The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Mike Dudas for Frank's final episode of the program. Frank and Mike discuss The Block's history, the evolution of the crypto space over the years, and how payments and stablecoins have emerged as one of crypto's killer use cases.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

02:11 – Early Days of The Block

03:24 – The Tether Revelation

05:24 – Stablecoin Success

07:44 – Adoption Curve in Payments

11:33 – Global Stablecoin Impact

14:47 – Investment Opportunities

19:48 – Crypto vs. Fintech

25:27 – Meme Coins Debate

31:52 – Bonk and Pump Strategies

35:27 – Breaking Into the Mainstream

40:54 – Conviction in Solana

44:18 – Crypto Culture and Sentiment

47:51 – Conclusion

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The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by David Bailey to discuss the growing adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states and institutions, with Bitcoin heading towards becoming a reserve asset and political force. They also discuss Michael Saylor's Microstrategy, and Bitcoin's separation from the broader crypto market.

OUTLINE

00:00 - President Trump prelude

04:00 - Sponsor break

05:01 - Bitcoin losing its identity?

10:26 - International adoption

15:17 - Bitcoin as a matter of national security

18:39 - Market trends

21:33 - Risks of Microstrategy

26:28 - Microstrategy’s appeal

30:47 - Bitcoin’s maturity and seeking yield

31:51 - Crypto market troubles

34:25 - Conclusion

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The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined live by Barry Silbert to discuss his journey through the evolution of the crypto market, how his experience with the 2008 financial crisis shaped his approach to investing, and why he thinks Bittensor may be the next Bitcoin.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction  

01:00 - Sponsor Break

02:00 - Barry Silbert’s Crypto Journey  

06:43 - Bitcoin’s Evolving Narrative

09:25 - Crypto’s Credit Crisis

15:24 - Bitcoin’s Dampening Volatility

18:56 - How Bittensor Mirrors Bitcoin’s Early Days  

20:56 - Yuma’s Vision and Playbook

26:10 - Barry’s Priorities at Yuma

30:14 - What’s Overrated in Crypto & Memes

33:50 - Final Thoughts

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The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Bea to discuss how Bitcoin's recent market behavior is driving increased institutional interest and portfolio integration, signaling a potential shift in Bitcoin's role from a high-volatility tech proxy to a store of value like gold. Bea and Chaparro also touched on a potential move by the US government to revalue gold vs the US Dollar, and its potential impact on Bitcoin.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction 

01:00 - Big Changes for Bitcoin

06:45 - Frameworks for Institutional Portfolios

09:48 - Bitcoins as Digital Gold

13:54 - Getting On Board With Bitcoin

22:04 - Regulatory Designation’s Market Impact 

25:20 - Bitcoin’s Shift From NASDAQ to Gold

27:30 - US Government’s Revaluation of Gold?

34:22 - Leaving Bitcoin Dominance Behind

36:33 - Bitcoin Graduating As An Asset Class

38:59 - Capitalizing on Bitcoin’s momentum

41:49 - Bitcoin as a Savings Instrument 

44:31 - Conclusion

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The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Federa to discuss how the current public internet infrastructure bottlenecks blockchain performance, and how DoubleZero looks to address this by leveraging underutilized fiber optic cables to create a dedicated global network to support higher performance.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

01:02 - Sponsor break

02:03 - DoubleZero’s core thesis

05:42 - The problem with the public internet infrastructure

10:13 - Understanding the current infrastructure

16:36 - DoubleZero’s impact

19:59 - Speed is the name of the game

24:18 - Timeframes for rebuilding infrastructure

31:11 - How DoubleZero finds and utilizes infrastructure

35:35 - Tokenization

36:55 - Technical difficulties

37:20 - This isn’t your grandfather’s internet

39:20 - Hiring talent and being a founder

40:21 - Hiring Talent for a New Layer of the Internet

44:37 - Conclusion

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The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, was joined by Wu to discuss Avalanche’s growing institutional appeal, the rise of blockchain gaming, and how his background in traditional finance shaped his approach to building in crypto.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

00:51 - Sponsor break

02:11 - John Wu’s tradfi background

06:36 - Taking crypto seriously

09:27 - Ava Labs’ focus

11:11 - The gaming landscape

18:38 - Ava Labs x financial markets

24:30 - Challenges in building in Tradfi

26:11 - How enterprises select blockchains

29:03 - Project Guardian

31:52 - Looking ahead

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The Scoop's host, Frank Chaparro, joined Chaumont at the Flowdesk office in Paris to discuss market volatility driven by tariffs, crypto’s convergence with traditional finance, and the evolving role of digital assets in institutional portfolios.

OUTLINE

00:00 – Introduction

00:43 – Sponsor break

01:43 – Flowdesk

03:14 – Tariffs and Market Turbulence

04:58 – Market Uncertainty and Institutional Hesitation

08:20 – Volatility and Weekend Selloffs

12:02 – Amplified Declines in Altcoins

16:28 – Why This Crash Is Different from FTX

21:12 – Bridging Traditional Finance and Tokenization

26:07 – The Effect of AI

30:05 – Looking ahead and Conclusion

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In this episode, Matthew joins The Scoop to discuss the current state of the crypto market, noting that investment opportunities still exist despite macro downturns. Matthew also contrasts the rise of stablecoins with memecoins, and the potential for crypto to consolidate and shift its evolution towards building 'Fintech 2.0' rather than web3.

