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On this special episode, we welcome back Sam Kazemian, co-founder of Frax, to dive into the Fraxtal Vision Roadmap. A plan set in 3 phases, introducing token upgrades, AIVM, and becoming the microstrategy of ETH with Frax's Crypto Strategic Reserve.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background03:05 State of Crypto Post-Elections08:10 Convos w/ Legislators + Staffers in DC11:48 Reflections on Fraxtal and the L2 Playbook15:36 Running a Protocol vs an L217:23 The Vision Roadmap: Sovereign Assets and AI Integrations18:37 Phase 1: Tokenomic upgrades, The Future of FRAX.36:43 Proof of Inference and AI Agents Onchain49:18 Retaking on Fraxtal Securing Different VMs53:30 Frax: The MicroStrategy of ETH1:01:55 The Crypto Strategic Reserve1:04:37 Key Takeaways of The Vision Roadmap1:06:31 Post-Game~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelX: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week, we hosted Lord Pemberton Squigglebop, founder and chief Yeetard of Yeet, an innovative suite of products and games making DeFi more Yeetard-friendly. Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background04:36 What is Yeet + Game Mechanics08:20 Yeet Economics: Prize Pool and Taxes13:45 Staking and Unstaking Mechanics15:45 The Liquidity Trifecta: The Yeetwheel23:20 Yeetard NFTs and Burning Culture25:50 Making DeFi Yeetard Friendly + Yeet Bonds28:40 Yeet's Master Plan34:10 Exploring Proof of Liquidity36:50 Building Social Welfare and Resilience in DeFi40:36 Yeeting on Berachain vs Other Chains42:51 Building Community on Berachain45:46 Yeet's GTM Strategy50:35 TG Bot & Group Yeeting54:21 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelX: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week, the legend himself Jani to dive into the role of Cybernetics in crypto and what it takes to create a meaningful, long-lasting cult(ure).Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background06:00 Understanding Cults in a Crypto Context08:30 Maintaining Fresh Perspectives15:50 Cybernetics, Feedback Loops, and its Role in Crypto21:19 Improving Airdrops and Incentivizing High-Value Behaviour24:08 Going All In and Leveraging Bong Bears32:39 Building The Honey Jar36:28 Honeycombs, Integrators and Community Engagement40:00 Developing a Cybernetic Culture w/ Honeycombs45:00 Cybernetic Culture of Berachain vs Other L1s/L2s48:40 The Rise of Honeycomb and Community Dynamics50:53 Personas and Social Interactions in Different Spheres55:20 A New Definition for Cults1:03:05 Sustainably Prioritizing Communities1:08:30 Cults As Cybernetic Organizations1:10:46 The Key to Long-Lasting Cults1:25:42 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelX: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week, we brought on Chunda McCain to learn more about Nucleus which introduces “Yield by Default” and the financialization of infrastructure risk.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background03:44 What was Ion and its evolution into Nucleus08:48 Financializing Infrastructure Risks11:00 Yield by Default15:23 Engaging User Incentives and Infra Revenue Sharing19:37 App Chains and Ecosystem-Specific Rollups26:09 Are AVS's Bottlenecks in Restaking?30:35 Scaling ETH vs The Rollup-Centric Roadmap36:52 Ethereum's Identity and EIP-155939:23 Narratives from Precious Metals to Crypto42:15 Nucleus Architecture and User Journey46:08 Yield Generation Strategies and Risk Management54:38 Default Yield in all Ecosystems1:05:05 What Sets Nucleus Apart?1:10:50 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelX: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week, we hosted Thad, co-founder of El Dorado, to discuss the upcoming election and its implications on Crypto and DeFi.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background04:00 US Election: Candidates and Their Stance on Crypto08:56 The Current Political Landscape12:33 Economic Issues: Inflation, Immigration18:30 Bull Case for Crypto and The US30:00 Crypto Under Different Political Outcomes34:00 Political Implications in The Worst-Case Scenario43:03 The US Identity Crisis Post-Cold War46:30 What is El Dorado and its Vision50:00 The Membership Model and Dorito Utility1:03:03 Understanding Thorchain and Its Innovations1:10:00 Single-Sided Bitcoin Yield w/ El Dorado1:14:45 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelX: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week we hosted Ryan Park, co-founder of Exponents, the first liquidation-free, oracle-less perp dex and explored how Exponents is reimagining market efficiency with its novel mathematical mechanisms.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background10:48 Lessons from Anchor13:50 What Lido Did Right16:46 Distribution + Growth in Terra and Anchor19:27 “The End User is Capital”22:30 Transitioning from Anchor to Exponents28:54 The Liquidation Free, Oracle-less Perp Dex34:04 “Spot Arbitrage”, The Lifecycle of a Position41:49 Synthetic Positions and Collateralization Mechanism50:40 How Does Exponents Work1:01:23 Institutional Perspectives on DeFi & Crypto1:07:43 The Future of DeFi and Its Value Prop1:13:34 Incentivizing Speculation in Crypto Markets1:23:15 Building in the Bera Eco1:29:29 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelX: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week, we had on Jordan Prince, an OG Solana dev and co-founder of Metaplex who shared his thoughts on the evolution of the Solana ecosystem and why he believes it could overtake Ethereum's position.