Podcasts about dapps

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Cathie Wood's ARK Invest is making a bold bet on an ETH treasury play.Cathie Wood's ARK Invest is making a bold bet on an ETH treasury play with a $116 million purchase of Bitmine Immersion Technologies shares. Plus, the continued rally in SOL and JPMorgan's plan for crypto-backed loans. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Ozzy Osbourne's death sparked a wave of scam tokens on Solana.Ozzy Osbourne's death on Tuesday has sparked a wave of scam tokens on Solana, as bad actors exploit the heavy metal icon's legacy for quick cash grabs. Plus, U.S. trade deal updates and a note from HKMA on the stablecoin hype.-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Haun Ventures CMO Rachael Horwitz breaks down how crypto is going mainstream through stablecoins and why the industry needs better storytelling to reach broader audiences.Haun Ventures CMO Rachael Horwitz shares insights on branding in crypto, from navigating market volatility to building long-term conviction. Drawing on leadership roles at Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Coinbase, she breaks down how crypto challenges conventional tech narratives—and why VCs must rethink how they position themselves in a rapidly evolving space. A strategic lens on the future of venture and Web3.Links mentioned from the podcast: Rachael's TwitterHaun Ventures WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDeskFrom our sponsor:Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free.-"Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals founder Ric Edelman.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals founder Ric Edelman has shifted his crypto investment advice from a 1% allocation in 2021 to as much as 40% today. Following the passage of landmark stablecoin legislation, he breaks down why the political and regulatory environment has never been more bullish for digital assets.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Outlook” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law.Altcoin season may finally be upon us as ether and other layer-1 coins rallied over the weekend as a result of the passage of the GENIUS Act in the U.S. Plus, corporates buy more ether and bitcoin. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals founder Ric Edelman.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals founder Ric Edelman has shifted his crypto investment advice from a 1% allocation in 2021 to as much as 40% today. Following the passage of landmark stablecoin legislation, he breaks down why the political and regulatory environment has never been more bullish for digital assets.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Outlook” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Fundstrat Capital co-founder and CIO Tom Lee.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Fundstrat Capital co-founder and CIO Tom Lee, who also chairs BitMine, joins CoinDesk to break down the "ChatGPT moment" that stablecoins are bringing to the crypto industry and what that means for Ethereum's growth potential.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with Fundstrat Capital co-founder and CIO Tom Lee.To get the show every week, follow the podcast here.Fundstrat Capital co-founder and CIO Tom Lee, who also chairs BitMine, joins CoinDesk to break down the "ChatGPT moment" that stablecoins are bringing to the crypto industry and what that means for Ethereum's growth potential.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Crypto Week is back on track.The House of Representatives moved to advance to a final poll on key crypto legislation in a procedural move after a record-breaking nearly 10-hour procedural vote. And, Coinbase's sweeping rebrand of its Base ecosystem. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Crypto Week faced a brief roadblock.Crypto Week faced a brief roadblock as debates among House Republicans delayed a procedural vote Tuesday to set the guardrails for how crypto bills will proceed this week. Plus, a Congresswoman posted on X that Fed Chair Powell's firing is "imminent." CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jonathan Ledgard of Tehanu explains his revolutionary concept of "interspecies money" where animals and natural resources can hold digital identities with crypto wallets to receive payments for the services they provide to humans.Jonathan Ledgard is the CEO of Tehanu and the pioneering mind behind "interspecies money" - a concept that extends digital identity and cryptocurrency payments to animals, plants and natural resources. With a background at The Economist and extensive experience in robotics and AI, Ledgard has developed a system where species can "stake" their existence and receive payments for the essential services they provide to humans. The conversation explores Tehanu's successful pilot project with mountain gorillas in Rwanda, the potential for stable coins backed by conservation efforts and how this model could transform the relationship between humans and nature.Links mentioned from the podcast: Tehanu's WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDeskFrom our sponsor:Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free.-"Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as BTC climbed above $122,000 for another record high.Crypto markets are in the green this morning with bitcoin leading the rallies that began over two weeks ago. BTC's new all-time high above $122,000 has made bitcoin's pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto the 11th richest person (or group of people). Plus, will the industry see more crypto bills passed during Congress' "Crypto Week"? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as inflation in the U.S. slightly rose in June.Inflation in the U.S. slightly rose in June but was mostly in line with expectations. Has inflation eased enough for the Federal Reserve to consider cutting rates later this year? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gm! Ben Forman and Josh Solesbury from ParaFi Capital join Yano for this episode to dive into all the details, developments, the good and the bad and the future for publicly traded crypto vehicles! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Josh: https://x.com/joshsolesbury Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- Mantle is building the financial infrastructure for a tokenised future—bridging traditional finance and on-chain innovation through six integrated product pillars: Mantle Network, mETH Protocol, Function BTC, and the upcoming launches of MantleX, Mantle Banking, and the Mantle Index Four (MI4) Fund. Anchored by one of the largest community-governed treasuries in the industry, valued at over $4 billion, Mantle is delivering institutional-grade products designed for global capital markets.Follow Mantle on X: https://x.com/Mantle_Official -- Zenrock is a permissionless, decentralized custody network backed by 1RoundTable Partners, 10T, Maven11, and Spartan. Live on Jupiter, $ROCK is the native token for transactions within the Zenrock ecosystem and secures Zenrock's decentralized custody network.The first application launching on Zenrock is zenBTC – yield-bearing Bitcoin on Solana. zenBTC is now live. -- Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit https://www.ledn.io to learn more. -- Chapters: (00:00) Intro (01:58) Parafi Investor Letter (02:54) Digital Asset Treasuries Overview Today (10:10) Ads (Skale, Katana) (11:57) Why Q2 + Q3 For Public Crypto Treasuries? (17:09) Largest Convertible Issuer (23:51) Scale of Public Crypto Treasury Vehicles (25:23) Ads (Skale, Katana) (27:11) Green Flags To Launch A Treasury Company (40:00) Reputational Risks (43:25) Why don't Treasury vehicles Impact native token price action (51:26) Ads (Mantle, Zenrock, ,LEDN) (53:56) Crypto Treasury Vehicles For Top 50 (01:01:05) Low Capital Market Crypto Liquidity (01:03:15) Top Signals (01:10:09) The End Game — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Jonathan Ledgard of Tehanu explains his revolutionary concept of "interspecies money" where animals and natural resources can hold digital identities with crypto wallets to receive payments for the services they provide to humans.Jonathan Ledgard is the CEO of Tehanu and the pioneering mind behind "interspecies money" - a concept that extends digital identity and cryptocurrency payments to animals, plants and natural resources. With a background at The Economist and extensive experience in robotics and AI, Ledgard has developed a system where species can "stake" their existence and receive payments for the essential services they provide to humans. The conversation explores Tehanu's successful pilot project with mountain gorillas in Rwanda, the potential for stable coins backed by conservation efforts and how this model could transform the relationship between humans and nature.Links mentioned from the podcast: Tehanu's WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDeskFrom our sponsor:Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities. It means dApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy. We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free.-"Gen C" features host Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin blew past $118,000 for a new all-time high.Bitcoin blew past $118,000 in early U.S. morning, setting a new all-time high after the previous record in May. This comes amid a broader crypto market rally that also sent ether above $3,000. Is there anything that could derail the bullish momentum in bitcoin and ether? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gm! This week Yano is joined by Steven and AJ from OffChain Labs to dive into all the behind-the-scenes happenings of one of the biggest deals in recent crypto history - the collaboration between Arbitrum and Robinhood to tokenize both public and private US stocks for European markets.  -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Steven - https://x.com/sgoldfed Follow AJ - https://x.com/ajwarner90 Follow Santi - https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- Mantle is evolving into the premier on-chain financial hub, supercharging the ecosystem that bridges blockchain with banking. The 2025 roadmap introduces three transformative products: - Enhanced Index Fund (launching Q1) offering optimized crypto exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL and USD with built-in yield optimization - targeting $1B AUM - Mantle Banking for seamless financial services - MantleX for AI-powered innovationBacked by a $4.5B treasury, Mantle is building the future of on-chain finance – accessible for everyone.Learn more: https://x.com/Mantle_Official/status/1882017058680086805 -- Zenrock is a permissionless, decentralized custody network backed by 1RoundTable Partners, 10T, Maven11, and Spartan. Live on Jupiter, $ROCK is the native token for transactions within the Zenrock ecosystem and secures Zenrock's decentralized custody network.The first application launching on Zenrock is zenBTC – yield-bearing Bitcoin on Solana. zenBTC is now live. -- Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit https://www.ledn.io to learn more.  -- CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:45 BTS Of Robinhood X Arbitrum Collab 07:25Launch & Migrate Strategy 19:01 Ads (Skale, Katana) 20:49 What Did Robinhood Want The Most Out Of Arbitrum 24:03 Business Model Breakdown 38:22 Ads (Skale, Katana) 40:09 The Largest Digital Nation 42: OpenAI Tokens 46:56 Next Up To Work With Arbitrum 51:57 Ads (Mantle, Zenrock, ,LEDN) 54:26 Mistakes Around L1s and L2s 01:13:16 Corporate Treasuries 01:16:53 Acquisitions 01:20:13 Stablecoins — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This week, we're excited to share with our community a bonus episode which recaps PERMISSIONLESS IV, which just took place this past week in Brooklyn, NY. While Santi and Jason are not in this episode, the episode does feature some of the biggest names in the Blockworks podcast family and we hope you enjoy all the alpha! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Expansion! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space. Visit https://www.ledn.io to learn more. -- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:21 Permissionless IV Takeaways 07:21 Big Industry Narrartives & Themes 12:24 Ads (Katana) 13:28 Stablecoins' Future 19:05 Macro Outlook 22:08 Ads (Katana) 23:12 Big Tech Overloads 31:03 Predictions We Made That Were Wrong — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Send us a textIn this insightful episode, experts discuss how emerging technologies like cryptocurrency, AI, and decentralized applications (dApps) are revolutionizing investment decisions and fundraising methods. Simon shares his journey from pioneering e-payment systems and cryptocurrencies in Asia to exploring innovative fundraising techniques through tokenization. He also delves into the growing trend of tokenizing real estate and physical infrastructure, and how these developments are shaping investment opportunities worldwide. The conversation also explores the evolving secondary market and the increasing role of private equity in a changing global economy. Tune in for valuable insights on how these cutting-edge technologies are breaking through barriers, offering new opportunities, and influencing investor strategies.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I founded the Family Office Club 18 years ago—now with 20 team members, over 1,000 active investors, and 22 events annually. We've built over 50 AI tools using data from 300 events.  Event calendar: https://familyoffices.com/ Ways to join: https://familyoffices.com/join/Our most popular YouTube series covers capital raising, investor strategies, and billionaire interviews on Billionaires.com.Want free resources or one of my books on investing, family offices, or raising capital? Just ask. Richard@FamilyOffices.com | Text/WhatsApp: (808) 600-9260