OUTLINE

00:00 – Introduction

01:12 – Sponsor break

03:04 – Coping with market downturnsl

03:25 – The Fundraising Freeze

05:02 – Macro in the driver seat

09:36 – Memecoin extinction or ressurection

15:59 – Who’s making money in crypto

17:45 – Fintech 2.0 or Web3

22:04 – Investing in stablecoins

25:26 – Investing in teams

28:30 – The next billion users

31:40 – Looking ahead and conclusion

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In this episode, Breitman joins The Scoop to discuss the launch of uranium.io, a new marketplace for trading uranium powered by blockchain technology that looks to make investing in uranium more accessible to retail investors. The conversation also touched on geopolitical and technological tailwinds that could drive greater demand for nuclear energy.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:49 Sponsor break

02:41 How uranium markets work today

05:36 The limitations of uranium ETFs and futures

07:10 Tokenization and RWA evolution

15:56 Why start with uranium

18:33 Why uranium is red hot right now

23:30 Lessons from entering the uranium market

28:01 Beyond commodities

31:13 Conclusion

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In this episode, Samani discusses the current state of the crypto market and venture capital funding in the industry. Samani highlights areas which he believes are key investment opportunities, and lays out why he sees a brighter future for Solana in on-chain finance over Ethereum.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:32 Sponsor Break

02:24 VC Funding Downtrend

08:04 Clarifying Crypto's Usecases

13:46 New Era of Crypto Regulation

17:06 Regulatory Clarity = Increased Investment?

22:49 Samani's Revised Solana Thesis

25:28 Solana vs. Ethereum

32:17 Closing Thoughts & Predictions

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In this episode, Rihani explains how Coinbase's new loan product is designed to make DeFi feel 'magical,' and how this fits into Coinbase's broader strategy of bringing the power of blockchain technology to a global audience.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:57 Sponsor Shoutouts

03:11 Coinbase's New Loan Product

07:50 The "DeFi Mullet"

09:21 Morpho Integration

11:52 CeFi+DeFi Synergy

17:00 Coinbase's Product Roadmap

21:00 Making DeFi "Magical"

23:12 DeFi Adoption Roadblocks

25:54 The Future of DeFi Lending

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The conversation explores the risks and opportunities presented by crypto's volatile liquid tokens, as well as the need for crypto founders to balance short-term liquidity with long-term potential when it comes to bootstrapping.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:17 Sponsor Shoutouts

03:40 Overview of M13

08:07 Generalist Crypto VCs

10:35 IPOs vs. ICOs

12:42 Token Volatility

18:32 Taking Profit

22:30 Opportunities in CeFi vs. DeFi

28:20 Regulatory Clarity & Innovation

31:17 Predictions & Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Chaparro and Carbone discussed the current U.S. policy landscape for the crypto industry under the new Trump administration. With growing bipartisan support and regulatory clarity, the conversation highlights how crypto is becoming a mainstream political issue with significant economic and electoral implications.

OUTLINE

00:00 Intro

01:12 Sponsor break

03:05 The tone has shifted

05:37 IRS DeFi rule nullified

09:25 Stablecoin legislation

12:35 Fine-tuning crypto policy

15:31 Crypto’s growing political influence

18:01 How Trump changed the crypto debate

24:14 The next six months

28:56 Conclusion

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In this episode, Chaparro and Amar discussed the origin and development of Paris Blockchain Week. Amar shared anecdotes of the various challenges and milestones reached over the years, and gave tips on curating a top-tier crypto conference.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

00:56 - Sponsor break

02:49 - Michael Amar’s journey into crypto

06:55 - The development of Paris Blockchain Week

08:57 - Capturing the Zeitgeist each year

11:11 - Crypto conference oversaturation

13:40 - The Biggest Challenges in Running a Crypto Event

18:28 - The European crypto landscape

20:35 - Expectations for 2025

22:20 - Emerging sectors and trends

25:33 - Advice for founders entering the crypto space

30:38 - Conclusion

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In this episode, Chaparro and Poiroux discussed the rapid adoption of stablecoins in emerging markets, particularly in Africa. They explore how stablecoins are solving cross-border payment issues, and how Yellow Card is looking to bridging the gap between the developing world and the global financial system.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction

00:58 - Sponsor break

03:44 - Understanding Yellow Card

05:56 - Challenges of building in Africa

08:04 - How Yellow Card addresses cross-border payments

15:53 - Yellow Card’s origins

20:02 - Early challenges

25:03 - Educating users & building trust in emerging markets

28:26 - Looking ahead

34:40 - Conclusion

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In this episode, Chaparro and Graham discussed the intersection of the crypto market, AI, and robotics, with Graham highlighting several key technological advancements that could have a profound impact on how the markets function and alter humanity's role in them.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction and market overview

1:30 AI x Crypto: current trends

08:16 The Turing test 

12:19 The future of AI companions

18:33 The human edge in an AI world

19:54 The AI economy

24:46 Robotics

30:33 Investigating and investing in hardware

39:36 Looking ahead and conclusion

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In this episode, Chaparro and Dorman discussed the disconnect between market sentiment and the developments in the crypto space. Dorman goes over the actual use cases of the crypto ecosystem and how they are being drowned out by memecoins and scandals, highlighting that big outside players are beginning to get on board.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:11 Sponsor break

02:04 Memes taking the spotlight

06:40 Crypto’s adolescent stage

11:29 Common misconceptions about crypto

18:50 Assessing value in the crypto space

23:00 Are we still early?