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background15:25 How L2s have impacted Ethereum25:37 The Future of Solana: Flipping ETH?30:23 The Hacker House Phenomenon41:58 The Birth of Metaplex and Solana NFT Standards51:09 EIPs vs Solana Standards55:30 The Flaws of DAOs and the Need for Representative Governance1:03:35 B&J Studios and Its Role in Innovation1:08:50 Memecoins & Market Dynamics1:18:41 Solana PVP & Ethereum MEV1:23:38 The Solution to L2s: A New Ethereum1:26:44 Are New L1s A Threat to Solana?1:34:09 The Real Threat to Crypto1:42:48 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelX: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week, Pierre Person is a former French Politician and current founder of the stablecoin protocol Usual Money. He discusses Usual's novel mechanisms and how it aims to be a fully on-chain Tether.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background06:19 Working In French Politics 9:24 From Politics to Stablecoins14:14 What is Usual Money20:00 Stablecoin Lifecycle in Usual (Minting USD0)22:48 Usual Governance Token Model28:12 GTM Strategy (0 to 100 Real Quick)33:40 Bridging the Gap Between DeFi and CeFi37:50 USD0++ and Speculative Yield41:54 Usual's Mechanism Against Dilution44:11 Base Interest Guarantee45:45 Withdrawing USD0 from USD0++51:35 Token Emissions and Protocol Revenue55:45 Regulation and MICA1:06:07 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week, Charlie Curran dives into how Memecoins are an avant-garde art form and what his experiences in the trenches has been like since the launch of pump(dot)fun.Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background07:19 From Fashion and Film to Crypto10:40 Finding Pump(dot)fun13:20 Memecoins vs Culture coins15:35 $P*SSYINBIO Lore20:55 Community and Cult Formation24:00 Cultural Shifts and CT Blindspots30:49 Avant-Garde Art and Crypto Culture37:10 The Rise of Ball Up Top42:46 Ball Up Top Community vs P*SSYINBIO47:28 Trying To Fork Culture50:30 Ethereum vs Solana54:54 Future of Culturecoins & Memecoins1:02:07 Celebrities & Memecoins ~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week we hosted Kyle Chayka, author of Filterworld. We dive into his key findings on how algorithms flatten culture, impact the crypto industry and more.Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Background03:47 Writing Filterworld05:55 Stuck Culture: The Rise of Mainstream Social Internet08:00 Understanding How Algorithms Work11:35 Different Flavours of Algorithms14:47 Flattening16:20 TikTok's Optimized Algorithm 21:45 The Homogenization of Culture22:40 Taste or Algorithmic Recommendations?24:37 Platform-Based Cultures30:45 Ineffable Taste vs Data-driven Recommendations34:00 Sandcastle Platforms & Non-Algo Platforms36:17 Better Regulation for Social Networks45:00 AI Further Flattening Culture and Creativity53:13 Balancing Novelty and Taste in Content Consumption56:35 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week we invited Reffo, the co-founder of Puffpaw, the only vape-to-earn crypto project with a unique gamified twist.Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Background07:25 Choosing to build on Berachain12:12 Vaping-to-quit Tokenomics15:00 The Encrypted ‘Smart Vape'16:55 3 Core Game Factors17:40 What Happens When You Quit?20:46 Cutting Out The Middle Men22:57 How Vapes Really Work28:32 In-House Vape Production32:00 GTM and Web3 Onboarding36:30 Pitching Vape-to-earn40:20 Target Market/Consumer41:56 PuffPaw Business Model48:59 Berachain Eco57:29 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week we dive into Initia, a permissionless interwoven system of rollups that aims to support the next generation of appchains.Timeline:00:00 Introduction and Background07:30 The Initia Idea10:47 Building a Permissionless Interwoven Ecosystem12:15 Initia's Apple Design Influence15:53 The 3 Pillars of Initia19:54 Enshrined Liquidity, initUSDC Pool and Fees24:48 Rollbacks and Fraud-proofs26:16 Instant Bridging w/ MinitiaSwap31:35 Building on the L1 vs L234:28 Attracting and Incubating Appchains43:00 Aligned Interwoven Projects and Users46:39 The Origin of “Interwoven”49:37 Community Alignment and Long-Term Success51:54 Initia's Comprehensive Product Suite 55:05VIP Program: Rewarding Engagement and Loyalty1:08:06 Memetic and Communication Strategy 1:13:24 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this week's episode, Stuti from Kraken Ventures shares her journey into crypto and what winning GTM strategies for stablecoins looks like. Timeline: 00:00 Introduction and Background10:00 Go-to-Market Strategies for Stablecoins13:00 The Signal Waterfall19:09 DeFi Builders and Apps21:00 The Brain Surgeons of DeFi22:04 Crypto Institutions26:19 The Degens32:46 General Consumers38:25 How to “Stay in The Market”; Long-Term Success41:40 Scaling and Competing with Established Stablecoins43:14 The Success Metrics of Stablecoin Projects51:07 What Does Success Mean?54:04 Exploring Potential Angles to Take Market Share1:03:04 Post-Game Show~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week we hosted Joey Roth, the founder of Dyad, “The first capital efficient overcollateralized stablecoin”. We dive into Joey's journey in building DYAD througout the bear and its unique stablecoin design. We dive into the the Kerosene flywheel, building a user friendly platform, how DYAD plans to scale in the future. Timeline: 00:00 Introduction03:00 Building Dyad in the Bear Market13:30 Introducing DYAD: Enhancing Capital Efficiency22:27 The Liquidation Process for Undercollateralized Positions29:42 Understanding Notes as NFTs33:01 XP Boosts36:00 The Secondary Market for Notes43:17 The Kerosene Flywheel 45:00 Airdrops48:45 Raising the Right Amount of Funding49:30 DYAD GTM52:33 What a DYAD Anchor would look like1:00:18 Solving The Stablecoin Trilemma1:06:09 Buying Bananas at The Supermarket w/ DYAD ~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