This week, Marc Boiron (CEO, Polygon Labs) and Sandeep Nailwal (CEO, Polygon Foundation) joined Yano to dive into all the happenings at Polygon, their comeback plan, how the industry has shifted since last cycle, the best business models currently for chains and how Katana and the Agglayer will push not only the project, but crypto forward. -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Marc - https://x.com/0xMarcB Follow Sandeep - https://x.com/sandeepnailwal Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Crypto never sleeps. So we built an Al analyst that never blinks.Meet Focal by FalconX: a GenAI insights engine built for institutional crypto.Already used by 80+ funds managing $10B+ in AUM.- Screen, chart, and analyze 1300+ tokens- Summarize market-moving news instantly- Integrates data from CoinGecko, Kaito, Token Terminal, Tokenomist, The TieGet started today: https://askfocal.com -- Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit https://www.ledn.io to learn more. -- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:58 The Industry Today, As A Builder 06:45 Easier/More Difficult Than Last Cycle 15:36 Ads (Skale) 16:28 Sandeep + Polygon Foundation 21:52 2 Business Models For Chains 36:54 Ads (Skale) 37:47 Katana Explored 46:03 Why Katana 55:26 Ads (Falcon x,LEDN) 01:09:53 Polygon's Future Vision — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Host Thomas sits down with Simon, founder of Solana ID, during Solana Accelerate in New York to discuss the future of digital identity on Solana. They explore how Solana ID is solving user acquisition challenges for dApps while giving users control over their digital reputation.GuestSimon - Founder of Solana ID Hosts the "Sol Brothers" podcastKey Topics DiscussedThe Digital Identity ProblemThe Core Issue: dApps don't know their users - "DeFi apps don't have users, they have strangers"Users build reputation across multiple wallets with no way to aggregate their identityCurrent marketing is inefficient - throwing money at random users who don't care about the productHow Solana ID WorksUnified Identity: Connects multiple wallets to create one comprehensive identity profileSOLID Score: Aggregates on-chain behavior into meaningful scores and badgesPrivacy-First Approach: Apps get behavioral data without knowing real identitiesWin-Win-Win Model: Users get perks, apps get better targeting, protocol generates revenuePrivacy vs User Experience BalanceUX First Philosophy: Prioritizing ease of use over extreme privacy to drive adoptionDual Approach: Offering both zero-knowledge proofs and traditional Web2 API integrationsZK Implementation: Using ZK-TLS technology with ZK Pass for cryptographic verification of social media and other off-chain dataSolana Ecosystem InsightsConsumer Chain Evolution: Solana's focus on user experience over pure tech specificationsNetwork Effects: Why Ethereum remains dominant despite inferior tech, and how Solana is building similar network effectsDeveloper Experience: Rust vs Solidity - more complex but more robust developmentTechnical ChallengesData Accessibility: Making Solana's complex on-chain data readable for appsReal-time Querying: Providing instant access to wallet history and behavior patternsInfrastructure: Building indexing and aggregation tools for the ecosystemToken Strategy and Market DynamicsSOLID Token: Launched in December, faced market challenges during altcoin declineDual Product Management: Balancing protocol development with token utilityMarket Timing: Lessons learned from launching during market downturnUpcoming Features and AnnouncementsID Display Network: Partners will show perks directly on their platforms to Solana ID holdersSocial Media Integration: Traditional API connections alongside ZK proofsSingle Sign-On: Potential "Sign in with Solana ID" functionalityMajor Announcement: Something big coming with Solana Foundation during Accelerate weekMulti-Chain Future DiscussionSolana Focus: Staying laser-focused on one ecosystem for maximum impactPotential Expansion: Future possibility of white-labeling or expanding to other chainsMarket Dynamics: Why most chains haven't achieved the network effects needed for successRegulatory EnvironmentInnovation Acceleration: How improved crypto regulations will benefit the ecosystemSolana's Position: As a US-based company, well-positioned for regulatory clarityBuilder Ecosystem: Expecting more innovation as regulatory uncertainty decreasesKey Quotes"DeFi apps don't have users, they have strangers""Privacy usually adds an element of complexity - if you don't give a big enough benefit, people will not use your application""Solana ID is a bet on Solana, and Solana is a bet on crypto""We're making wallets human readable basically"Resources MentionedSolana ID App: app.solana.idWeekly Community Calls: "SOLID Talks" - Saturdays 3:00 PM UTCJupiter: Leading example of consumer-focused Solana appsPortfolio Trackers: Awaken Tax, Jupiter Portfolio, Asset DashDomain Services: SNS, All DomainTechnical StackZero-Knowledge: ZK-TLS technology via ZK Pass partnershipProgramming: Rust on SolanaData Indexing: Custom infrastructure for real-time wallet analysisIntegration: API endpoints for dApp integrationTarget AudienceSolana developers building consumer applicationsDeFi users looking to leverage their on-chain reputationAnyone interested in the intersection of privacy and user experience in Web3Episode TakeawaysIdentity is Infrastructure: Digital identity will be critical infrastructure for the next phase of crypto adoptionBalance is Key: Success requires balancing privacy ideals with practical user experienceNetwork Effects Matter: Technical superiority alone doesn't guarantee success - community and adoption are crucialRegulatory Clarity Helps: Improved regulations will accelerate innovation and business buildingSolana's Momentum: The ecosystem's focus on consumer experience is driving real adoptionConnect with Simon on X: https://x.com/simonmolitorFollow the "Sol Brothers" podcast for more Solana ecosystem insightsJoin SOLID Talks community calls for the latest Solana ID updatesTry Solana ID at app.solana.idHost: ThomasProduction: Solana WeeklyMore at solanaweekly.fun/episodesEpisode with Eno (cohost of SolBrothers) Get full access to The Dramas of Thomas Bahamas at thomasbahamas.substack.com/subscribe