29:37 The future of crypto

34:50 Where are the liquid funds?

41:30 Tradfi will eventually come

45:04 Conclusion

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In this episode, Chaparro and Kantorovich went over the state of crypto capital markets, the resilience of DeFi during market downturns, and how banks are looking to get started in DeFi.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction 

01:08 From banking to crypto 

02:30 Why institutions avoid DeFi 

05:33 How institutions impact volatility 

10:50 Crypto as the weekend market 

17:00 Bitcoin as a reserve asset 

20:01 Cambrian explosion of memecoins 

26:28 Coinbase earnings 

31:42 The resiliency of deFi 

37:49 AI Agents 

42:00 Conclusion

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In this episode, Chaparro and Marcus discuss the vision and technology behind scaling Bitcoin as a global payment network. Marcus explained how new developments, including stablecoins on Bitcoin, could transform worldwide financial systems and directly lead to an increase of GDP.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:52 Lightspark's mission and Bitcoin's Role

04:39 Challenges in scaling Bitcoin

09:44 Lightspark's evolution

16:10 Stablecoins x Bitcoin

21:27 Stablecoin improvements over traditional payments

27:20 Past regulatory challenges

30:23 Changing regulatory climate

35:19 Future outlook

41:37 Conclusion

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In this episode, Chaparro, Bornstein, Fraga and Kim discussed the challenges of managing and consuming the exponential growth of blockchain data across multiple chains. Patrick, Jesse, and Everton explained how the proliferation of blockchains has led to a big data problem with petabytes of data that is difficult for enterprises to fully utilize, and what solutions there are to these issues.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

03:02 The Challenge of Blockchain Data Management

08:47 Multi-Chain Data Complexity and Solutions

14:13 Standardizing and Simplifying Blockchain Data

19:57 Institutional Challenges

23:13 Stablecoins, RWAs, and Data Demands

28:25 Public Blockchain Data and Practical Use Cases

32:23 Supporting Multiple Blockchains

35:11 AI's Role in Blockchain Data Integration

38:16 Advice for Developers and Businesses

43:23 Conclusion

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In this episode, Chaparro and Emmer discussed President Trump's first weeks in office, the Democrat's missteps with voters in general and on crypto, and alleged waste and fraud in government spending.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Recap

02:13 Crypto Policy and Political Dynamics

07:11 Identity Politics and Crypto Perception

10:18 Democrats' Missteps and Voter Alienation

12:40 Speed of Policy Changes and Potential Risks

15:27 Fraud in Government Agencies

17:19 Congressional Oversight and Budget Issues

20:32 Ensuring Long-Term Crypto Regulation

22:33 Promises to the Crypto Industry

25:46 Malice in Crypto Regulation?

28:11 Stablecoin Legislation

30:29 Closing Remarks and Farewells

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In this episode, Chaparro and Neuroth explored the rapid growth and increased adoption of blockchain by traditional financial institutions. They also unpacked QuickNode’s role in providing high-performance infrastructure to support both emerging blockchain projects and enterprise adoption.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction and Quick Node's Journey

03:14 Trends in Blockchain and Enterprise Adoption

07:38 Financial Institutions and Blockchain Scaling

12:54 Developer Activity Surge on Solana and Base

18:11 Emerging Ecosystems and Quick Node's Focus

21:30 Future Plans and Tokenization of Real-World Assets

25:38 Conclusion and Farewells

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In this episode, Chaparro and Long discussed the state of crypto banking, the potential restructuring of regulations under the Trump administration, and the Federal Reserve's stance on crypto.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

1:39 Powell’s crypto remarks

3:02 Custodia and the Fed

7:19 Trump’s crypto executive order

8:34 Banks’ path to crypto custody

12:12 12 month forecast

17:51 State of crypto banking

24:34 The Crypto Vote

30:15 Trump’s meme coin

32:50 Privatising fed wire

38:40 Crypto in Wyoming

41:25 Closing thoughts

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In this episode, Chaparro and Fenner-Leitão discussed his firm's approach to the crypto market, which involves using machine learning and data-driven models. They also touched on the impact of increased institutional participation and regulatory changes in the crypto space and how these developments have affected the overall market dynamics.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

03:29 Lack of liquid participants

08:25 Cambrian’s perspective on the Trump meme coin

13:31 Shifting market dynamics

17:18 Regulatory changes

22:56 Cambrian’s requirements for entering a market

29:16 Active management vs VC allocation

35:39 Conclusion

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Cambrian Asset Management - https://www.cambrianasset.com/