This week we hosted Anon of Apollo DAO. He shares his origin story, his involvement in the Cosmos ecosystem, and much more. He discusses the challenges he faced during the fall of Terra his spot-on predictions of the collapse of FTX, and what he is up to now in the land of Cosmos. Timeline: 00:00 Introduction and Background02:59 Into the Cosmos and Apollo DAO10:00 Challenges and Decisions During the Collapse of Terra15:00 Navigating Crisis and Rebuilding18:07 Skepticism Towards FTX Before Their Collapse25:27 Challenges in the Cosmos Ecosystem28:35 What Are Conflict of Interests30:56 The Need for Transparency and Competition36:15 Customizability and Interesting Tech in Cosmos45:30 Promising Projects in the Cosmos Ecosystem~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlywheelDeFiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this week's episode Sam Williams, founder of Arweave & AO, dives into the the concept of permanent storage on blockchains and the importance of user rights in cyberspace. Sam explains how Arweave was built to provide decentralized replication of data sets that can't be easily censored. In addition, Sam shares some spicy takes on Ethereum and restaking.Timeline 00:00 Introduction to Arweave and Permanent Storage06:49 The Philosophy of User Rights in Cyberspace 10:45 Ethereum Hot Take21:30 The Future of Arweave25:36 Introduction to AO and its Approach38:02 Building with Purpose and Passion41:30 The Technical Details of AO49:21 Security and Scalability in AO54:34 Payment Options and Conclusion56:18 Token Mint Model for Incentivizing Growth01:11:35 Rapid Growth in TVL~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this week's episode, Cindy shares her journey from prop trader to builder and all the trials and tribulations that come with being a founder. She goes into what Drift is, how it works, and the future roadmap they have in store. Timeline00:00 Introduction to Drift and Solana DeFi03:04 Building on Solana and the Challenges Faced07:21 Early Days of Building on Solana09:54 Navigating the Bear Market and Building Through the Dark Times18:12 Positioning Drift in the Meme Coin Craze21:14 The Inflection Point and Grounded Organic Interest26:04 Drift's Vision and Capturing the Entire Asset Lifecycle31:11 The Role of Smaller Market Makers in Solana's Liquidity33:13 The Liquidity Trifecta 35:42 The Backstop AMM for Less Liquid Markets37:27 Just-in-Time Liquidity for Market Orders40:32 Lessons Learned from LP Pool Marketing43:41 Exploring the Architecture of Drift v346:39 The Ideal Future for Drift's Execution Environment53:15 Dealing with the Influx of Airdrop Farmers55:32 Drift's Metrics and Future Goals58:54 Recommended Guest: FP from Sanctum~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FlywheelDeFiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO289naHrPB2h4uN4J?si=7aa710b683c04a66 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/flywheel-defi/id1628697864~~~~Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight Lewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this week's episode, 0xSami reveals the first major news in Redacted's metamorphosis into Dinero with ipxETH, a first-of-its-kind income fund from Nomura's Digital Asset Unit, Laser Digital Group. 0xSami reveals how the collaboration was forged and emphasizes the importance of distribution for DeFi.Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightTimestamps02:28 DeFi Growing Up and Recognizing the Market05:22 Introducing ipxETH: An Institutional Staked ETH Income Fund08:54 Going the Institutional Route to Scale and Onboard Capital16:03 How ipxETH is Structured25:34 Building the Rails for Institutional Capital33:38 DINERO Token Migration43:17 Separate Tokens and Distribution of Yield48:37 Distribution Strategy for Dinero51:46 Vision for Dinero54:00 Berachain Updates

Watch the full EP to dive into how Ostium is bringing the “perpification” of RWAs to the masses

Jay from Royco discusses the background and motivation behind the creation of Royco. He shares his journey in the DeFi space and how it led to the development of Rari Capital and eventually Royco which aims to bring efficiency to liquidity on-chain by creating a two-sided marketplace for liquidity providers and seekers. Royco is set to launch soon, and the team is focused on finalizing the protocol. Timeline00:00 Introduction and Background06:25 Creating Efficiency in On-Chain Liquidity10:21 The Order Book for Yielding Opportunities21:41 Expanding Use Cases for Royco28:51 The Developer Ecosystem and Future Opportunities32:19 Liquid Staked Bribe Tokens and Efficiency35:12 Segmentation of Liquidity Profiles36:24 The Open Liquidity Graph37:52 The Value of Royco Integration for Protocols39:29 Worrying about Demand on the Liquidity Provider Side41:09 Bringing Back DeFi Summer with Royco46:18 Abstracting Negotiation with Royco47:46 The Role of Institutions in DeFi49:02 Capturing the Internet Economy53:27 Expanding DeFi from Within56:01 The Importance of Focusing on the Internet~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity ~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this conversation, DeFi Dave interviews Rishi, the founder of Movement, a layer two solution on Ethereum. They discuss Rishi's background, the development of Movement, and the applications being built on the platform. Rishi highlights the importance of security in DeFi and the need for a high-throughput virtual machine. The conversation also touches on the challenges of grants and airdrops in the crypto space and the need for a new kind of incentive distribution. Timeline 00:00 Introduction and Background02:17 Rishi's Background and Discovery of Move06:25 Differences Between Aptos Move and Sui Move09:25 The Security Focus of Move and the Issues with EVM15:15 Movement as a Layer Two Solution on Ethereum20:49 Go-to-Market Plan and Building the Movement Ecosystem22:51 Applications on Movement (Alpha Leak)27:20 Partnerships and Consumer Apps on Movement31:44 Product Differentiation in a Saturated Market35:13 Building Fundamentally New Products and User Experiences39:12 Challenges and Opportunities in Grants and Airdrops45:05 Creating Wealth in the Crypto Space: Incentives That Work ~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...