Fundamentals

In this episode, we're joined by David Han, Institutional Research Analyst at Coinbase, to discuss the latest market trends, onchain developments, and David's journey into the crypto space. Our conversation covers the purpose of Coinbase's research team, the state of onchain analysis, and more specifically how important access to verifiable onchain analytics is. We speak about the state of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, and where the difference in traction stems from. We touch on Bitcoin dominance, and dive into Ethereum's current scaling roadmap and address how the L2 roadmap might be slightly extractive to ETH.  We move on to speak about tokenization, and real-world assets, where David shares insights from his previous role at Goldman Sachs, where he was part of the team developing a tokenization platform, and we speak about the hurdles faced by institutional adoption of blockchain technology. David also discusses underutilized onchain metrics, the need for quality filters, his creation of custom metrics to serve this need, the overall state of the crypto market outside of just BTC and ETH, and what aspects of growth on L1s like Solana and TON investors should be focusing on. Tune in for a great discussion on the Fundamentals of everything onchain. David Han on X: https://x.com/0xdavidhan Coinbase Institutional on X: https://x.com/CoinbaseInsto  Coinbase Institutional Research: https://www.coinbase.com/institutional/research-insights ETH and the Rise of L2s: https://www.coinbase.com/en-sg/institutional/research-insights/research/market-intelligence/eth-and-the-rise-of-l2s Interpreting Token Inflation: https://www.coinbase.com/en-sg/institutional/research-insights/research/market-intelligence/interpreting-token-inflation Measures of Adoption in the EVM (H-index): https://www.coinbase.com/en-sg/institutional/research-insights/research/market-intelligence/measures-of-adoption-in-the-evm Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:43 David Han's Journey into Crypto 03:40 Role and Focus of Coinbase's Research Team 06:00 Importance of Onchain Analytics 08:39 Challenges in Comparing Crypto and TradFi Metrics 09:59 Underutilized Onchain Metrics: Quality Filters & The H-index 13:49 How Project Teams Should Aim to Showcase Their Onchain Data 17:47 Bitcoin vs. Ethereum ETFs: Institutional Perspectives 27:20 Institutional Investment in ETH vs. BTC 28:13 Bitcoin Dominance and Market Trends 31:35 Ethereum's Evolving Narrative and L2 Impact 36:02 Tokenization: Leanings from Goldman's Digital Assets Team 44:57 Token Inflation and Market Dynamics 52:07 Emerging Trends on Solana and TON 54:11 Conclusion and Upcoming Research Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Steven Goldfeder, Co-Founder and CEO of Offchain Labs, the team behind Arbitrum. We discuss the launch of Arbitrum Stylus, which significantly broadens the blockchain developer ecosystem by enabling the creation of smart contracts in programming languages that compile to WASM, such as Rust, C, C++, and many others. We talk about Arbitrum's strategic positioning in the expanding blockchain market, highlighting its value proposition against alternative ecosystems and tech stacks. We cover key developments within the Orbit ecosystem, the concept and significance of chain clusters, and the most exciting chains being developed today. We also break down Arbitrum's business model and how institutions like Franklin Templeton and Robinhood are integrating with the onchain ecosystem. The discussion concludes with Steven's vision of Arbitrum's success as a leader in various verticals, from DeFi to gaming to institutional finance, driven by innovative applications powered by the Nitro tech stack. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the fundamentals of Arbitrum. Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize – a financial services platform that specializes in the tokenization of real-world assets.  We dive into the world of asset tokenization, starting with Securitize's journey from its founding to its role today as a leader in the space. We break down our framework for asset tokenization, discussing how token issuers transform legacy assets into more dynamic, interoperable digital assets that unlock new value creation opportunities. Carlos explains the benefits of tokenization for all involved stakeholder, using different products available on Securitize's platform as examples: We dive deep into BlackRocks BUIDL fund, that recently broke $500m in deposits, and the most recent addition to their product suite, Hamilton Lane's $5.6B Secondary Fund. We explore Securitize's rigorous vetting process for adding new investment opportunities, how they make money, the differences between onchain vs. offchain ledgers and reporting requirements, and what the challenges are that lie ahead and what it will take for Securitize to 100x their business. Tune in for a great episode on the fundamentals of Securitize and asset tokenization. Token Terminal's asset tokenization framework (Asset Tokenization, the Return of the Incumbents): https://tokenterminal.com/resources/weekly-fundamentals/asset-tokenization Securitize: https://securitize.io/ Securitize on X: https://x.com/Securitize Carlos on X: https://x.com/carlosdomingo Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Jamie Coutts, Chief Crypto Analyst at Real Vision – a financial knowledge and education platform founded in 2014. They share honest financial insights from the smartest industry experts, along with time-efficient market tools, an AI concierge, charting, note-taking, and access to a powerful community of like-minded investors and thinkers. With a rich background in traditional finance, trading, and technical analysis. Jamie provides insights into his career progression, from Credit Suisse, to Bloomberg Intelligence, to his current research role at Real Vision. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including the importance of macroeconomic factors, liquidity cycles, and the evolving institutional approach to digital assets. Jamie shares his views on Bitcoin's role as collateral, the current and future state of smart contract platforms, the potential impact of digital and decentralized assets on global finance, the strategies to outperform during a bull cycle, and how Jamie uses onchain data to asses fundamentals. Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Sandeep Nailwal and Marc Boiron from Polygon. We discuss the notion of prediction markets and their increasing relevance in the crypto space, driven by the success of Polymarket. We then focus on both the technological and economic aspects of the evolving blockchain landscape, highlighting AggLayer, Polygon's solution for creating an infinitely scalable blockchain ecosystem. This ecosystem aims to provide economic sovereignty for individual chains while ensuring unified liquidity and interoperability. We explore the concept of the internet of value and how Polygon is positioned to facilitate its adoption. Topics include the current state of the blockchain market, Polygon's business case for developing AggLayer, and how developers should evaluate Polygon compared to other ecosystems. Tune in for an insightful episode on the fundamentals of Polygon. Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Cosmo Jiang, Portfolio Manager at Pantera Capital to discuss the details behind Pantera's largest investment ever, into The Open Network – or TON – the Layer 1 network originally designed by Telegram.  We speak about Pantera's long-term approach to fundamentals-based investing, and walk through their typical deal sourcing and due diligence processes. We explore the factors the helped Pantera build conviction for their largest investment to date, including the strategic partnership between Telegram and TON, how TON is uniquely positioned to onboard the first billion users to crypto, the importance of a thriving developer ecosystem, the impressive traction that mini games have been seeing on TON, and the growth of stable coins on the network.  We also speak about Pantera's bull case for TON, the risks and unanalyzables related to the investment, and how Pantera is supporting TON's growth post-investment.  Tune in for a great episode on the fundamentals of both Pantera and TON. Investing in TON Network: https://panteracapital.com/blog-investing-in-ton-network/ TON, Our Largest Investment Ever: https://panteracapital.com/blockchain-letter/ton-our-largest-investment-ever/ Pantera: https://panteracapital.com/ Pantera on X: https://x.com/PanteraCapital Cosmo on X: https://x.com/cosmo_jiang Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Meet Cosmo Jiang 04:38 Overview of Pantera 08:29 How TON Hit Pantera's Radar 11:11 Telegram's Strategic Partnership with TON 15:38 Pantera's Due Diligence Process 21:15 Building Conviction for TON Investment 24:58 Telegram vs. Other Community Platforms 28:12 Gaming on TON 34:46 Notcoin & Hamster Kombat: The Popularity of Idle Games 36:06 Payments and Stablecoins on TON 40:40 Value Accrual and Investment Potential of TON 42:06 Risks and ‘Unanalyzables' 47:53 Supporting TON's Growth 51:11 Conclusion and Future Outlook Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals Podcast, we're joined by Zach Pandl, the Head of Research at Grayscale. Zach talks about his career transition from Wall Street to the crypto industry, the compelling reasons behind his move, and his role at Grayscale. Zach outlines the potential of digital assets, driven by large addressable markets, network technologies, and the Bitcoin macro trade. Additionally, Zach shares his insights on the macro factors impacting the crypto market today and the importance of federal reserve policy on Bitcoin's price. We walk through Grayscale's product suite, including their flagship Bitcoin and Ethereum related products, and the launch of mini trust products and new investments in protocols like Stacks and NEAR. He explains Grayscale's approach to evaluating crypto projects through fundamentals-focused metrics such as daily active users, fees, and transactions.  Lastly, Zach highlights the role of research in both investor education and product development at Grayscale, and shares his optimistic outlook on the future impacts of digital assets and Grayscale's ongoing mission to provide innovative crypto investment products. Tune in for a great episode on the fundamentals of crypto. Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Unique Divine – Co-Founder and CEO of Nibiru Chain – to dive into the general-purpose L1 blockchain featuring superior throughput potentially exceeding 40k TPS. The discussion covers its core value propositions, including the use of WASM smart contracts, the upcoming high-performance EVM execution layer, and optimizations like scalable data indexing and advanced developer tooling.  We explore which applications are best suited for Nibiru, current performance metrics, economic sustainability, and the future roadmap of Nibiru, including its growth and the challenges it faces. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Nibiru Chain 00:27 Core Value Proposition and Optimizations 02:55 Developer Tools and Ecosystem 03:53 Current Applications and Use Cases 06:43 Performance Metrics and Blockchain Landscape 10:30 Team Composition and Network Stakeholders 14:35 Economic Model and Sustainability 24:07 Onchain Data and Business Development 29:43 Future Roadmap and Conclusion Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Christopher Jensen, Director of Digital Asset Research at Franklin Templeton. We speak about Franklin Templeton's fundamentals-driven approach to digital asset investments research, and internal analysis to understand protocols, tokens, and value accrual. Our conversation also touches on client demand, institutional interest, and the creation of a comprehensive product suite to cater to varying levels of demand and knowledge. Christopher highlights the importance of onchain data, the use of blockchain technology for operational efficiencies, and the ongoing exploration of new crypto use cases like decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN). Additionally, we speak about Franklin Templeton's pioneering efforts in launching the first tokenized money market fund, and their plans for the future. Tune in to learn about how Franklin Templeton is navigating and contributing to the onchain future. Franklin Templeton: https://www.franklintempleton.com/ X: https://twitter.com/FTI_DA Christopher Jensen: https://www.franklintempleton.com/profiles/christopher-jensen Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Jesse Pollak, the Creator of Base. Our conversation dives into the details behind moving Coinbase onchain, building Base as a ‘company within a company', and combining the strengths of Coinbase and Optimism to create a global onchain economy.  We speak about Base's lean and engineering-driven team structure, the purpose of economic alliances between chains, pioneering governance strategies, standardising metrics in the industry, and the paradigm shift that building onchain enables for decision-making, product development, and more efficient business operations.  Tune in for a great discussion about the fundamentals of Base and building onchain. Let's get Jesse bald! https://letsgetjessebald.com/ Base's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/base Onchain Summer: https://base.mirror.xyz/HoH9cZVi8CMdvxVUNjvOzceUPVQcVZvvkf8ZbCOVOco BaseCamp 001: https://base.mirror.xyz/GL6dd2CfZuG3dVd_jZAZJLjYP8h7NRk0falVV6O7RqQ Base: https://www.base.org/ Jesse on X: https://x.com/jessepollak Base on X: https://x.com/base Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

Our recent conversation with Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, covers the state of Bitcoin ETFs, the growth of the broader Bitcoin ecosystem, understanding value accrual, differences in VanEck's valuation models for Ethereum and Solana, the pros and cons of onchain data, key line items in blockchain P&Ls, and more. VanEck is a global investment management firm with over $100 billion in assets under management as of March this year. VanEck offers a range of investment vehicles, including ETFs, mutual funds, institutional funds, separately managed accounts, and model delivery portfolios. Recognizing the transformative potential of digital assets early on, they have solidified their position as a thought leader in the space. Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Ryan Rasmussen, Senior Crypto Research Analyst at Bitwise – The world's largest crypto index fund manager. Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