Ripple is launching an EVM-compatible sidechain for the XRPL. This sidechain will allow the XRPL to run Ethereum-based smart contracts and dApps, expanding its functionality beyond traditional payments. Axelar serves as the primary bridge protocol for transferring assets between the XRPL mainnet and this new EVM sidechain.Georgios Vlanchos - Co-founder of Axelar Protocol & Director at Axelar FoundationAxelar Website ➜ https://bit.ly/aXelaRP00:00 intro00:15 Sponsor: Uphold00:35 Axelar02:02 New Chains Coming Soon03:25 Top Cross-Chain Transactions04:55 XRPL DeFi Demand06:19 Deutsche Bank on Axelar07:12 JP Morgan 07:58 Ripple USD adoption growth08:33 Axelar vs LayerZero09:15 Uniswap Approves Axelar10:24 XRPL Tokens on Uniswap & Hyperliquid?11:01 Robinhood choosing Axelar Soon?12:39 outro#XRP #Ethereum #Crypto~XRPL Coming To Uniswap & Hyperliquid!?

This week, Jason is joined by Shiliang and Josh to discuss derivatives, perps, trade ideas, the state of the overall market and Public Crypto Vehicles' impact on the market.  -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Shiliang: https://x.com/ShiliangTang Follow Josh: https://x.com/joshua_j_lim Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- Crypto never sleeps. So we built an Al analyst that never blinks. Meet Focal by FalconX: a GenAI insights engine built for institutional crypto.Already used by 80+ funds managing $10B+ in AUM.- Screen, chart, and analyze 1300+ tokens- Summarize market-moving news instantly- Integrates data from CoinGecko, Kaito, Token Terminal, Tokenomist, The Tie Get started today: https://askfocal.com -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space. Visit https://www.ledn.io to learn more. -- Chapters: (00:00) Intro (02:47) Arbelos Founding Story (09:25) Still One Big Trade? (12:14) Ads (Skale) (13:07) Derivatives Market Explained (18:26) Perps Explained (20:53) Venture & Liquid Funds (23:41) Inefficiencies In Crypto Market (24:56) State Of The Market (29:49) Impact Of Liquidity Drains (32:54) Ads (Skale) (33:46) Public Crypto Vehicles + Risks (48:27) Ads (Falcon x,LEDN) (50:15) Does The Cycle Still Exist? (51:38) Deribit Deal (57:38) Bitcoin ETFs (01:03:34) Hyperliquid (01:07:42) Trade Ideas — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

What if you could bring Solana's speed to every major blockchain—and onboard millions of new users with zero friction?In this new episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya welcomes back Joanna Zeng, Co-founder & CEO of SOON, for an exciting update on how her team is breaking down the walls between blockchain ecosystems and building the infrastructure for a more unified Web3.Soon is pioneering a decoupled SVM architecture—separating Solana's execution layer from its consensus layer—to deliver Solana-level performance on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Base, and beyond. The result? Developers can build once and deploy everywhere, while users get high-speed dApps without switching ecosystems.Joanna also shares how Soon has evolved from pure infra to application builder. Their new platform, Simp for Fun, brings together AI-powered copy trading and livestreaming to create an experience that feels like Twitch for traders—a smart, user-friendly entry point for onboarding the next wave of users into Web3.We also cover:Three SVM rollups live in productionOver 40 applications deployed on mainnet (half incubated by the Soon team)A 51% token allocation to the communityEmerging market traction and grassroots growthFrom technical breakthroughs to real-world adoption, this episode shows how Soon is executing at startup speed while building for long-term impact.Subscribe to The Index for weekly interviews with builders pushing the edge of crypto, AI, and Web3 infrastructure. 

