s token launch, and whether that launch is bearish Solana. Finally, they touch on crypto treasury companies, ETFs, an…

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

4d ago1:00:46

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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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How Venture Is Navigating Crypto IPOs Featuring Rob Hadick & Diogo Mónica 1:16:37

5d ago1:16:37

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This week, Jason and Santi are joined by Rob Hadick (Dragonfly), and Diogo Monica (Anchorage/Haun Ventures) to dive into the evolving crypto venture landscape. --Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts-- Follow Diogo: http…

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0xResearch Livestream | Friday, June 6th 2:25:16

6d 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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How Should We Value Hyperliquid? 1:13:02

7d 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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Don’t Midcurve Circle and PumpFun | Weekly Roundup 1:08:05

10d ago1:08:05

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

11d ago52:36

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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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Debate: How to Value an L1 Token With Dan Smith and Jonah Weinstein 1:16:35

14d ago1:16:35

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Gm and Happy Monday! This week, Dan Smith, a Lead Blockworks Researcher and Jonah Weinstein, a Portfolio Manager of SkyCatcher, join Jason to dive into the timely conversation about which metric is better/best to evaluate L1 tokens – REV or RSOV? Start your day with the Empire newsletter by Katherine Ross: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?ut…

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

14d 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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LIVE Hivemind: Crypto Treasury Companies, Sui Hack & Solana’s New Consensus 1:11:35

16d ago1:11:35

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This week, the Hivemind team discuss MicroStrategy & the boom in crypto treasury plays, stabelcoins & the launch of Plasma, and the Sui hack’s implications for security vs centralization. We also dig into Solana's new consensus model, quantum computing, and more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and D…

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Consensus Bets Pay Off In 2025 | Weekly Roundup 1:00:21

17d ago1:00:21

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On this week's RoundUp, Yano and Santi dive into the latest crypto market dynamics!Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroelFollow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: ht…

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

18d ago1:02:16

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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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The Bitcoin Treasury Playbook With Tyler Evans & Josh Solesbury 1:03:50

21d ago1:03:50

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Gm! This week we're joined by Tyler Evans & Josh Solesbury to discuss the Bitcoin treasury playbook. We deep dive into Michael's Saylor's Bitcoin strategy, NAV/premium, how to structure a treasury company, is this a BTC only strategy or do other assets work as well & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine …

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

21d 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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Entering Ethereum’s New Era | Tomasz Stańczak 1:08:37

24d ago1:08:37

1:08:37

Gm! Unfortunately no roundup this week as Yano & Santi are travelling. Instead we're bringing you this episode of Bell Curve with 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 breakth…

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

25d 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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The Bull Case For Ethereum | Tom Dunleavy & Ryan Berckmans 1:10:22

28d ago1:10:22

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

28d 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 Next Phase of the Bull Market | Weekly Roundup 1:07:56

1M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss the state of the market, what to own this cycle, has BTC dominance topped, why you need to pay attention to crypto M&A in 2025 & much more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsl…

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

1M 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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Hivemind: ETH Pump, Solana’s Edge & the New Meme Meta 1:05:52

1M ago1:05:52

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This week, the Hivemind team discuss ETH's sudden outperformance and whether it's driven by genuine flows or just positioning, Solana's strength as the launchpad for "Internet Capital Markets," and the evolving narratives around RWA tokens, L1 rotation, and meme coin mania. They also touch on Celestia’s roadmap struggles, the logic behind tokenized…

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Why Apollo Created Their Onchain Credit Fund | Christine Moy, Carlos Domingo & Tarun Chitra 1:11:34

1M ago1:11:34

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Gm! This week we're joined by Christine Moy, Carlos Domingo & Tarun Chitra to discuss the launch of crypto largest onchain credit fund. We deep dive into what is private credit, the future of tokenization, onchain vs tradfi risk management, finding product market fit & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherin…

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

1M ago1:19:57

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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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Coinbase Buys Deribit, Stripe’s Stablecoin Launch, and Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade | Weekly Roundup 1:03:05

1M ago1:03:05

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss Coinbase's $3B acquisition of Deribit, Stripe's stablecoin launch, Ethereum's big pivot, will Meta launch a stablecoin & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?…

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

1M ago1:04:08

1:04:08

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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Token2049 Takeaways (Live) | Weekly Roundup 21:20

1M ago21:20

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup live at Token2049. We deep dive into our biggest takeaways form the conference, Ethereum's next chapter, L1 valuations vs app development, the new era of crypto founders & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/jasonyanowitz Subscribe to Blockworks Da…

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The Ultimate Coinbase Debate: Can It Survive? | Jeff Dorman 1:15:20

1M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Gm! This week we're joined by Jeff Dorman to discuss his recent tweet on the bear case for Coinbase. We deep dive into the Coinbase business model, the rise of DEXs (Hyperliquid), who is best positioned to win the exchange wars, the opportunity for DeFi & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscr…