~~~~Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode of Flywheel, host DeFi Dave engages with Jack and Cami from BeraChain. The groups talks about Bera's proof of liquidity system, contrasting its functionalities with traditional DeFi protocols like Curve. They also discuss validator rewards, ecosystem incentives, and optimizing BGT rewards. Additionally, the talk extends to unlocking capital efficiency, leveraging assets, and bridging the gap between engineers and DeFi enthusiasts.Timeline00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto and DeFi Hub01:52 Introducing the Berachain Guests02:34 Cami's Journey to Berachain04:18 Jack's Role and Insights06:07 Understanding Proof of Liquidity (POL)15:22 Comparing POL with VE Systems24:34 Strategies for Maximizing BGT Rewards35:12 Introduction to Berachain's Ecosystem35:54 Understanding Block Rewards and BGT Staking36:27 POL: The Makeup Foundation Analogy38:16 Berachain's Consensus Layer and Validator Incentives41:14 Bridging the Gap: Engineering vs. Financial Perspectives in Crypto44:44 The Role of Solvers and RFQs in Berachain51:56 Ensuring Stability in Bera Markets55:53 How to Participate in BeraChain's Testnet01:00:52 Final Thoughts and Guest Recommendations~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kapital K delve into the innovative world of ERC-6551 and Token Bound Accounts. The discussion features Benny, the author of the ERC-6551 standard, along with Jimmy and Greg from Agent. They explore the intricacies of token-bound accounts, their potential applications, and how they could significantly enhance the utility of NFTs. The guests share insights on the creation of ERC-6551, its use cases, and ongoing developments. The episode emphasizes the transformative potential of token bound accounts and offers a glimpse into upcoming features and projects utilizing this new standard. Timeline 00:00 Introduction to Flywheel 00:38 Exploring Token Bound Accounts 02:10 Guest Introduction: Benny and the ERC 6551 Standard 05:02 The Evolution and Future of NFTs 10:27 Introducing Agent: A New Marketplace 29:26 Understanding LP Tokens and Obfuscation 29:58 Transparency and Trustlessness in Blockchain 30:45 Exploring ERC 6551 and XNFTs 32:20 Version 4 and Cross-Chain Transactions 35:10 Innovative Use Cases for TBAs 37:05 Privacy and Security in TBAs 40:23 Future of TBAs and Community Involvement 43:46 Agent Roadmap and Marketplace 46:58 Potential of TBAs in DeFi 50:37 Post-Game Show: Reflecting on TBAs~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...~~~~Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight Lewy: https://x.com/lewquidity ~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kapital K dive deep into the world of Asymmetry Finance with special guests Justin and Hannah. They explore the technical intricacies of Asymmetry's innovative yield products, including their staking, restaking, and synthetic dollar solutions. The conversation highlights the challenges and strategies around scaling liquidity, leveraging other protocols such as Convex Finance, and the future roadmaps, including an upcoming Initial DEX Offering (IDO). Timeline 00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto Source00:20 Diving into Asymmetry Finance01:00 Engage with Us: Subscribe and Follow01:45 Introducing Justin and Hannah from Asymmetry Finance02:27 The Journey and Growth of Asymmetry Finance02:55 Understanding Asymmetry Finance's Products06:07 Justin's Background and Entry into Crypto08:09 Asymmetry Finance's Innovative Yield Products18:32 Collaborations and Partnerships28:33 Upcoming IDO and Community Growth31:32 Introduction to VE Model Plan 31:53 Governance and Revenue Distribution32:28 Voting Power and Emissions33:47 Liquidity Provision and Incentives34:31 Future Roadmap and Product Development35:26 Liquidity Challenges and Solutions38:25 ASF Token and Protocol Growth40:58 Vision for the Future46:03 Personal Insights and Lightning Round55:40 Post-Game Discussion ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~ Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...~~~~Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

Watch the full EP to learn about Gammi's legendary lore as well as his adversity and triumphs from 13+ years being in crypto

In this episode of Flywheel, host DeFi Dave welcomes back Alex Golubitsky for a third time. They dive into recent regulatory shifts in the U.S., highlighting the bipartisan support for the Fit 21 Act, challenges with the SEC's SAB 121, and the potential impact of the Bitcoin ETF approval. They also discuss the innovative solutions presented by MetaLex, a new project co-founded by Alex, aimed at helping DAOs achieve legal recognition and operational efficiency.