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In this episode, Chaparro and Zhao discussed the inefficiencies and challenges in the current IP landscape, and how Story aims to address these by allowing creators to monetize and license their IP in a more open and efficient manner, especially in the context of the rise of AI.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

05:29 Philosophy meets Crypto

09:08 The world of intellectual property

12:49 The financialization of IP

16:55 AI and ownership of IP

20:20 Getting started with AI and IP

24:40 Standing out in a sea of Picassos

27:45 Gen AI platforms

31:49 Story Protocol looking ahead

34:03 Conclusion

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Jason Zhao - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonjinzhao/

Jason Zhao on X - https://x.com/jasonjzhao

Story Protocol - https://www.story.foundation/

Story Protocol on X - https://x.com/StoryProtocol

In this episode, Chaparro and Mercer discussed the accelerating institutional adoption of crypto, with major banks entering the market and driving stability, maturity, and significant capital inflows. They also explored how improved interoperability between tradfi and crypto could increase adoption by enabling more seamless asset movement between the two ecosystems.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

02:43 Bullish vs Bearish narratives

06:23 Improving regulatory environment

09:24 This ain’t mania

14:54 Competent credit offering  

18:55 The necessary infrastructure 

24:04 Capitalising on future growth

33:35 Good tech solutions will win

35:19 Conclusion

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David Mercer on X - https://x.com/mercerdavid

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In this episode, Chaparro and Schmidt discussed the cryptocurrency market acting as an institutional asset class moving into 2025, and how this cycle has been different for venture captial operating within the space.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:39 Crypto as an institutional asset

11:47 Crypto market idiosyncrasies

18:20 Opportunities in 2025

22:28 Application in 2025

25:59 Anti-VC backlash

30:37 Customer acquisition

35:36 Closing thoughts

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In this episode, Chaparro, Copeland, Bai and Cermak covered a myriad of pertinent topics  in the crypto market, including the factors that lead to a successful ecosystem, underexposure to bitcoin relative to memecoins, AI, and what they both expect and hope to see in the year ahead.

OUTLINE

00:00 End-of-Year drawdown

5:56 Memes vs fundamentals

08:25 Importance of community

11:47 Shifting investment landscapes

14:34 AI x Blockchain

18:54 Newsroom expectations for 2025

23:48 Telegram games and improving UX

26:37 Standing out in the market

34:19 2025 expectations

41:50 Microstrategy’s Bitcoin bet

47:30 AGI & Quantum attacks on encryption

48:29 Conclusion

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In this episode, Garzik and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss Hemi and its "proof-of-proof" security model, and Garzik shares his views on the future of multi-chain interoperability and the evolution of decentralized governance models.

OUTLINE

00:00 - Introduction and Hemi overview

03:17  - The endangered Bitcoin maximalist

05:33 - Proof of proof 

10:01 - Lessons from testnet

13:32 - ETH vs. Bitcoin in the multi-chain future 

19:05 - Envisioning the multi-chain future

24:14 - Darwinian trial by fire

33:34 - Main net plans and closing remarks

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In this episode, Yago and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss BitcoinOS and how Bitcoin can evolve from being just “digital gold” into a fully programmable, global ledger for ownership and financial innovation.

OUTLINE

00:00 – Introduction


02:17 – Bitcoin and digital property rights


04:40 – Bitcoin’s spirit of innovation


08:17– Bitcoin smart contracts vs. rival chains 


15:29 – Bitcoin DeFi’s value add


20:44 – Solving scalability


25:12 – Bitcoin, AI, and the next Trillion in assets


28:28 – The next five years


35:07 – Short term shifts

37:42 - Conclusion

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In this episode, Townsend and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss Meanwhile's model of Bitcoin-denominated life insurance and the advantages of this approach vs. traditional dollar-denominated insurance policies, such as protection against inflation and the ability to borrow against the policy's value tax-free.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

04:48 How Meanwhile works

10:33 Role of insurance in the Bitcoin economy

14:09 Charting new territory

16:38 Bitcoin vs dollar-denominated insurance

20:32 Approaching new customers

24:10 Zac’s background

26:23 Looking forward

30:04 Conclusion

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In this episode recorded live at Emergence in Prague, Sahay and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss the evolution of crypto lending after the 2022 market turmoil and Arch's approach to expansion and collateral.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:16 Intro to Arch 

03:15 Shifting collateral standards 

07:33 The state of crypto credit

12:48 New administration, new regulation

14:35 Debanking and Barron Trump

17:41 Arch’s global expansion

19:29 Encounters with Voyager and Celsius

20:47 Conclusion

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In this episode recorded live at Emergence in Prague, Bohbot and The Block's Frank Chaparro discuss discuss challenges facing European firms compared to their American counterparts, and RockawayX's credit fund and developing opportunities in DeFi.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:36 RockawayX