This week, Jason and Santi are joined by Rob Hadick (Dragonfly), and Diogo Monica (Anchorage/Haun Ventures) to dive into the evolving crypto venture landscape. -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts-- Follow Diogo: https://x.com/diogomonica Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana.In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations.Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Crypto asset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit https://www.marinade.finance. -- Crypto never sleeps. So we built an Al analyst that never blinks.Meet Focal by FalconX: a GenAI insights engine built for institutional crypto. Already used by 80+ funds managing $10B+ in AUM. Screen, chart, and analyze 1300+ tokens. Summarize market-moving news instantly. Integrates data from CoinGecko, Kaito, Token Terminal, Tokenomist, The Tie. Get started today: https://askfocal.com -- Petra Earn was designed to make DeFi more accessible for everyone—from seasoned pros to DeFi beginners. Manage your balance, claim rewards and deposit directly from the app.By supplying USDT to Aries lending pools, users have the potential to earn a higher yield compared to some traditional methods.Not financial advice. Participating in Defi carries risks. To learn more visit https://petra.app/earn -- Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space. Visit https://www.ledn.io to learn more. -- Chapters: (00:00) Intro (02:50) Current State of Venture (11:29) Ads (Skale Marinade) (13:07) Crypto Company IPOs (26:15) Crypto Treasury Companies (36:06) Ads (Skale Marinade) (37:44) How Does Hyperliquid's Success Impact Venture? (41:27) Exploring PumpDotFun's Raise (48:05) Ads (Falcon x, Aptos, LEDN) (50:36) Crypto's Most Exciting Opportunities Today (01:01:42) X & Polymarket Join Force (01:04:42) Ripple's Strategy — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm and Happy Monday! This week, Dan Smith, a Lead Blockworks Researcher and Jonah Weinstein, a Portfolio Manager of SkyCatcher, join Jason to dive into the timely conversation about which metric is better/best to evaluate L1 tokens – REV or RSOV? Start your day with the Empire newsletter by Katherine Ross: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana.In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit https://www.marinade.finance. -- Crypto never sleeps. So we built an Al analyst that never blinks. Meet Focal by FalconX: a GenAI insights engine built for institutional crypto. Already used by 80+ funds managing $10B+ in AUM.  - Screen, chart, and analyze 1300+ tokens - Summarize market-moving news instantly - Integrates data from CoinGecko, Kaito, Token Terminal, Tokenomist, The Tie Get started today: https://askfocal.com -- Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit https://www.ledn.io to learn more. -- Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:31 - Why Do We Need Better Valuation Frameworks? 05:00 - What's Wrong With The Metrics Today? 08:07 - What's The Proper Reference Point To Understand Value? 09:33 - Are L1 Tokens Money? 11:10 - Ads (Skale Marinade) 12:48 - Is A L1 Token A Commodity Or Company? 19:32 - Why RSOV Valuation Is So Important 23:48 - Ads (Skale Marinade) 29:07 - Valuation Litmus Test 31:38 - RSOV & Capital Inflows 37:53 - What's REV? 42:58 - RSOV's Valuation Mechanism 44:43 - Where RSOV and REV differ 47:27 - If Native Assets 10X, Do The Hotspots? 49:05 - Ads (Falcon x, LEDN) 50:52 - Monetary L1 Premium Factor In? 55:36 - RSOV vs REV Valuation Trends Over Time 01:00:49 - How Does Staking / DeFi Deposits Impact Valuation? 01:02:47 - PE Values In RSOV 01:05:25 - Audience Question From Telegram — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

On this week's RoundUp, Yano and Santi dive into the latest crypto market dynamics! Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana.In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations.Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space. Visit ledn.io to learn more. -- Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes. Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire Chapters: (00:00 Intro (02:20) Beware Of Fake Empire Scams (03:39)PMLS Tickets Are Selling Quick (07:57) Public Crypto Vehicles (11:24) Who's Buying PCVs? (13:09) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (14:47) Copying Strategy/Saylor (16:14) Trump Media & GME To Buy BTC (17:16) Who's Outperforming Right Now? (21:47) Token Them = OG Founders (24:14) Ondo Finance (25:28) Survive To Win (27:19) Best Tweet Of The Week (28:17) Leverage & Perp Trading (30:54) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (32:32) Bitcoin Conference Notable Quotes (34:09) Private Equity vs Venture (39:39) XPL Token Tweet (44:56) Ads (Ledger, , LEDN, Bitwise) (47:27) Imminent Circle IPO (56:01) Content Recommendations (57:44) Inversion Is Hiring — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! Unfortunately no roundup this week as Yano & Santi are travelling. Instead we're bringing you this episode of Bell Curve with Tomasz Stańczak, Co-Executive Director at the Ethereum Foundation, to discuss Ethereum's evolving culture, and product focus. We also dive into Ethereum's DeFi and RWA dominance, scaling the L1, real-time proving breakthroughs, and Ethereum's long-term vision.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Real-Time Ethereum Proving is here: ⁠https://x.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1924845712921264562⁠ Justin Drake on Real-Time Proving: ⁠https://x.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1925306484281553262⁠ -- Follow Tomasz: ⁠https://x.com/tkstanczak⁠ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: ⁠https://twitter.com/pythianism⁠ Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/4mqh9kK⁠ Subscribe on Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3pQTfmD⁠ Subscribe on Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH⁠ Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/⁠ -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana. In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes. Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire -- Timestamps (0:00) Introduction (2:23) Getting Started at the Ethereum Foundation (6:29) Culture of the Ethereum Foundation (13:43) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (15:15) Should Ethereum Mimic Bitcoin? (34:26) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (35:58) Ethereum's Lead in DeFi and RWAs (43:30) Real-Time Proving (52:11) Ads (Ledger, Bitwise) (53:44) Scaling the L1 (55:32) The Fusaka Upgrade (58:30) Will Circle Be Acquired? (1:06:04) What is Tomasz Excited About? — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Kee Jefferys and Chris McCabe are the co-founders of Session - an encrypted messaging application which minimises the collection of user metadata. Session is an end-to-end encrypted messenger that protects your personal data. Take back control with a messaging app designed, built, and operated by a global community of privacy experts. Why you should listen Session is a privacy-focused messaging app designed for users who want true anonymity and secure communication—without compromise. Unlike mainstream apps that require phone numbers or email addresses, Session lets users sign up with nothing more than a randomly generated ID. This removes the link between your identity and your conversations. Built on the Oxen privacy network and utilizing onion routing (similar to Tor), Session protects your metadata and ensures your messages are never stored or routed through centralized servers. Beyond its privacy architecture, Session offers a suite of features you'd expect from any modern messenger: encrypted one-on-one and group chats, voice and video calls, file sharing, and disappearing messages. It's cross-platform, open-source, and community-driven. The app runs on a decentralized network powered by incentivized nodes, which enhances resilience against censorship, server failures, and surveillance. Session will launch its token, $SESH, on May 21, 2025. The Token Generation Event (TGE) coincides with the official launch of the new Session Network on mainnet. Session has attracted over one million monthly active users, making it one of the most popular  dApps in crypto. It runs on a purpose-built DePIN network of over 2,000 nodes, enabling a unique feature set that offers total privacy and anonymity. Underpinning the decentralized network is the ecosystem's native token, $SESH, which is used to reward its community for storing and routing Session messages, and keeping the Session Network running smoothly and securely. The maximum token supply of SESH is 240 million, with up to 80 million tokens unlocked at TGE. Over 13 million people have downloaded Session, which is viewed as a vital tool for protecting free speech, including for journalists, activists, and other people working in civil society. Supporting links Stabull Finance Session Session Token Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