Tune in as Bloomberg and onchain data provider Token Terminal explore the relatively uncharted territory of onchain data. The team will talk about the sources and interpretation of this emerging form of financial data, it's unique characteristics, and how it fits into investor analysis. Participants can expect to depart the 30-minute webinar with a better understanding of how on-chain data can be used to support and enhance their investment analysis. Speakers: Alex Wenham, Digital Assets Product & Strategy Lead, Bloomberg With over 15 years of Financial Markets experience, Alex is the Global Head of Cryptocurrency Product and Digital Asset Lead at Bloomberg. Prior to this appointment Alex has been a Leader within our Sales organisation managing territories within Emerging Markets and the Nordics. Alex started his career at Bloomberg as a FX and FX Derivatives specialist working with our Sellside and Buyside clients across the UK, Middle East and Emerging Markets. Prior to joining Bloomberg, Alex worked as a FX Derivatives structurer helping corporate clients hedge FX Risk. Alex holds a double degree in Science and Commerce from Sydney University and is a FRM charter holder. Oskari Tempakka, Head of Growth, Token Terminal As Head of Growth at Token Terminal, Oskari oversees driving the platform's user acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies, while educating investors about crypto as an asset class. He is committed to bringing clarity and structure to the fast-paced crypto market, making it easier for investors to filter out the noise. With a background that spans data analytics, finance, and venture capital, Oskari brings a perspective well suited to deciphering the dynamics of the cryptoasset economy. Before joining Token Terminal, he worked with data analytics at Google, in Wealth Management at Nordea Private Banking, and led Wave Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund. View the webinar on Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/professiona... Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Bryan Pellegrino, the Co-Founder and CEO of LayerZero Labs – the team behind the LayerZero – an interoperability protocol that connects blockchains (50+ and counting).In this episode with Bryan, we discuss what LayerZero's core value proposition is, and why interoperability is important for the blockchain industry. We speak about the tech stack, current traction, assess market potential, and speak about value accrual.Finally, we wrap up with current challenges and growth drivers, and what the most exciting upcoming developments for LayerZero are.LayerZero: https://layerzero.network/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LayerZero_LabsBryan on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/PrimordialAA Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In today's episode, we're joined by Arthur Breitman, the Co-Founder of Tezos, a layer 1 blockchain. In this episode, we focus on what sets Tezos apart from other blockchains on the market, and how they stack up in terms of performance, network activity, economics, and more. We speak about the network's current use cases, and vision for the future. Arthur walks us through the current challenges faced, current focus areas, the state of the blockchain market today, and his vision for Tezos' future. Tezos: https://tezos.com/ Arthur on X: https://twitter.com/ArthurB Tezos on X: https://twitter.com/tezos Explore Tezos data: https://tzkt.io/ https://tzstats.com/ Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, I'm joined by Michael Nadeau, a crypto data and research analyst, and founder of the DeFi report. In this episode with Michael, we explore his recent report on zkSync, and dive into the breadth of data available on Token Terminal to assess its position within the market. We discuss the impressive growth and user retention rates of zkSync compared to other Layer 2 competitors. We cover fees, revenue, user activity, developers, trending contracts, user retention, and much more. As we dive into the data, we touch on trends such as high stablecoin activity, developer activity, the potential impact of impending token airdrops, alternative data availability solutions, and much more! Michael's socials: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a... Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustDeauIt The DeFi report: https://thedefireport.io/#newsletter Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In today's episode, we're joined by Kenny Li, the Co-Founder of Manta Network, the modular ecosystem for ZK applications. Manta offers two networks, Manta Pacific, the first EVM-equivalent ZK-application platform that is scalable and secure through Celestia DA and Polygon zkEVM - and Manta Atlantic which is a ZK L1 chain on Polkadot. In this episode, we focus on Manta Pacific and dive into its modular design. Kenny walks us through their use of the OP stack, Celestia, and Polygon's zkEVM. We speak about the rationale behind this modular design and envision Manta's role in a crypto-native future. We speak about the recently launched yield-bearing L2, New Paradigm, and learn what yield-bearing L2s are all about. We also touch on the role of the MANTA token within the ecosystem, and discuss Manta's latest funding round. Tune in as we dive deep into the world of modular blockchains. Manta Network: https://manta.network/ Kenny on X: https://twitter.com/superanonymousk Manta on X: https://twitter.com/mantanetwork New Paradigm: https://newparadigm.manta.network/about Manta Pacific on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/manta Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Martin Leinweber, Digital Asset Strategist at MarketVector, for an insightful discussion on digital asset indexing. MarketVector and Token Terminal have been working together to provide institutions, advisors, and investors with access to investable products that track the breadth of data available in web3 and on blockchains. Earlier this month, we announced the launch of the MarketVector Token Terminal Fundamental Index Suite, a novel approach to creating multi-token baskets, and in this episode we dive into all of the details around this. MarketVector™ Token Terminal Fundamental Index: https://www.marketvector.com/indexes/digital-assets/marketvector-token-terminal-fundamental MarketVector™ Token Terminal Fundamental Cap-Weighted Strategy Index: https://www.marketvector.com/indexes/digital-assets/marketvector-token-terminal-fundamental-cap-weighted-strategy Martin breaks down the process of developing index products, what the current state of the market is, and where the need for more multi token baskets stems from. We speak about the selection and weighting approach for the Fundamentals index suite, covering their structure, composition, backtesting results, the initial market response, and more. Martin also walks us through the impact of real-time onchain on indexing, and sheds some light on the regional differences in the perception of crypto today. Tune in for an insightful discussion about the fundamentals of digital asset indexing. MarketVector: https://www.marketvector.com/ Martin on X: https://twitter.com/mleinweber2 MarkertVector on X: https://twitter.com/MarketVector Mastering Crypto Assets: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Crypto-Assets-Investing-Ethereum/dp/1394205392 Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Devin Walsh, Co-Founder of the Uniswap Foundation. We dive into the Uniswap ecosystem, discussing the Foundation's mission, its short- and long-term goals, and how the Uniswap Foundation is allocating capital via grants. We speak about the significance of Uniswap V4, and Hooks, the protocol pushes forward in becoming the liquidity layer of the Internet. We address the current state of Uniswap's decentralization, and explore the composition and recent developments related to Uniswap's key stakeholders, so developers, LPs, traders, tokenholders, and delegates. Finally, we conclude with Devin's insights on Uniswap's responses to regulatory challenges and its vision for the future. Tune in for a deep dive into the fundamentals of Uniswap. Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, were joined by Adeniyi, the Co-Founder and CPO of Mysten Labs – the team behind the Sui blockchain. We dive into the intricacies of the Sui blockchain and how it is designed to achieve unprecedented levels of scalability and user experience. We explore Sui's unique technical architecture, their focus on user-centered product design, and their vision for the true mass adoption of blockchain technology. Adeniyi also highlights some of Sui's key performance indicators, rates their performance since launching on mainnet, details come of Sui's strategic partnerships, and walks through the opportunities he sees in the gaming, commerce, and finance market sectors. We also speak about EVM compatibility, the differences between modular and monolithic blockchains, and what the rationale has been behind Sui's approach on these fronts. Tune is for a great discussion about the fundamentals of Sui, and the broader blockchain market sector. Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Alex Wettermann, the Head of Gaming at Shima Capital – an early stage VC firm investing in disruptive web3 companies. Alex gives us an overview of the current state of the web3 gaming market, and walk us through the key trends, challenges and potential opportunities within the space. Alex highlights the importance of looking beyond trends like 'play to earn' and emphasizes the need to create net new experiences and novel monetization methods. He also discusses the role of token design, in-game economics, user acquisition and retention, building strong gaming communities, and the unlocks needed for web3 gaming to go mainstream. Finally, we cover how Alex analyses potential investment opportunities, and how Shima actively works with their portfolio companies. Tune in for a great episode about the fundamentals of web3 gaming. Shima Capital: https://shima.capital/ Alex on X: https://twitter.com/awettermann Shima on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/shimacapital Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In today's episode, we're joined by Evgeny Gokhberg – the founder of Re7 Capital – a fund that specializes in DeFi R&D and liquid crypto investment strategies. We delve into the vast arena of DeFi, exploring everything from generating yield to managing risks. We discuss the intrinsic value of crypto, how investors should approach valuing multidimensional cryptoassets, and what Re7's edge is in the space. Tune in as we dive deep into exciting trends, case examples from Re7s portfolio, the best KPIs to look at when assessing an investment opportunity, the challenges we face as an industry, the critical need for onchain data analytics, and Re7's framework for managing risks within DeFi. Re7 Capital: https://www.re7.capital/ Evgeny on X: https://twitter.com/evgeny_re7 Re7 on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Re7Capital Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Viktor Fischer, the Founder and CEO of RockawayX – a product VC building and investing in the Web3 space. Over the next hour, we dive into the details around the current state of the crypto market, RockawayX's unique position as builders, and users, in addition to being investors. We speak about the differences between modular and monolithic blockchains form an investors point of view, their pros and cons, what RockawayX's framework is for assessing value accrual throughout the modular tech-stack, the best KPIs for performance assessment, and what the future of the blockchain market could look like. Finally, Viktor walks us through the current pain points within our industry, where more capital should be allocated, what founders should be mindful of when growing their businesses, and the current challenges related to educating the traditional world about crypto. RockawayX: https://rockawayx.com/ Viktor on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/viktorfischer RockawayX on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Rockaway_X Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, Michael Kong, CEO/CIO of the Fantom Foundation, discusses the unique value proposition of Fantom within the blockchain landscape, its core technology, and approach to achieving scalability. We explore the structure of the blockchain market sector, how Michael sees it developing, and where Fantom fits into this vision in the long run. We delve into the architectural development of Fantom, walk through Fantom's economic model and learn how it drives network sustainability. Lastly, we speak about current business development focus areas, and challenges to tackle. Michael highlights Fantom's new technology, Sonic, and describes its potential impact for unlocking growth. Tune in for a great discussion about the Fundamentals of Fantom. Fantom: https://fantom.foundation/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/FantomFDN Michael on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/michaelfkong Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

On this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we welcome back Michael Nadeau, who runs the DeFi Report, to deepen our understanding of valuing blockchain networks. Michael has been working on deep-diving into this topic for several years and has recently published the 'Ethereum Investment Framework'. He discusses why he was inspired to create the framework, provides a high-level view of its contents, major components, and explains his approach to valuing Ethereum. In addition, this episode explores the various challenges and key learning points encountered while creating the framework, with multiple analogies and perspectives for understanding this new asset class. The conversation wraps up with Michael sharing his future plans for creating similar frameworks for other crypto assets. Download the Ethereum Investment Framework: https://thedefireport.gumroad.com/l/ethereuminvestmentframework Michael: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-austin-nadeau X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/JustDeauIt The DeFi report: https://thedefireport.io/#newsletter Ethereum's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/ethereum Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Alex, the