03:38 Tech and investment in Europe

07:11 Post-election investment

09:19 DeFi rally

11:58 Crypto credit

17:56 Standing out to investors

21:24 Value-add investor

25:32 The race to the bottom

27:52 Conclusion

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In this episode recorded live at Emergence in Prague, Wells and Chaparro discuss Enclave's model, the maturing crypto market and the potential for more sophisticated trading strategies and liquidity.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:21 Enclave Markets

04:12 The Enclave experience

05:53 Crypto capital markets

06:57 The maturing crypto market

08:54 Inefficient markets

10:01 New products and strategies

12:42 Concluding thoughts

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In this episode recorded live at Emergence, Barhydt and Chaparro discuss how building a successful crypto businesses requires careful navigation of complex legal and regulatory hurdles, and how this process might change under the upcoming Trump administration.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:57 Building in Crypto

05:38 Abra's Pivots

09:48 Surviving FTX

14:18 Abra's Future Strategy

16:26 Regulation & Innovation

20:32 Closing Thoughts

GUEST LINKS

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In this episode, Kol and Chaparro discuss the challenges and progress of blockchain interoperability, and how the industry may now be turning a corner.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

04:24 A year away

08:50 Interchange singularity

10:30 Bridge opportunities

13:32 Balancing speed and security

18:35 Poor UX, Poor DevX

20:11 Who’s the buyer?

26:52 Conclusion

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In this episode, Lim and Chaparro discuss the crypto market surge sparked by Donald Trump's election as U.S. President. Lim sheds light on how the Trump administration's regulatory stance could pave the way for institutional investors to dive deeper ino the crypto space, potentially driving higher trading volumes and boosting liquidity across the ecosystem.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:01 Macro Tailwinds

03:17 Flows & Volume

08:14 Market Opportunities

12:29 ETF Flows' Impact on Crypto

21:30 Crypto Credit Market

24:52 MicroStrategy's Strategy

27:37 Market Predictions

33:08 Banks & Crypto Adoption

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In this episode, Scaramucci and Chaparro discuss the recent U.S. Presidential election and its implications for the crypto industry. Scaramucci analyzes the factors that led to Kamala Harris's loss, naming crypto as a key factor.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:36 2024 Presidential Election Retrospective

04:16 Trump's Cabinet

07:37 The Future of the Democrats

11:29 Market's Response to Trump Victory

14:23 New SEC Chair

19:17 D.O.G.E

22:54 Closing Thoughts 

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OUTLINE

00:00 Intro

01:33 DeFi's Development

04:24 dYdX Mega Vault AMM

05:32 dYdX Prediction Markets

08:47 High-Performance Blockchain Development

10:35 Appchain Drawbacks

12:47 dYdX vs. Hyperliquid

14:36 New dYdX Markets

17:11 Onchain RWA Derivatives

18:39 DEX Adoption Hurdles

21:24 Crypto Market Makers

22:22 dYdX Development Roadmap

23:47 Appchain Advantages

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OUTLINE

00:00 Intro

01:47 Watkins' Crypto Journey

05:22 Syncracy's Liquid Strategy

06:51 Crypto Market Analysis

08:52 Ethereum's Underperformance

13:14 Long-Only

15:34 Picking Winners

20:38 SOL Trade

28:27 Bitcoin vs. Crypto

34:16 Market Cycle Analysis

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OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:12 Interoperable RWAs

04:18 Regulatory Clarity

08:09 RWA Tech Stack

11:37 White Labeling RWAs

13:05 Choosing a Chain

14:43 XRP Ledger RWA Experience

20:35 Asset Issuance 101

22:49 Global Accessibility of RWAs

26:05 Corporate Admin Crypto Adoption

27:26 Advancements in Interoperability

30:26 Axelar's Development Roadmaps

31:39 Institutional RWA FAQs

34:25 Closing Thoughts

35:55 Axelar Wrap-Up

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In this episode, Slaughter and Chaparro discuss the Democratic Party's performance leading up to and during the recent election, particularly in relation to the crypto industry.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

03:19 2024 Election Recap

04:47 Harris Campaign

07:50 Single-Issue Crypto Voters

11:13 Democratic Party Policy

22:48 Policy Flip-Flopping

26:49 Split Ticket Voters

36:37 New SEC Regime

43:01 Pro-Crypto Democrats

45:06 Predictions & Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Gluchowski and Broner discuss the QuarkID project in Buenos Aires, which uses zero-knowledge proofs to give citizens control over their digital identity and serve as a model for decentralized digital identity systems.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

04:25 Blockchain Scaling

07:19 Buenos Ares ZK-Powered

12:01 Government Innovation

16:40 DID Tech Stack

18:25 ZK 101

19:57 Impact on Argentinian

21:39 DID Expansion

25:59 Crypto's Utility

31:33 Development Roadmap

32:42 Public Services Onchain

34:50 DID Security

36:24 ZKsync Roadmap

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In this episode, Leshner explains the advantages of tokenized assets, such as the ability to operate 24/7 and the increased composability with DeFi protocols. He also discusses the regulatory and macroeconomic tailwinds that have made this an opportune time to launch tokenized products.