Harrison Seletsky is the Director of Business Development at SPACE ID - the leading digital identity platform, powering trustless identity solutions for users, AI agents, dApps, and beyond. #cryptopayment #blockchain #spaceid================All Episodes can be found at www.thecryptopodcast.org All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/------------------   About my Guest Harrison Seletsky :Harrison Seletsky, Director of Business Development Building in the blockchain space since 2017, Harrison Seletsky is the Director of Business Development at SPACE ID - the leading digital identity platform, powering trustless identity solutions for users, AI agents, dApps, and beyond. Harrison leads the ecosystem growth, partner expansion, and partnership success at SPACE ID, and is charged with many of the forward-facing and strategic aspects of the SPACE ID identity platform, driving its innovation in the decentralized identity space. Prior to SPACE ID, Harrison worked at NFTrade as the Head of Growth and Strategy, at a blockchain-focused hedge fund, as a contributor to various crypto news outlets, and has worked privately with blockchain networks and applications collectively worth billions on their business development, strategy, and user-facing interactions.What we Discussed: 00:20 Who is Harrison Seletsky01:10 His Blockchain Journey02:50 Is he able to travel from Israel03:30 What Wallet he Recomends04:15 Who he thinks Cretaed Bitcoin05:30 Ai Agents in Space id07:25 What are the Dapps in Space id09:15 How to ensure you do not loose your crypto when transferring11:50 Buying a Domain Name and prices15:05 There Payment id System17:55 How do they protect themselves and the Customers19:25 They are saving a lot of time to Exchanges20:30 There is No KYC21:30 How they Generate there Income23:00 Future Plans for the Company24:30 NFT's 26:25 Building Trust in the NFT World29:10 How to Send funds in every Country32:35 Worried about job losses from Ai & Robotics34:30 Lots of Professional are Using Ai How to Contact Harrison Seletskyhttps://www.space.id/https://x.com/SPACEIDHarrisonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/harrison-seletsky/------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants at ⁠https://roycoughlan.com/⁠ ___________________

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss the state of the market, what to own this cycle, has BTC dominance topped, why you need to pay attention to crypto M&A in 2025 & much more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/jasonyanowitz Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana. In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes. Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire -- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:08) Ethereum: The Asset vs Network (07:44) State Of The Market (14:58) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (16:31) What To Own This Cycle (21:28) Has BTC Dominance Topped? (24:02) Anchorage Digital Acquires Mountain Protocol (27:05) Pay Attention To Crypto M&A In 2025 (34:03) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (35:35) How Should Companies Allocate Capital In Crypto? (48:56) Ads (Ledger, Bitwise) (50:29) eToro IPOs & Coinbase Joins The S&P 500 (57:25) Talent Is Leaving TradFi For Crypto (58:57) Gaming Isn't Dead (01:01:11) Content Of The Week — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