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:15 Call to Action: Subscribe and Follow01:42 Regulatory Shift in the U.S.03:37 SAB 121 Explained05:14 Political Dynamics and Crypto15:50 The Fit 21 Act21:01 DeFi and Digital Commodities30:05 Challenges and Future of Crypto Regulation35:47 Crypto and Politics: A Bipartisan Issue37:18 The Future of Crypto Regulation41:16 The Role of the SEC and Gary Gensler45:45 The ETF Approval Process51:11 Introducing Metal X: Decentralizing Protocols52:17 The Legal Personhood of DAOs58:39 The Future of Metal X and Legal Tech01:03:02 Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kiet are joined by 0xMaki and Glovin from Heroglyphs. Learn how Solo Stakers of ETH can mint memecoins and NFTs using Heroglyphs. The guests dive into the technical nuances of encoding graffiti on the Ethereum blockchain, the coordination game, liquidity pools, and harbinger tax systems. The episode also addresses the looming centralization threats within DeFi and highlights strategies for fostering decentralization through economic incentives and liquid staking.00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto and DeFi Hub02:05 Introducing 0xMaki and Glovin07:04 Exploring the Technical Aspects of Heroglyphs13:37 The Vision and Mechanics Behind Heroglyphs20:17 Heroglyphs: A New Era of Token Distribution and Validator Incentives36:27 The Coordination Game: Uniting Communities with Heroglyphs45:15 Reviving the Crypto Spirit: Fair Launches and Community Empowerment46:04 The Rise of Food Tokens and NFTs in Crypto Culture46:24 Validator Goals and the Push for Decentralization47:40 The Big Picture: Incentivizing Participation in Crypto Networks49:05 Exploring the Degeneracy: Liquidity Pools and Tokenomics54:23 The Vision of Heroglyphs: Beyond Meme Coins01:12:02 The Future of Heroglyphs: Roadmap and Launch Details01:20:46 Post-Game: Understanding Heroglyphs' Potential~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kapital K introduce YieldNest, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing the way users engage with liquid re-staking protocols (LRTs) and Automated Validator Selections (AVSs). Joined by YieldNest founders Deo (Amadeo Brands) and Dan, the conversation dives deep into the mechanics of re-staking, the assessment of risks associated with AVSs and LRTs, and the future of decentralized finance. Dio and Dan share their extensive backgrounds, from working in hedge funds and DAOs to their involvement in significant DeFi projects and protocols, emphasizing their commitment to decentralization and the innovative approach of YieldNest. The discussion also covers the complex landscape of DeFi, including the challenges of education within the space, the potential of meme coins merging with substantive technology, and the importance of building a self-sovereign digital nation state through DeFi.00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto and DeFi Hub00:16 Introducing YieldNest: Innovating in DeFi02:15 Deo's Journey: From Crypto Newbie to DeFi Innovator04:40 The Philosophy of DeFi and Building a Digital Nation State05:44 Challenges and Opportunities in DeFi's Growth07:09 Meme Coins: The Convergence of Memes and Technology08:47 Dan's Path: Engineering to DeFi Development19:58 YieldNest's Approach to Managing DeFi Risks25:48 Exploring the Nuances of Restaking Protocols26:05 The Technical and Economic Implications of Restaking27:40 Debating the Future of Blockchain Technologies28:07 The Competitive Landscape of Restaking Protocols32:49 Yieldnest's Approach to Restaking and Validator Management35:52 The Lifecycle of an LRT: From Deposit to Withdrawal44:21 Innovations and Challenges in Restaking Architecture52:41 Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Yieldnest~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode of Flywheel, host Defi Dave goes solo with guest Monkey Rothschild, to explore the current state of the crypto market, including trends in meme coins, airdrops, and the performance of various tokens. They discuss the evolution of the market since Monkey's last appearance, focusing on the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, the rise of meme coins, and the strategic significance of airdrops in attracting and retaining users. The conversation also covers the market's transition into a 'picker's market,' how Ethereum and Solana have fared, and the effects of venture capital in the space. Additionally, they look into the dynamics of meme coins, liquidity fragmentation, and the influence of social media platforms like Twitter on public engagement and the monetization of attention concluding with insights into the Wassiverse project.00:00 Welcome to Flywheel00:15 Special Guest: Monkey Rothschild's Return01:28 The Evolution of Crypto Markets: Insights from Monkey Rothschild02:14 Meme Coins, Airdrops, and the VC Backlash05:01 Navigating the New Landscape of Crypto and DeFi10:35 The Rise of SocialFi and Its Impact on Engagement26:14 Exploring the Dynamics of Airdrops in Crypto Marketing36:57 Evaluating the Arbitrum Ecosystem and Token Dynamics38:13 Athena Airdrop: A Deep Dive into Strategy and Impact42:28 Blur's Innovative Approach and Market Disruption45:02 Friend Airdrop Analysis: Liquidity and Market Dynamics48:26 Eigen Airdrop Controversy: Communication and Execution Flaws53:15 Layer Zero's Unique Strategy Against Siblers58:15 Wossies: Building a Community-Driven Crypto Ecosystem01:03:12 Predictions for the Next 12 Months in Crypto~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode of Flywheel, we had on Tarun from Gauntlet and Robot Ventures and special guest-host Chunda from Ion Protocol dive deep into the latest topics in crypto. They discuss the Eigen token's potential success and challenges, the tokenomics behind it, and decentralized systems' needs for attribution to ensure participant accountability. The conversation also touches on the concept of restaking in various crypto protocols, the evolving landscape of AVS and the predicted yield from these services in the future. Additionally, they explore meme coins' emergence as a new asset class, potential future black swan events in crypto, and the impact of Bitcoin staking and L2s on the overall crypto ecosystem.