Co-Founder and CEO of Matter Labs – the engineering team behind zkSync – a Layer-2 blockchain protocol that scales Ethereum with zero knowledge technology. In this episode with Alex, we discuss what zkSync's core value proposition is, and why zero-knowledge proofs are the most viable technology to enable the mainstream adoption of public blockchains. We speak about Hyperchains, and what the zkSync ecosystem will evolve into on a long-term horizon. Alex walks us through the current painpoints with crypto's UX, and how zkSync is tackling these problems. We dive into zkSync Era's economic model, the venture case for a blockchain protocol, and walk through the best metrics to measure the performance of a blockchain. Finally, we wrap up with the current challenges related to zkSync's growth, and what the most exciting things happening within the zkSync ecosystem are. Tune in for a great discussion about zkSync, and scaling Ethereum's technology and values zkSync: https://zksync.io/ Matter Labs: https://matter-labs.io/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/zksync Alex: https://twitter.com/gluk64_ZkSync Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Alex Wettermann, the Head of Gaming at Shima Capital – an early stage VC firm investing in disruptive web3 companies. Alex gives us an overview of the current state of the web3 gaming market, and walk us through the key trends, challenges and potential opportunities within the space. Alex highlights the importance of looking beyond trends like 'play to earn' and emphasizes the need to create net new experiences and novel monetization methods. He also discusses the role of token design, in-game economics, user acquisition and retention, building strong gaming communities, and the unlocks needed for web3 gaming to go mainstream. Finally, we cover how Alex analyses potential investment opportunities, and how Shima actively works with their portfolio companies. Tune in for a great episode about the fundamentals of web3 gaming. Shima Capital: https://shima.capital/ Alex on X: https://twitter.com/awettermann Shima on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/shimacapital Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Rennick Palley, Founding Partner at Stratos – a fund that seeds the future of crypto. Stratos focuses on both Venture, where they invest in DeFi and web3 companies, and Infra, where they provide the hardware, stake, and expertise that helps blockchains grow.   We discuss Stratos, their investment strategy, and how they approach the market. We then move on to speak about the execution layer landscape, and dive into valuing Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains – and what the main differences in valuation methodologies are between the two. We cover topics including monetary premium, staking ratio, real staking yield, positive economic balance, and intrinsic value. We draw parallels between tokens and more traditional assets, and speak about applying comparative valuation concepts to crypto assets. We speak about the current lack of value accrual mechanisms for L2 tokens, and what the future could look like on that front. Finally, we speak about the current state of the blockchain market, and what keeps Stratos optimistic about the future. Tune is for a great discussion about how Rennick and Stratos approach the market! Stratos: Site: https://www.stratos.xyz/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/StratosXYZ Rennick: https://twitter.com/RennickPalley Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode we're joined by Benjamin Mincu, the Founder and CEO of MultiversX – a Layer 1 blockchain, designed from scratch to bring a 1000-fold cumulative improvement in throughput and execution speed. To achieve this, MultiversX introduces two key innovations: a novel adaptive state sharding mechanism, and a secure proof of stake algorithm, enabling linear scalability with a fast, efficient, and secure consensus mechanism.  We discuss how MultiversX works, and what sets it apart from other blockchains on the market. We speak about the innovations behind achieving high transaction throughput, ensuring safety via an onchain 2FA mechanism, the effects of having tokens embedded into the protocol, and how the xPortal wallet and super app fit into the grande vision for MultiversX. We then break down MultiversX's current app, developer, and user landscapes - and speak about the upcoming xDay conference and hackathon, and how they aim to bridge the gap between builders and decision makers. Read more about the xDay conference and hackathon here: https://xday.com/ Finally, we speak about MultiversX's economic model, the EGLD token, what the best metrics are to track the adoption of a blockchain network, and what economic sustainability means. Tune in for a great discussion about MultiversX, and tackling the problems that are critical for mass adoption. MultiversX. Site: https://multiversx.com/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MultiversX Beniamin: https://twitter.com/beniaminmincu Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Mathijs van Esch, who is an associate partner at Maven 11 – a crypto-native fund that partners with brave outliers challenging the status quo by redefining ownership. We discuss Maven 11, their investment strategy, and how they approach the market. The characteristics of crypto that make it an attractive asset class, and how Maven 11 analyses projects within the space. We speak about value capture and how it should be assessed, the most important KPIs in crypto, evaluating long-term sustainability, and distinguishing between projects that are great technologies versus those that are great investments. We break down Maven 11's approach to investing in the blockchain market sector, and dive into the details of their thesis on modular blockchains. Finally, we walk through some case examples from Maven 11's portfolio, speak about how Maven supports the projects they invest in, discuss managing risks, and the biggest challenges that funds face in the space today. Tune is for a great discussion about how Mathijs and Maven 11 approach the market. Maven 11: https://www.maven11.com/ Mathijs on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MathijsvEsch Maven 11 on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Maven11Capital Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, we're joined by Jayendra Jog, the Co-founder of Sei – a general purpose, open-source Layer 1 blockchain offering infrastructure optimized for the exchange of digital assets. We discuss what Sei is and what the main optimizations are that they have focused on. We cover the current state of the blockchain market sector, and Sei's position within it. We discuss striking a balance between efficiency and decentralisation, we walk through Sei's current developer and user bases, breakdown the importance of EVM compatibility, and as a timely topic cover why Sei would be a suitable option for the specialized backend that MakerDAOs NewChain needs. We also break down Sei's economic model, what the best metrics are to measure the success of an L1, and much more. Tune in for a great discussion about the fundamentals of Sei, and the