A daily update on what's happening in the Rocket Pool community on Discord, Twitter, Reddit, and the DAO forum. #RocketPool #rpl #Ethereum #eth #crypto #cryptocurrency #staking #news Podcast RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/cd29a3d8/podcast/rss Anchor.fm: https://anchor.fm/rocket-fuel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Mvta9d2MsKq2u62w8RSoo Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rocket-fuel/id1655014529 0:00 - Welcome Rocket Pool news0:45 - Treasury reports https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/pdao-2025-04-10-2025-05-08-treasury-report/3613 https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/imc-period-35-report-period-36-budget/3615 3:37 rETH DeFi opportunities https://x.com/StakeRocketPool/status/1920599212623831499 Staking news 4:58 - Mandatory client update https://github.com/OffchainLabs/prysm/releases/tag/v6.0.2 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/918351974406172723/1371676090732646410 Ethereum news 6:05 - Enshrined native L2s https://ethresear.ch/t/enshrined-native-l2s-and-stateless-block-building/22079? 9:07 - Robinhood choose Ethereum https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1922249824713200118 https://x.com/0xbreadguy/status/1922347246445629799? https://x.com/VivekVentures/status/1922381003751899220 13:05 - Abraxas Capital buys Ether https://x.com/TheBlock__/status/1922362469751619785 16:49 - Once click swaps on Uniswap https://x.com/uniswap/status/1922316849531814308 18:28 - Liquity v2 date https://x.com/LiquityProtocol/status/1922291265825304717 19:36 - dApps compromised https://x.com/zksyncdevs/status/1922085897509732721? https://x.com/curvefinance/status/1922040492121829678? 20:56 - DX Terminal mint https://x.com/dxrgai/status/1921958720386302046? In other news 22:19 - Sec talks crypto https://x.com/secgov/status/1922001043832881513? 23:32 - Coinbase on the S&P500https://x.com/coinbase/status/1922046840528113880

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss Coinbase's $3B acquisition of Deribit, Stripe's stablecoin launch, Ethereum's big pivot, will Meta launch a stablecoin & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/jasonyanowitz Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana. In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- WalletConnect is the onchain connectivity network . If you've connected to a Web3 app, you've seen WalletConnect. It's everywhere—an icon of trust in crypto, as recognizable as Visa at checkout. The numbers speak for themselves: Over 220 million connections and 35 million users worldwide use WalletConnect to power their Web3 experience. @WalletConnect on X and Telegram or visit https://WalletConnect.Network -- Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes. Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire -- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:58) Bitcoin Breaks $100k (05:25) Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade (10:14) Ethereum's Big Pivot (12:41) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (14:13) Is Robinhood Launching A Chain? (15:31) Coinbase Acquires Deribit For $2.9 Billion (21:54) Stripe Sessions: The Stablecoin Playbook (32:02) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (33:35) Tokenization (real) (37:51) Is The IPO Window Open? (44:20) Ads (Ledger, WalletConnect, Bitwise) (46:38) The GENIUS Act (49:35) Will Meta Launch A Stablecoin? (52:08) Coinbase Earnings (53:31) Is Microstrategy A Threat To Bitcoin? (58:47) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by Austin Federa to discuss the latest happening with Solana & DoubleZero. We deep dive into the importance of speed for capital markets, the rise of alt L1s, how to remain competitive as a blockchain & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Austin: https://x.com/Austin_Federa Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- L2s and L3s are history. Supra Containers give you dedicated, customizable AppSpace on Supra's Layer-1 to rescue you from the costs, complexities, and fragmentation of L2s and L3s.  Containers help you build with better customization and control than appchains at a fraction of the cost. Use your own token as the gas token, create local fee markets with custom gas amounts or just go gasless, and scale on demand whenever you need to. Supra Containers are secured by Supra's L1 nodes and get access to Supra's 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks – Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Expansion! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. – Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code EXPANSION10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- (00:00) Introduction (01:07) An Update On DoubleZero (18:26) The Rise Of Alt L1s (23:52) Firedancer (26:11) Ledger Ad (26:30) How To Remain Competitive? (30:26) Hyperliquid (32:32) Does Decentralization Actually Matter? (36:23) Ledger Ad (36:58) Tokenization -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

08th May: Blockchain DXB podcast

Harrison Seletsky is Director of Business Development at SPACE ID, a universal name service network that connects and coordinates people, assets, and dApps across blockchains.  Why you should listen SPACE ID is a Web3 identity platform that simplifies the process of discovering, registering, trading, and managing digital identities across multiple blockchains. It offers a one-stop solution for users to create and manage human-readable domain names, replacing complex wallet addresses with memorable identifiers. This approach enhances user experience and fosters broader adoption by reducing barriers to entry in the blockchain ecosystem. The platform supports a multi-chain name service, allowing users to establish a unified identity across various blockchains. This interoperability is crucial in the decentralized world, enabling seamless interactions and transactions across different networks. SPACE ID's Web3 Name SDK & API further streamline the integration process for developers, offering a comprehensive toolkit to incorporate verified Web3 domains into their applications. The platform's governance is driven by the $ID token, which serves multiple functions within the ecosystem. Holders can stake $ID tokens to receive discounts on domain registrations and marketplace trading fees, use them as a means of payment within the SPACE ID ecosystem, and participate in governance decisions through the SPACE ID DAO. This decentralized approach ensures that the community has a say in the platform's development and direction. Supporting links Stabull Finance Space ID Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