OUTLINE

00:00 Health & Routines

07:03 Superstate Overview

12:26 Growing DeFi with RWAs

15:22 RWA Revolution

24:24 Benefits of Tokenization

27:18 Onchain vs. Offchain Crypto Exposure

29:18 Real-time NAV Updates

38:16 Real-Time Settlement

41:01 Crypto's Role in TradFi

46:13 The Future of Finance

49:07 Crypto's Regulatory Climate

53:58 Superstate's Asset Roadmap

58:47 Personal Prioritization

62:27 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, the Venice co-founders discuss the vision and approach of their product in contrast to more restrictive and centralized AI models like ChatGPT.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:43 Origin of Venice AI

02:37 'AI is like Bitcoin but scarier'

07:29 Proprietary AI Models

09:12 Regulatory Inefficiencies

11:16 Global AI Regulatory Regimes

16:46 AI Censorship

20:11 Moderation on Venice

25:01 Freedom vs Privacy

34:11 Venice Pricing Model

36:35 AI Agents

39:44 AI 'Rights'

50:37 Venice Roadmap

54:10 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Shaulov discusses how Fireblocks' core business has evolved over the past few years, particularly in the area of stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:56 Business at Fireblocks

06:15 Fireblocks & Stablecoins

09:59 RWA TVL Growth

15:36 Institutional Stablecoin Adoption

25:22 TradFi's Adoption of Crypto Infrastructure

29:27 Onchain Identity Systems

38:10 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Hallene and Sheikhalian unpack the key trends they are observing in crypto's VC market, including the intersection of blockchain and AI and its implication for improving user data ownership, verified inference, and the use of blockchain to govern non-deterministic models.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

05:31 Current VC Landscape

07:02 VC Market Decoupling

12:11 PMF in Crypto

15:58 Non-Financial Use Cases

22:00 DeFi's Future

23:17 Tokenization Trends

29:13 Crypto Venture Market Forecast

35:56 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Peng discusses scaling Ethereum and particularly emphasizes the importance of business insight and experience outside of crypto in driving application-level innovation.

OUTLINE

00:00 Intro

01:07 Peng's Journey to Scroll

04:27 Peng's Regulatory Background

07:52 Industry Headwinds

10:31 Ethereum Scaling Competition

15:00 Consumer Crypto Apps

16:49 Improving Crypto UX

23:06 Stepn's Success

26:11 ZK Advantages

29:45 Scroll's Roadmap

34:14 Closing Thoughts

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The conversation explores how Telegram's large user base is enabling rapid adoption and growth of Telegram 'Mini Apps' on top of the TON blockchain.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:29 TON Overview

03:06 TON's Advantages

06:21 TON's Future

08:29 Catizen's Hyper Adoption

10:30 Tomarket Overview

12:34 Ton Ecosystem Collaboration

15:54 Building on TON

17:14 TON's Consumer Focus

20:56 TON User Behavior

24:45 User Retention

27:59 TON Roadmap

31:47 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Gupta unpacks how TrueX aims to provide a "stablecoin-native" trading experience with segregated custody, primarily targeted at institutional clients in the United States.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

04:50 TrueX Overview

11:13 Exchange Innovation

14:42 Institutional Client Trading Needs

17:52 Stablecoin Collateral

19:21 TrueX Matching Engine

23:11 Segregated Service Offerings

25:52 TrueX Funding

27:41 Broker Adoption

31:06 Crypto's Credit Market

33:51 True Markets Roadmap

35:50 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Kurz and Chaparro discuss the current state and future of crypto asset management, including the challenges and opportunities in the industry.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:53 Refining Market Structure

03:36 Galaxy Strategy

06:31 TradFi Capital Allocators

09:17 Future Products

13:26 Galaxy PMF

15:05 Crypto Lending

17:11 Regulatory Climate

19:40 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Ripley discusses Kraken's strategic expansion into institutional services, including custody and lending.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

03:57 Institutional Crypto Services

07:22 FTX Fallout

11:02 Institutional Adoption

15:25 Crypto Credit Crisis

17:10 Crypto Banking

19:14 Regulatory Environment

22:39 Closing Thoughts

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Chaparro and Clayton discuss how the crypto industry has evolved since Clayton's tenure as head of the SEC.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:54 Crypto's Evolution

03:42 Crypto Securities & Crypto Commodities

07:02 Token Fundraising

09:57 US Crypto Exchanges

11:12 2022 Crypto Credit Crisis

12:47 The Future of Finance

15:05 Short Selling

16:08 Closing Thoughts

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Senator Scott and Reid discuss the growing political interest in crypto and digital assets in the United States, and the need for better education that clearly conveys the value proposition of this new form of technology.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:40 Crypto's Political

03:05 Trump's Crypto Shift

04:23 US Regulatory Landscape

08:06 Crypto's 'Branding'

16:23 Bipartisan Crypto Support

18:23 Harris' Crypto Policy

19:48 SEC Leadership Change

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Earlier this year, Securitize partnered with BlackRock to launch the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL).