broader blockchain market sector. Sei: https://www.sei.io/ Docs: https://docs.sei.io/ Jay on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/jayendra_jog Sei on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/SeiNetwork Sei Labs on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Sei_Labs Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Jason Kam, the founder of Folius Ventures – a fund that invests in, evangelizes, and builds web3 initiatives. We discuss Folius Ventures, their investment strategy, and how they approach the market. We speak about project discovery, due-diligence, decision-making, and the role that data plays in analyzing investment opportunities. We then move on to speak about Jason's thoughts on Blur and the NFT market, MakerDAO and his thesis on an MKR trade, and also explore the new hot thing in web3 social, friend tech. Tune is for a great discussion about how Jason views and analyzes different investment opportunities and market sectors in crypto, and how he leverages his prior tradfi experience to gain an edge in the market. Jason's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MapleLeafCap Folius Ventures: https://www.folius.ventures/ Folius' Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoliusVentures Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Niklas Kunkel, the Founder of Chronicle – an oracle service born out of MakerDAO's Oracle Core Unit that will be launching publicly in September 2023. To cover the basics, Oracles are decentralized networks that bridge critical information from the real world to the blockchain. Chronicle currently provides exclusive support to MakerDAO's total user deposits of $5.2b, meaning that it has captured a 22% market share of the total value secured by oracles, making it the second largest oracle behind Chainlink. In this episode with Niklas, we discuss what Chronicle is and the story behind it, how it works, and what sets it apart from other Oracle solutions on the market. We speak about ensuring hyper-scalability and ensuring the security of the protocol after which we cover Chronicle's business model, quantify the market opportunity at hand, learn about the team behind the protocol, and hear what Niklas thinks will be the biggest drivers and challenges related to growth. Finally, we speak about how Chronicle's relationship with MakerDAO will develop going forward, and what we can expect to see coming out of Chronicle Labs over the next few months. Check out the Chronicle Dashboard: https://chroniclelabs.org/dashboard Chronicle Labs: https://chroniclelabs.org/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ChronicleLabs Niklas: https://twitter.com/nomos_paradox Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode, were joined by Dominic Williams, the Founder and Chief Scientist as DFINITY, a major contributor to the internet computer blockchain. The Internet Computer is a general-purpose blockchain that hosts canister smart contracts. It is designed to provide a World Computer that can replace traditional IT and host a new generation of Web3 services and applications that run solely from the blockchain, without the need for traditional IT. It can also play the role of Web3 orchestrator, by interacting with traditional blockchains. In this episode with Dominic, we talk about the big vision behind the Internet Computer, and what the journey has looked like from initial idea to launching mainnet. Dominic walks us through the main technical innovations that have needed to be introduced to enable the vision for a true world computer, and we speak about the compelling real-world use cases that the IC can facilitate, and how adoption has been progressing for some of them. Over the next hour, we cover the evolution of smart contracts, identity authentication, open internet services, and building tamperproof, autonomous, and sovereign infrastructure. Tune in for a great discussion about restoring the Internet to its open, innovative, and creative roots. Internet Computer's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/internetcomputer DFINITY: https://dfinity.org/ Internet Computer: https://internetcomputer.org/ DFINITY on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/DFINITY Dominic on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/dominic_w Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by James and Vincent, the founders of Modular Capital – a crypto investment firm with a fundamental and thesis-driven approach. In this episode, we discuss Modular Capital, their investment strategy, the underwriting process, and how they work with the projects they invest in. We discuss what makes crypto interesting, and what the most common misconceptions are that traditional investors have about the asset class. We speak about the pros and cons of liquid venture, the role that data plays as part of the investment process, and walk through some case examples of investments Modular has made. Finally, we discuss what developments James and Vincent are most excited about in crypto right now. Tune in for a great discussion about the fundamentals of crypto. Modular Capital: Site: https://www.modularcapital.xyz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Modular_Capital James: https://twitter.com/jamesjho_ Vincent: https://twitter.com/vincentjow_ Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Evan Fisher, the founder of Portal Ventures – a fund that is accelerating the protocol economy through business fundamentals. Portal Ventures identifies and supports crypto businesses that will define the next generation of our economy. They advise on strategy, roadmap, go-to-market, value capture, fundraising, and more. In this episode with Evan, we discuss Portal Venture, their investment strategy, and how they work with the projects they invest in. We cover what makes crypto interesting, and what the most common misconceptions are that traditional investors have about the asset class. We also break down the pros and cons of liquid venture, discuss crypto business models, and speak about whether crypto projects are software or marketplace businesses. Finally, Evan shared what he is most excited about in crypto right now. Tune in for a great discussion about the fundamentals of the protocol economy. Portal Ventures: Site: https://portal.vc/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/PortalVentures Evan: https://twitter.com/evanbfish Explore market sectors, metrics, project dashboards, financial statements, trending contracts, and more: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Getty Hill, the Co-Founder of GFX Labs, a multi-faceted blockchain research and development company. GFX Labs operates as both a crypto products studio and an active DAO governance contributor. On the product side, GFX has built various products including Interest Protocol, Web3 Sheets, and most recently the advanced DeFi trading platform Oku Trade which is powered by Uniswap v3. On the governance side of things, which GFX is widely known for, they have an active role in the governance of MakerDAO, Optimism, Uniswap, 0x, and Arbitrum. We speak about how GFX operates, the current state of DAO governance, and what an ideal DAO could look like. We dive into Uniswap's fee switch and GFX's stance on