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Alisia from Botanix Labs details their journey in pioneering a Bitcoin DeFi. The episodes cover the project's inception on creating a Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin that's compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, aiming to revive BTC's innovative spark.00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto and DeFi Hub00:17 Exploring the Bitcoin Renaissance with Botanics and Spider Chain02:12 Introducing Spider Chain: A Bitcoin L2 Revolution02:58 The Journey of Alisia: From Global Finance to Crypto Innovator18:34 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum: A Bold Perspective22:35 Deep Dive into Botanix Labs and Spider Chain Technology22:45 Building on Bitcoin: The Technical Breakthrough of Spider Chain40:09 The Vision of Spider Chain: A New Era for Bitcoin DeFi41:39 Exploring Bitcoin's DeFi Potential and Yield Expectations42:38 The Summer of Bitcoin DeFi: A New Era of Yield42:59 Differentiating in the DeFi Space: Technology and Community Buy-In43:59 Collaboration and Innovation Among Layer 2 Solutions45:25 The Future of Bitcoin DeFi: Yield Sources and Ecosystem Development51:00 Comparing Bitcoin DeFi Projects: Babylon vs. Spider Chain54:35 Botanics' Approach to Tokenization and Revenue Generation57:25 The Roadmap Ahead: Launching Spider Chain and DeFi Summer Expectations58:49 Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Cultural Shifts and Future Predictions01:07:09 Navigating Regulations and the Future of Crypto Innovation01:14:53 Wrapping Up: The Journey of Botanix and Spider Chain~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode of Flywheel, we invited YamsI, Head of BD & strategy and VoKe from the Fjord Foundry team to discuss their Liquidity Bootstrapping Platform and its approach to revolutionizing token launches.We explore the mechanisms of LBPs, the strategies for ensuring fair launches, and the significance of market makers in maintaining post-launch stability. We also got into Fjord Foundry's dedication to balancing project ambitions with community well-being, fostering transparency, and nurturing on-chain liquidity.Through exploring the platform's journey, successes, and forward-looking plans, the script offers in-depth understanding of the nuanced challenges and strategies in managing token launches, from pre-launch preparations to achieving sustainable liquidity.00:00 Welcome to Flywheel00:14 The Importance of a Fair Launch in Crypto00:55 Diving Deep with Fjord Foundry: Origins and Offerings04:28 Exploring the Evolution and Impact of LBPs14:51 The Mechanics of LBPs: A Deep Dive32:54 Success Stories and the Impact of Curation41:22 Fjord Foundry's Performance and Future Directions44:26 Unpacking the Impact of Funding Amounts on Project Success45:31 Navigating Risks in Crypto Projects: Bots, Scams, and Solutions47:17 Introducing Sphere Token: Fjord's Community and Value Proposition49:38 Exploring the Potential of Centralized Exchanges and Fjord Foundry Collaboration01:07:55 The Future of Fjord Foundry: Roadmap and Vision01:11:43 Getting Personal: The Team's First Crypto Experiences01:18:34 Wrapping Up: Insights and Future Directions for Fjord Foundry~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Josh Wadinski from Optimism. The show covers Optimisms alignment with Ethereum's principles and its focus on sustainability, public goods, and community involvement. Discussions cover Optimism's technology, governance structure, retroactive public goods funding, and the strive for decentralized internet development.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your DeFi Hub00:19 Diving Deep into Optimism with Josh00:46 The Modular Future of DeFi and Culture's Impact03:49 Josh's Journey: From Quantum Mechanics to DeFi09:07 Understanding Optimism: The Superchain Explained15:36 The Evolution of Layer 2s and 3s in the Crypto Ecosystem29:28 Decentralization and Governance in the Optimism Ecosystem33:43 Retroactive Public Goods Funding and the OP Token48:02 Exploring Governance and Reward Distribution Models49:20 The Future of On-Chain Governance and Grants51:02 Non-DeFi Use Cases and the Evolution of Social Protocols01:01:27 The Roadmap for Optimism and Super Chain Developments01:03:23 Growth Strategies and the Open-Source Ethos of Optimism01:19:33 Reflections on Financial Literacy and the Impact of DeFi01:23:22 Closing Thoughts and Future Guests for Flywheel~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave interviews Winnie, the founder of Chipped, a project that aims to make crypto more accessible and fun for non-crypto native users. Winnie is creating human-centered products that don't focus solely on financialization. They also touch on the role of social media and the need for restraint in hyper-financialization. They discuss the future of wearable tech and the vision for Chipped as a gossip protocol that aligns with the direction of technology.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of Chipped11:21 The Importance of Mass Adoption and Long-Term Thinking25:39 The Power of Authenticity and Fun in Marketing Crypto30:40 Culture and Storytelling in the Crypto Space32:37 Embracing Silliness and Being True to Yourself33:34 Spotting Short-Term Opportunistic Projects34:58 The Role of Social Media and Restraint in Hyper-Financialization36:23 The Future of Wearable Tech: Moving Away from Screens37:22 Chipped: A Gossip Protocol for the Internet of Everything50:19 Be Kind to Yourself and Pursue What You Care AboutKeywordscrypto, mass adoption, long-term thinking, accessibility, human-centered products, marketing, authenticity, culture, storytelling, crypto, long-term thinking, short-term opportunistic projects, social media, hyper-financialization, wearable tech, gossip protocol~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave interviews Alon, the co-founder of Pump .Fun, a meme coin launch pad. They discuss the power of memes in culture and crypto, the split in crypto culture between institutionalization and meme coin degen energy, and the importance of culture in crypto projects. They also delve into the birth of Pump .Fun and notable meme coin launches on the platform.