In this episode recorded live at last week's SALT Conference, Domingo discusses the successful launch of BUIDL and highlights the growing institutional adoption of tokenized treasuries over stablecoins.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:03 Blackrock & BUIDL

02:13 Strengthening Crypto Collateral

05:50 Tokenization Evolution

09:04 Crypto UX

11:16 BUIDL Target Audience

13:53 TradFi in Crypto

17:03 Tokenization Value Prop

19:05 Securitize Roadmap

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In this episode recorded live at last week's SALT Conference in Jackson Hole, Chaparro and Scaramucci discuss the upcoming 2024 U.S. presidential election and the rising importance of the 'crypto vote.'

OUTLINE

00:00 Intro

04:16 2024 Election

14:19 Presidential Crypto Policy

15:58 Donald Trump

19:59 China Policy

25:05 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Cook shares how Moonwalk is attempting to build a consumer crypto app that helps people hit their health goals through daily step competitions.

Moonwalk plans to tap into fitness communities, influencers, and corporate wellness programs to attract a broader non-crypto audience.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

02:12 Moonwalk Overview

02:56 Consumer Crypto Apps

21:44 Moonwalk's GTM Strategy

23:32 Moonwalk's Roadmap

27:17 Daily Exercise

32:16 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Chaparro and Diogo discuss how culture and intensity are crucial in building successful teams and companies in the crypto industry.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

03:44 Macro & Geopolitical Risks

04:39 Buying the Dip

06:20 VC Conviction

09:20 Mónica's Background

18:19 Startup Culture

23:58 Building Crypto Companies

26:13 Advice for Founders

33:44 2024 VC Landscape

38:19 Consumer Crypto Apps

41:31 Crypto x AI

47:11 Predictions

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In this episode, Chaparro and Smokey discuss how memetics influences community building, and unpack Berachain's innovative 'proof of liquidity' consensus, where users earn governance tokens by contributing liquidity to the ecosystem.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

04:42 Berachain Conception

14:08 Ecosystem 'Politics'

15:58 The Power of Memetics

20:31 Tri-Token Model

27:43 Layer-1 "BD War"

32:39 Smokey's Inspiration

35:02 Aligning Incentives

39:17 Identifying Passion

42:49 Berachain Roadmap

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In this episode, Van Eck explains how Agora's AUSD is attempting to innovate the centralized stablecoin using a neutral, customer-first perspective.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

02:29 Bootstrapping a Stablecoin

06:09 Stablecoin Issuers

09:24 Agora's Strategy

10:43 Market Structure Changes

16:10 'Tokenization' Taxonomy

20:12 Stablecoins & Instant Settlement

21:49 Agora's Roadmap

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In this episode, Lunglhofer highlights common techniques used by malicious actors in the crypto space and offers suggestions on how to avoid these threats.

The crypto industry lost $336 million in the first quarter of 2024 due to hacks and fraud, according to blockchain bug bounty platform Immunefi.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

01:22 Malicious Actors

03:32 Data Leaks

09:30 Scammer Psychology

10:19 Red Flags

12:57 Phising Frequency

15:06 Victim Recourse

17:57 Security Best Practices

23:21 Scammer Trends

26:46 Coinbase's Security

30:20 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Pryor discusses the role of market makers in the context of token market debuts, and explains the nuances of market making in the crypto space, where assets are highly volatile and lack established processes.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

04:40 Institutional Trading

11:19 Institutional Adoption

17:02 Market Opportunities

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In this episode, Kaledora discusses Ostium's integration of perpetual swaps with real-world assets, highlighting the maturation of digital asset trading.

The conversation also addresses technical and structural challenges in creating perpetual-like instruments, emphasizing the need for robust onchain data systems.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:50 Ostium Overview

02:26 RWA Landscape

04:45 Post-Covid Market

06:17 Geopolitical Risk

08:17 Ostium Value Prop

13:04 RWA Perps

15:11 Ostium Architecture

26:50 Onchain Price Oracles

34:42 Price Data Innovations

37:19 Predictions

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In this episode, Katz shares how large buy-side institutions such as hedge funds and asset managers are entering the crypto market, and why a lack of asset diversity is keeping others sidelined.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

04:40 Institutional Trading

11:19 Institutional Adoption

17:02 Market Opportunities

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In this episode, Schroé discusses the development of Bitcoin Layer 2s and the potential for Bitcoin-native ecosystems to become major platforms for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

02:45 Bitcoin L2 Landscape

08:48 Improving Bitcoin L2s

12:16 Bitcoin Applications

15:07 The Future of BitcoinFi

16:18 The Future of Ethereum

17:24 Bitcoin L2 Attack

18:36 Bitcoin L2 User Profile

21:00 Bitcoin RWAs

23:53 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Zurlo discusses the importance of horizontal scaling in the crypto space and the need for blockchain technology to solve societal issues of trust and transparency.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

02:15 L2 Competition

04:22 =nil;'s Architecture

06:41 Scaling for Mass Adoption

08:56 Horizontal Scaling

14:34 Scaling Solutions

19:41 Accelerating Mass-Adoption

24:18 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Sun discusses his recent legal victory in the People's Court of China against a media group that published false and defamatory content about him.