it, and also discuss the onchain borrow-lend market sector, the biggest opportunities and challenges in that space, and much more! GFX Labs Site: https://gfx.xyz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/labsGFX Oku Trade Site: https://oku.trade/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/okutrade Getty's Twitter: https://twitter.com/getty_hill Uniswap's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/uniswap Lending market sector on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/markets/lending Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by H.E. Justin Sun, the Founder of Tron – a layer 1 blockchain. We discuss Tron's position within the blockchain market and the core optimizations they have focused on. We also uncover the drivers behind Tron's market-leading user activity numbers, speak about the network's impressive traction in emerging markets, what perspective blockchains should be analyzed and valued from, and plans for the future. TRON's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/tron Site: https://tron.network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/trondao Justin: https://twitter.com/justinsuntron Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Chris Abiaad, the founder of frens capital – a thesis-driven investment fund focused on liquid digital assets. frens capital's strategy is to make long-only investments based on fundamentals and the core principles of value investing. We discuss frens capital's investment strategy and what makes web3 interesting from an investor's point of view, and also break down liquid venture and why is it a superior form of investing compared to traditional VC. We cover the differences between web2 and web3 business models and moats, and speak about some 0-1 tech unlocks that could open up the space for mass adoption. Tune in for a great discussion about the fundamentals of value investing in crypto. frens capital: Site: https://www.frens.capital/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frenscapital Chris: https://twitter.com/Chris__AA Blur's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/blur Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Kain Warwick, the founder of Synthetix – a derivatives liquidity protocol providing the backbone for derivatives trading in DeFi. Synthetix is built on Ethereum and OP Mainnnet. How it works is that synthetic assets, and associated products, are collateralized by stakers via the SNX token, which when locked in a staking contract enables the issuance of synthetic assets, called synths. This pooled collateral model allows users to perform conversions between synths directly with the smart contract, avoiding the need for counterparties. In this episode with Kain, we discuss the initial vision behind Synthetix and how V3 aims to fulfill this goal, we cover the lessons learned along the way, recap the fundamentals of Synthetix's economic model and discuss the state of revenues, inflation, SNX staking, and maintaining the general health of the protocol. We also speak about how Synthetix is currently positioned within the market and where they see the biggest opportunities, increasing demand for trading on Synthetix, how the current tech stack will scale, the core contributors behind the project, current drivers and challenges, and more. Synthetix's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/synthetix Synthetix: Site: https://synthetix.io/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/synthetix_io Kain: https://twitter.com/kaiynne Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, I'm joined by Michael Nadeau, a crypto data and research analyst and author of the DeFi report. In this episode with Michael, we explore how blockchains can be valued, especially from the perspective of more traditional and institutional investors. We discuss the main differences between traditional assets and crypto assets - focusing on L1 blockchains and their native tokens, the role of key metrics in analyzing these projects, we speak about market consensus and the roles of buy and sell-side analysts, the similarities and differences between blockchains and web2 businesses, and how comparisons can be drawn from specific key metrics. Mike also walks us through several valuation frameworks and how the can be applied to blockchains, and we wrap things up with thoughts on how he sees valuation frameworks developing now that institutions are slowly entering the space. Michael: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-austin-nadeau Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustDeauIt The DeFi report: https://thedefireport.io/#newsletter VanEck's Ethereum analysis: https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/digital-assets/matthew-sigel-ethereum-price-target-118k-by-2030/ Ethereum's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/ethereum Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, I'm joined by Darren Camas and Dimitar Dinev, the Co-Founders of IPOR Protocol. IPOR is a non-custodial exchange for interest rate swaps built on Ethereum. As a DeFi protocol, IPOR refers to a series of smart contracts that provide a benchmark interest rate and enable users to access Interest Rates Derivatives on the Ethereum blockchain. IPOR is an abbreviation for Inter Protocol Over-block Rate. It derives its name from major indices from traditional finance like the LIBOR - the London Interbank Offered Rate, and the SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate and adapts it to DeFi. We discuss what IPOR is, how it works, its core value proposition, and its position within the market. Also, we dive into IPOR's financials, the upcoming v2 of the protocol, the team behind the project, exciting upcoming developments, and more! IPOR Protocol's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/ipor-protocol IPOR: Site: https://www.ipor.io/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ipor_io Darren: https://twitter.com/DarrenCamas Dimitar: https://twitter.com/DimitarDinev7 Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, I'm joined by Arno Bauer, a Senior Solution Architect at BNB Chain. BNB Chain is a smart contract platform for decentralized applications and is currently the most widely used blockchain. BNB Chain is made up of an ecosystem of blockchains, comprising of the BNB beacon chain for staking and governance, the BNB smart chain which is an EVM-compatible smart contract settlement layer, zkBNB, a layer 2 zero knowledge scaling solution for developers to build large-scale BSC-based apps, and finally BNB Greenfield for decentralized data storage. In this episode with Arno, we discuss what the BNB Chain's core value proposition is, what optimizations they have focused on, and how they are positioned within the market. Also, we cover how blockchains can be valued, how economic sustainability should be addressed, the most exciting things happening on the BNB Chain right now, who the core contributors behind the blockchain are, and more! BNB Chain's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/binance-smart-chain BNB Chain: Site: https://www.bnbchain.