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

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

2M 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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Hivemind: Does Bitcoin Have More Fuel to Run? 56:39

2M ago56:39

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This week, the Hivemind team discusses the crypto market rebound, Bitcoin’s outperformance, and whether the rally has more fuel for higher. They also explore Solana’s memecoin trading activity and DeFi growth, the Ethereum Foundations pivot, Hyperliquid’s strategy, and Galaxy Digital’s future Nasdaq uplisting. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto n…

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

2M 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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BlackRock's Crypto Strategy With Samara Cohen 1:12:39

2M ago1:12:39

1:12:39

Gm! This week we're joined by Samara Cohen to discuss BlackRock's crypto strategy in 2025. We deep dive into the success of the Bitcoin ETP launches, investor demand for crypto, why Samara is bullish on tokenization, how to bridge traditional assets onchain & much more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ros…

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Zora & The Future Of Crypto Media | Weekly Roundup 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

In this episode, Santi joins the Bell Curve podcast to discuss current crypto market sentiment, crypto valuation frameworks, and the evolving challenges of utilizing onchain data. Enjoy! -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off…

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The End Game For Stablecoins With Edward Woodford 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Gm! This week we're joined by Edward Woodford to discuss the economics of stablecoins. We deep dive into Circle's S-1 filing, who will benefit the most from the stablecoin business model, how does Circle remain competitive, the end game for stablecoin issuers & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. …

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

2M ago58:07

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

2M ago53:38

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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 Chapter | Weekly Roundup 1:08:31

2M ago1:08:31

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In this episode, Santi joins the Bell Curve podcast to discuss how to solve crypto's core issues. We deep dive into market conditions, stablecoins, how long-term allocators are accumulating Bitcoin & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manders…

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Hivemind: Bitcoin Decoupling, US Trade Deficits & Worldcoin 52:00

2M ago52:00

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This week, the Hivemind team discuss Bitcoin decoupling from traditional markets, how tariffs and deficits play into the bid for US assets, and Worldcoin tackling the AI-identity issue. We also dig into the best launchpad for crypto onboarding, stablecoin adoption, Bitcoin & gold in DeFi, and more. Enjoy!. -- Start your day with crypto news, analys…

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

2M ago1:11:58

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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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The Biggest Market Crash Since 2020, What Next? | Felix Jauvin & Quinn Thompson 1:13:52

2M ago1:13:52

1:13:52

Gm! This week we're joined by Felix Jauvin & Quinn Thompson from the Forward Guidance podcast to discuss where markets go next from here. After the market sold off in reaction to the Trump tariffs, we deep dive into the bull vs bear case in 2025, Trump's end game, building the perfect portfolio, Coinbase vs Robinhood, is Bitcoin really a safe haven…

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Building the Future of Global Payments | Paul & Zaheer 1:09:31

2M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

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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How To Position During A Market Crash | Weekly Roundup 1:11:16

2M ago1:11:16

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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup where we discuss how to position during a market crash. We deep dive into the Trump tariff dump, are altcoins cooked, the state of crypto venture, why Ripple's $1.25b acquisition is more important than you think & more. Enjoy! -- Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newslette…

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Raydium vs PumpFun: Who Owns the Users? | Round Table 1:06:52

2M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

In this episode, we explore PumpFun’s competition with Raydium, frontend design as a competitive moat, Solana’s share of network REV and application revenue, Ethereum’s ongoing scaling and governance challenges, and Bitcoin’s correlation to the stock market. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, …

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Ethereum Co-Founder: Why Crypto Has Failed | Gavin Wood 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

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Gm! This week we're joined by Gavin Wood to discuss has the promise of crypto failed? We deep dive into hype vs fundamentals, why crypto needs more utility, why haven't we seen mass adoption, how to fix crypto's product problem & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newslett…

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Hating on Crypto (With Love) | Felix Jauvin & James Christoph 1:12:13

2M ago1:12:13

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In this episode, we’re joined by Felix Jauvin, Host of the Forward Guidance podcast, and James Christoph, a guy from our Telegram group, to dive into current crypto market positioning, stablecoin monetization, and Hyperliquid’s HLP. We also discuss institutional interest in DeFi tokens, crypto’s split token-equity dynamic, risks for Ethena and Pend…

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The Trump Tariff Dump | 1000x 45:41

2M ago45:41

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This week, we discuss the shock Trump Tariffs that spooked markets. We deep dive into will tariffs lead to a recession, what's next for markets, should you buy the dip or look for shorts & more. Enjoy! -- Go follow the new 1000x feed to keep up to date with all new episodes! Spotify: https://blckwrks.co/3WADHnL Apple: https://blckwrks.co/4aEt5u0 --…

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