Sun emphasizes the importance of the court ruling in dispelling rumors and further establishing the legitimacy of cryptocurrency in China.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:37 Sun's Legal Victory in China

03:55 Defamation Article

05:19 Sun's Legal Argument

08:12 What's Next?

09:39 Market Outlook

11:44 Closing Thoughts

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Recently, Moonwell became one of the first apps to integrate Coinbase's new smart wallet.

In this episode, Youngblood explains how smart wallets solve major crypto onboarding pain points — and could be the key to bringing over a billion people onchain.

OUTLINE

00:59 Moonwell Overview

02:21 Youngblood's Background

04:56 DeFi Summer

07:42 Smart Wallets

09:54 Smart Wallet Security

13:58 Onchain Economy

17:12 Crypto App Developers

24:40 Moonwell's Mission

32:36 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Powell discusses the evolution of crypto's decentralized lending market, the challenges faced by centralized exchanges, and the strategic vision behind Maple's new permissionless lending product, Syrup.

OUTLINE

00:53 Maple Overview

02:06 Permissionless DeFi

04:00 DeFi 2.0

06:12 Derisking DeFi

09:44 DeFi Creditworthiness

11:19 DeFi Lending Robustness

13:48 Crypto Lending Market

19:04 Maple's Strategy

21:12 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Long discusses the growth and expansion of Ripple's business, the impact of the SEC's decision on XRP, the upcoming launch of a stablecoin, and more. 

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:50 Ripple Updates

02:55 Regulatory Status of XRP

04:46 Ripple Product Offerings

08:14 Ripple & Payments

09:06 Ripple's Stablecoin

19:30 Ripple & RWAs

21:41 Institutional Paradigm Shift

24:52 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Chaparro and Gorbunov are joined by Mysten Labs co-founder and chief cryptographer Kostas Chalkias to discuss the potential of zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs to revolutionize the blockchain space.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

04:27 ZK-proof overview

08:45 Adoption of zk-proofs

15:33 Standardizing zk-proofs

22:27 Advice for builders

27:57 ZK & AI

35:55 How ZK improves UX

45:00 Predictions

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In this episode, Chaparro and Graham discuss the state of the stablecoin market and the potential impact of stablecoins on the global financial system.

Graham also highlights the importance of stablecoins in emerging markets and the potential for stablecoins to enhance financial inclusion.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:47 Ryze Portfolio Positioning

03:25 Stablecoin Opportunities

10:17 Stablecoins & Emerging Markets

13:00 Stablecoins & US Dollar Dominance

18:08 Financial Inclusion

20:21 Remittances

22:03 Political Paradigm Shift

26:42 Stablecoin Risks

28:20 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Kulechov gives an overview of the modular architecture underpinning the recently announced Lens Network and explains how a modular design is essential to helping Web3 social applications scale.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

02:00 Onchain Media

03:40 Lens Scaling Research

07:17 Security Considerations

09:42 Lens Network Architecture

12:58 Tech Stack Considerations

18:42 Web3 Social App Developers

20:36 Lens Network Migration

22:52 Developments in Web3 Social

26:36 Web2 vs. Web3

29:15 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Edelman discusses the importance of financial advisors in the crypto space and emphasizes the need for advisors to understand and embrace crypto to serve their clients' best interests.

OUTLINE

0:00 Introduction

04:46 Financial Advisors & BTC

09:38 Bitcoin Adoption Curve

14:02 Shifting FA Perspectives

22:44 Logistics of BTC Allocation

30:51 Updating Portfolio Thoery

34:30 Ric's BTC Price Target

38:01 Residual Skeptics

42:28 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Chaparro and Dorman discuss the recent approval of the spot ether ETFs and how it opens the door for institutional investors to engage with the Ethereum ecosystem.

The discussion also highlights the importance of regulatory clarity and the shifting sentiment towards crypto in Washington. 

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

02:34 ETH ETF Approval

06:02 Wall Street Onchain?

12:05 ETH ETFs & Market Structure

17:53 ETH Headwinds & Underperformance

21:28 Altcoin ETFs?

25:27 Crypto's Crowded VC Landscape

34:32 Liquid Crypto Funds

41:47 Traditional Hedge Funds & Crypto

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In this episode, Smith and Scaramucci discuss the impact of crypto policy and politics on recent events, including the ETH ETF win, bipartisan support, and the influence of Trump and Biden.

The discussion highlights the significance of the crypto voter, the evolving stance of the White House, and the potential impact on elections.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:38 Political Paradigm Shift

05:57 Biden WH Crypto Policy

08:09 Crypto 'Voting Bloc'

13:02 Trump's Crypto Flip Flop

16:33 Biden's Crypto Strategy

23:17 Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Warwick discusses the brokenness of the traditional venture capital model and how it has led to the emergence of new fundraising mechanisms in the crypto space.

OUTLINE

00:00 Introduction

00:41 Warwick's Crypto Journey

02:37 Synthetix History

04:47 RWA Trends

11:42 Tokenized Commodities

15:15 Crypto VC Trends

25:19 Airdrop Mechanism Design

27:56 Points

31:12 Early-Stage Inefficiencies

40:49 Deal Flow

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