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/BNBCHAIN Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, I'm joined by Pablo, the Co-Founder of Angle Protocol – a decentralized Euro stablecoin protocol. In this episode with Pablo, we discuss what Angle is, how it works, its core value proposition, and its position within the market. We also get an overview of Angle's smart contract infrastructure, how they ensure robust security, the team behind the project, the venture case for Angle - and Euro stablecoins in general - plans for the future, and more! Angle is a decentralized, capital-efficient, and over-collateralized stablecoin protocol that was launched in November 2021. Their stablecoin, agEURO, is currently the most liquid Euro stablecoin on the market. Angle's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/angle Angle: Site: https://www.angle.money/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AngleProtocol Pablo: https://twitter.com/pablo_veyrat Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Rune Christensen, Co-Founder of MakerDAO – a decentralized stablecoin protocol built on Ethereum, and the first-ever DAO. Maker recently published their Endgame plan, which is a roadmap for a significant overhaul and improvement to the governance and tokenomics of the Maker Ecosystem. Its primary aim is for the ecosystem to reach a self-sustainable equilibrium called the Endgame State. In this episode with Rune, the mastermind behind the Endgame plan, we discuss why this overhaul is needed and how it will affect the Maker Ecosystem. We go through the details of the plan's 5 different phases: Unified branding, subDAOs, leveling the playing field for governance, incentivizing participation, and launching a new blockchain. Tune in to this insightful discussion to learn about how these changes are expected to position Maker for mass adoption and take the innovative concepts crypto has introduced over the years mainstream. The 5 phases of Endgame: https://forum.makerdao.com/t/the-5-phases-of-endgame/20830 MakerDAO Site: https://makerdao.com/en/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakerDAO Rune: https://twitter.com/RuneKek MakerDAOs dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/makerdao Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by John McNiff and Felipe Montealegre, the founders of Theia Blockchain – a fundamentals-driven investment fund that is applying the principles of prudent investing to blockchain. We discuss Theia's founding story, their investment strategy and underwriting engine, what fundamentals mean in crypto, and the main KPIs that Theia is looking for in potential investments. We also learn about the thesis behind Theia's investments in GMX, Trader Joe, HoudiniSwap, and more. Also, we discuss the current challenges faced by funds in crypto and the most exciting developments in the market! Theia: Site: https://www.theiablockchain.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheiaResearch GMX's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/gmx Gains Network's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/gains-network Trader Joe's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/trader-joe Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Shawn Tabrizi, Lead Developer at Polkadot. Polkadot is the first fully-sharded blockchain, i.e. it is a multi-chain environment. Polkadot enables scalability by allowing specialized blockchains to communicate with each other in a secure, trust-free environment. In our interview with Shawn, we discuss Polkadot's core value proposition, the main optimizations they have focused on, the concepts of shared security, interoperability, and unstoppability, Polkadot's economic model, how to value the utility of a blockchain network's native token, current growth drivers and challenges, plans for the future, and more! Polkadot's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/polkadot Polkadot Site: https://polkadot.network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Polkadot Shawn: https://twitter.com/shawntabrizi Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

In this episode of the Fundamentals podcast, we're joined by Greg Skril, a core contributor at Ethereum Name Service (ENS). ENS is a distributed, open, and extensible naming system based on the Ethereum blockchain. ENS's job is to map human-readable names like ‘alice.eth' to machine-readable identifiers such as Ethereum addresses, other cryptocurrency addresses, content hashes, and metadata. In our interview with Greg, we discuss the core problem that ENS solves, how ENS supports existing internet infrastructure by crypto-enabling DNS names, how ENS names can exist offchain, and their current main use cases. We also discuss the main updates that were introduced with ENS v3, break down the ENS protocol's most important smart contracts, the DAO and its business model, growth drivers and challenges, plans for the future, and more! ENS's dashboard on Token Terminal: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/ethereum-name-service ENS Site: https://ens.domains/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ensdomains Greg: https://twitter.com/gregskril Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

Scoopy Trooples, Co-Founder of Alchemix, joined us for an episode to discuss what Alchemix is and how it works, the protocol's use cases, target customer profile, economic and business models, current growth drivers and challenges, the most exciting things coming up, the team behind the project, and more! Alchemix's dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/alchemix-finance Alchemix Site: https://alchemix.fi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlchemixFi Scoopy: https://twitter.com/scupytrooples Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

Merlin Egalite, Co-Founder of Morpho – a lending pool optimizer that operates a peer-to-peer layer built on top of lending pools such as Compound and Aave – joined us for an interview to dive into the details behind Morpho-Aave V3, and the teams approach to building a truly secure protocol. Tune in to learn about the new features that come with Morpho-Aave V3, the details behind Morpho's smart contract development process, and how the team is ensuring the technical, operational, and economic safety of the protocol. The previous episode with Morpho: https://youtu.be/ClHYrqdACDg Morpho's dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/morpho Morpho: https://www.morpho.xyz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorphoLabs Paul's Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulFrambot Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions

Anatoly Yakovenko, Co-Founder of Solana, joined us for an episode to discuss what Solana's core value proposition is, the optimizations Solana has focused on, and how they are positioned within a multi-chain ecosystem. Also, we cover how blockchains can be valued, how economic sustainability should be addressed, the most exciting things happening on Solana right now, who the core contributors behind the blockchain are, and more! Solana's dashboard: https://tokenterminal.com/terminal/projects/solana Solana Site: https://solana.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/solana Anatoly: https://twitter.com/aeyakovenko Make sure to leave a comment if you have any questions