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview02:55 The Power of Memes in Culture and Crypto05:48 The Split in Crypto Culture08:55 The Importance of Culture in Crypto12:12 The Birth of Pump .Fun and Meme Coin Launches15:02 Understanding Pump .Fun and its Features23:09 Notable Meme Coin Launches on Pump .Fun28:01 The Role of Culture in DeFi and Crypto Projects31:50 The Importance of User-Centric Design35:05 The Divide Between Institutional and Meme Culture in Crypto36:02 Meme Coins and the Zoomer Generation36:56 Meme Coins as Cultural and Social Products38:17 The Potential for Gamified Experiences with Meme Coins39:47 Meme Coins as Shelling Points for Ideas and Communities41:08 The Difference Between Meme Coins and NFTs43:24 The Complexity and Potential of NFTs45:30 Different Chains and Their Cultures46:57 The Challenges of Building a Culture on a Chain49:47 The Importance of Staying True to the Chain's Culture51:26 The Rise and Challenges of Blast52:53 The Importance of Building a Trustworthy Culture54:49 The Role of Culture in Attracting Users to Fractal58:54 Fractal's Flocks Incentives and Overcoming the Cold Start Problem01:05:27 The Importance of Culture in Onboarding Users to DeFi~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave and Nairolf discuss the concept of modularity in the blockchain space. They explore the significance of modularization and its potential impact on the industry. They also delve into the example of Dymension, a modular project that allows for customization and deployment of roll-ups. Overall, the conversation highlights the growing importance of modularity and its potential to shape the future of blockchain.~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this conversation, DeFi Dave and Kiet discuss the origins and development of Baseline Markets with Fully Allocated and Indigo, a DeFi primitive that aims to create a fairer and more transparent tokenomics system. They explore the differences between Jimbo and White Lotus, the challenges faced after a hack, and the process of building Baseline on Uniswap V3. They also explain the three liquidity ranges in Baseline and how lending and leverage work within the system. The conversation explores the Baseline Protocol and its unique features. It discusses the fixed rate and fixed interest structure of the protocol, as well as the ability to borrow and increase the Baseline Liquidity Value (BLV). The conversation also covers the advantages of borrowing ETH with no additional collateral and the ability to profit from BLV increases. It delves into the concept of leveraged exposure through borrows and the benefits of collateralized lending. The conversation addresses the absence of liquidation cascades and the token burning mechanism. It also explores different strategies and risk profiles, as well as the risks and criticisms of the system. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the liquidity configuration and the future plans for Baseline, including the launch of a launchpad for tokens.~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this conversation, DeFi Dave and Capital K discuss various topics related to the Curve ecosystem, including the performance of crvUSD, the release of LlamaLend, and the future of the Curve ecosystem. They also touch on the impact of the Uniswap fee switch and the rise of Ethena. They also discuss the launch of Fraxtal and its role in the Frax ecosystem.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview03:01 The State of the Curve Ecosystem05:54 Uniswap Fee Switch and its Impact on DeFi09:14 The Growth and Promises of crvUSD11:36 Introduction to LlamaLend and its Role in the Curve Ecosystem20:37 The Rise of Ethena and its Impact on DeFi23:36 The Importance of Business Development in DeFi26:09 Asymmetry and the Combination of Money Legos28:30 The Value and Potential of Convex36:30 The Launch of Fraxstel and its Role in the Frax Ecosystem39:44 Looking Forward to ETH Denver40:14 Preparing for Conferences42:00 Attending Conferences for the First Time46:16 The Intersection of AI and Crypto50:58 The Launch of Tau57:27 The Future of Crypto and AI58:09 Curve's Expansion onto L2s01:02:05 Growth Strategies for CRV USD01:06:37 The Future of the Crypto Market01:08:42 Leviathan News Network01:09:12 Predictions for 2024 and 202501:11:56 The Rerate of DeFi01:13:23 Guest Recommendations~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Birb, the Empress of West Ham and BD and growth expert at OtterSec. She told us about the importance of vibes in crypto culture, the role of business development in the industry, and the birth and growth of the West Ham community. Birb shared her journey through crypto to finding purpose at OtterSec. We also discussed the importance of UX in the adoption of Layer 2 solutions and what the winner will have to acheive to domiante the crypto space.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview01:00 The Importance of Crypto Culture06:36 The Birth and Growth of West Ham09:28 The Power of Group Chats in Crypto10:20 The Value of Building Connections in Crypto12:40 Preparing for ETH Denver14:08 Tips for Navigating ETH Denver19:22 Birb's Journey in Crypto24:05 The Role of Business Development in Crypto28:13 The Positive Sum Game of Crypto29:34 The Importance of Incentives in Airdrops and Point Systems37:06 The Legacy and Future of ICOs40:49 The Perceived Value of Airdrops and Free Money in Crypto41:48 The Importance of Product Value and User Engagement42:17 The Role of Business Development in Crypto45:02 The Basics of Security Auditing48:22 Choosing an Auditor50:15 War Stories and Lessons Learned52:38 The Role of Security in Crypto56:00 The Impact of Bitcoin ETF57:37 The Performance and Reception of Bitcoin ETF58:58 The Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum01:02:56 The Importance of User Experience in L2 Solutions01:07:50 Improving Vibes in the Crypto Space01:16:22 Lightning Round~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

Zaros is a perpetual DEX powered by boosted staking and restaking LSDs and LRTs, offering up to 100x leverage on trading and increased APY for liquidity providers. The test net for Zaros is set to launch on February 28th, with a trading competition and special rewards for participants. The platform focuses on user experience and aims to provide a trading interface similar to centralized exchanges. The liquid restaking narrative is gaining traction, and Zaros is embracing it by accepting LRTs and offering a range of assets for margin trading. Users can find more information about Zaros on their website and social media channels, as well as join their Discord community for trading discussions.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview01:06 Zaros: Perpetual DEX with Boosted Staking03:35 Staking Fees and Real Yield05:00 Test Net and Incentives09:23 User Experience and UI/UX10:36 Liquid Restaking Narrative12:19 Website, Social Media, and Discord14:11 Closing Remarks and Disclaimer

In this episode, DeFi Dave explores the concept of on-chain reputation and its potential in the world of Web3. He interviews David Phelps, the founder of Joke Race, to discuss the power of social Legos and the unique opportunities that Web3 offers. They also explore the importance of leveraging data in Web3 and the challenges and opportunities of monetization and UX in the space.~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode the Flywheel team DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Sam Kazemian, the founder of Frax, to discuss the launch of Fraxtal, a modular L2 blockchain. We grill Sam Kazemian on what we should expect from Fraxtal, how it will function with Flox, boosting, and blockspace incentives. We also discussed the long-term view of Frax and their goal of becoming the largest issuer of important units, including USD, ETH, and BTC.Read: https://flywheeldefi.com/article/7-new-things-we-learned-about-fraxtal-from-our-interview-with-frax-founder-sam-kazemianChapters00:00 Introduction03:09 The Launch of Fraxtal and the Fraxtal Era05:05 Understanding Fraxtal as a Modular L2 Blockchain08:23 The Difference Between Monolithic and Modular Blockchains11:32 The Benefits of Modularity in Fraxtal13:52 Why FXS is King in the Fraxtal Ecosystem16:40 The FLOX Mechanism and Block Space Incentives20:56 Boosters and the Role of veFXS26:43 The Importance of Mechanism Design in Frax37:05 Frax's Long-Term View and Building for the Future40:18 Frax's Track Record in Mechanism Design43:39 The Significance of frxBTC50:53 Frax's Approach to Building and Collaboration54:06 Frax's Long-Term Vision and Commitment57:48 Conversion of Fractal Points to veFXS58:44 Scenarios for Fractal Points Conversion01:03:54 Fraxtal's End Game: Interoperability and Global State01:12:23 Upcoming Speaking Engagements and Fraxtal Launch01:16:26 Summary and Takeaways~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode of Cryptovestor's Alpha Corner, Sam and Cryptovestor discuss the concept of data availability and its importance for Fraxtal. They explore how Fraxtal, a modular roll-up using the OP stack, breaks down the properties of a blockchain and allows different functions to be handled by different parts. They also discuss the incentives for chains to connect to Fraxtal and how this opens up opportunities for various networks. The conversation highlights the potential applications and benefits of using Fraxtal's data availability layer, as well as the long-term design and differentiation of the Frax system.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview00:36 Data Availability and Fraxtal03:03 Incentives for Chains Connecting to Fraxtal04:03 Fraxtal as a Data Availability Layer05:21 Expanding the Network with Different Chains06:26 Potential Applications and Incentivization08:36 Future Developments and Expansion09:09 Fraxtal as an Expansion of the VE System10:16 Long-Term Design and Differentiation11:37 Conclusion and Excitement for the Future

@kmets_ & @cryptocrouguer walked us through how their new stablecoin is designed & what they plan for future incentives to drive the flywheel of growth

Summary In this conversation, DeFi Dave and Benjamin discuss QiDAO's integration with Fraxtal and the benefits it brings to stablecoin users. They cover topics such as creating CDPs on Fraxtal, lowering the cost of capital, distributing Frax points, and the first mover advantage. They also highlight the security and isolation features of QiDAO and provide information on where to find them on social media.~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this week's episode we have on the man himself, the BD god Seraphim. He leads us through his journey of taking the biggest DeFi protocols in the world ever higher, telling the history of Euler, Lido and now his current role at Ethena.~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

Get 20% extra Kelp DAO Points: https://www.kelpdao.xyz/?utm_source=flywheeldefi In this week's episode we have on Fiskantes, one of the Partners at Zee Prime VC Fund and overall crypto degenerate. Fisky started like many in crypto as a poker player and then transitioned into allocating capital. We talked to him about his current market views, what narratives he thinks are undervalued and overvalued and how he's positioning for 2024.~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this episode we had the man himself, Smokey the Bera to talk about the upcoming launch of Berachain. Join us as we dive into Bear's origin's, its novel Proof of Liquidity Mechanics and how Smokey is meme-ing the world into a better future. ~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this week's episode Slater Heil from Blueberry joins the show to talk about Blueberry and Bloom, two DeFi protocols which are brining undercollateralized leverage and RWA yields to DeFi. DeFi Dave and Kiet interviewed Slater about his goal to be a prime brokerage, T-Bill yields, the Blueberry Token and TBY'sI~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators

In this week's episode, we have on Anthony DeMartino and Mason Vollum from Trident Digital. We were introduced to them, as they are facilitating stablecoin growth for Paypal's PYUSD, issued by Paxos. We wanted to bring them on the episode because of PYUSD's budding relationship with Frax. We learned a lot about the opportunities and difficulties of stablecoins in DeFi, the role of Trident, how they are planning to use stablecoins in Central and South America, and also how they think banks will have an "aha" moment about this new type of digital money in the next few years.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:09 Anthony and Mason's Background and Experience11:45 Their Transition to Crypto and DeFi20:26 Trident's Lending Conduit and Stablecoin Advocacy23:49 Trident's Relationship with Paxos and PayPal27:45 PayPal's DeFi Strategy and Curve as Stablecoin Pricing Center36:31 Frax's Place in the DeFi Stablecoin Ecosystem43:24 Permissioned DeFi vs. DarkFi48:03 CBDCs and the US Dollar49:30 The Impact of CBDCs on Banking and Lending50:29 CBDCs as a Standard for Stablecoins52:21 The Evolution of Payment Systems57:31 The Benefits of CBDCs and Standardization58:27 The Impact of a Bitcoin ETF01:09:10 Advice to Younger Self01:10:04 Recommended Guest for Flywheel1:12:02 Post Game

In this week's episode we have on Richard from Prisma, we've been wanting him to come on the show for a couple of months now, as the LSD stablecoin protocol has been one of the fastest growing of Frax's partners last year. We spoke with him on a variety of topics that included bootstrapping Prisma, navigating its launch, its wild growth, and plans for the future.We cover topics such as the Prisma system and its use of liquid staking derivatives, the stability pool and redemption process, pain points for users and developers, the lockdrop and emission schedule, and the success factors behind Prisma's launch.We also explore the value accrual of the Prisma token, revenue distribution, and the upcoming smkUSD release.TakeawaysFinding the right balance in the DeFi ecosystem is a challenge, but it is possible with the right product-market fit and collaboration.The important role of Frax, Curve, and Convex to the Prisma ecosystem.Partnerships and integration with existing systems can help advance a DeFi protocol and drive its success.Understanding risks and providing tools for users to make informed decisions is crucial for the growth of the DeFi space.Narrative and branding play a significant role in attracting users and creating a strong community.Exploring innovations outside of Prisma and staying open to new opportunities is important for personal and professional growth.