In this episode, Santi joins the Bell Curve podcast to discuss current crypto market sentiment, crypto valuation frameworks, and the evolving challenges of utilizing onchain data. Enjoy! -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Resources Chopping Block - Is Bitcoin a Safe Haven?: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6n8HWZQ36S5rOoBMi9r6RO?si=viOVZTlGT2uYtBUU8fS-ew Storm's Data: https://x.com/notnotstorm/status/1915439259630317995 Vance's Critique on Crypto Data: https://x.com/pythianism/status/1915435394663162231 -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana. In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- WalletConnect is the onchain connectivity network . If you've connected to a Web3 app, you've seen WalletConnect. It's everywhere—an icon of trust in crypto, as recognizable as Visa at checkout. The numbers speak for themselves: Over 220 million connections and 35 million users worldwide use WalletConnect to power their Web3 experience. @WalletConnect on X and Telegram or visit https://WalletConnect.Network -- AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (04:21) How Do You Value Crypto Assets? (15:30) Ads (Skale, Marinade)  (16:51) Issues With Crypto's Data Analytics (25:53) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (27:14) Stages of Growth For Companies (35:31) Zora's Token Launch & Business Model (49:53) Ads (Ledger, WalletConnect, Arweave) (52:10) Can Crypto Disrupt Traditional Media Platforms? -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This week, Bread joins David to unpack Ethereum's surprising pivot back to Layer 1, as insiders push for a more pragmatic roadmap and faster block times. MegaETH's 10ms testnet drops jaws and breaks dApps, while WalletConnect shocks the industry with a late-stage token launch. Meanwhile, Base stirs chaos with its “content coins,” OHM crashes $6B in hours, and Solana's token wars heat up. Is Ethereum finally finding its focus — or just reacting to the noise? It's a jam-packed Weekly Rollup you don't want to miss. Bread: https://x.com/0xBreadguy MegaETH: https://x.com/megaeth_labs Modern Market: https://x.com/modernmarket_ ------

In this episode, Santi joins the Bell Curve podcast to discuss how to solve crypto's core issues. We deep dive into market conditions, stablecoins, how long-term allocators are accumulating Bitcoin & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianism -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Resources Solana Dashboard: https://app.blockworksresearch.com/analytics/solana?dashboard=sol-overview App Revenue by Chain: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor/status/1912944523459846580 Life on K2-18b? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39jj9vkr34o -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana. In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- WalletConnect is the onchain connectivity network . If you've connected to a Web3 app, you've seen WalletConnect. It's everywhere—an icon of trust in crypto, as recognizable as Visa at checkout. The numbers speak for themselves: Over 220 million connections and 35 million users worldwide use WalletConnect to power their Web3 experience. @WalletConnect on X and Telegram or visit https://WalletConnect.Network -- AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (05:56) How Can Crypto Founders Weather the Storm? (15:54) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (17:26) Will A Potential Private Market Bubble Impact Tokenization? (21:32) Long Term Bitcoin Holders Are Accumulating (25:00) Getting Exposure to Stablecoin Growth (34:58) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (36:30) How Sticky is Stablecoin Issuance For L1s? (42:09) Why Are L1s Valued the Way They Are? (47:40) Ads (Ledger, WalletConnect, Arweave) (49:57) Crypto's Data and Transparency Problem (1:03:49) Life on K2-18b? -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Constantine Zaitcev is CEO at dRPC.org - a new generation web3 infrastructure and data service that combines the advantages of distributed systems with first-class UX and support. Why you should listen ​dRPC (decentralized Remote Procedure Call) is a protocol designed to facilitate secure and efficient communication between decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain networks. It enables dApps to interact with blockchain nodes in a decentralized manner, reducing reliance on centralized infrastructure and enhancing the resilience and censorship resistance of blockchain ecosystems.​ Traditional RPC systems depend on centralized servers to handle requests from clients to blockchain nodes. This centralization can introduce single points of failure and potential vulnerabilities. dRPC addresses these issues by distributing the RPC infrastructure across multiple nodes, ensuring that dApps can access blockchain data and services even if some nodes become unavailable.​ The dRPC protocol incorporates mechanisms for node discovery, load balancing, and failover, allowing dApps to dynamically select the most appropriate nodes for their requests. This dynamic selection enhances performance and reliability, as dApps can route requests to nodes with the lowest latency or highest availability.​ Security is a core focus of dRPC. The protocol includes authentication and encryption features to protect data integrity and confidentiality during communication between dApps and nodes. By leveraging decentralized identity systems and cryptographic techniques, dRPC ensures that only authorized parties can access and interact with blockchain services.​ The dRPC ecosystem is designed to be interoperable. It supports multiple blockchain networks and can be integrated with various dApp frameworks and development environments. This flexibility allows developers to build cross-chain applications and services that can interact with different blockchains through a unified interface.​ dRPC provides a decentralized, secure, and efficient mechanism for dApps to communicate with blockchain networks. By eliminating centralized intermediaries and enhancing the robustness of RPC infrastructure, dRPC contributes to the scalability and sustainability of decentralized applications and services. Supporting links Stabull Finance dRPC Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

Can encryption make Ethereum more fair?In this episode, I speak with Loring Harkness, the ecosystem lead at Shutter Network, about a crucial — and often ignored — issue: malicious MEV. Loring explains how MEV bots extract value from unsuspecting users through front-running and sandwich attacks — and how Shutter uses threshold encryption to stop it.We talk about encrypted mempools, the recent whitepaper proposing encrypted mempools for Ethereum, and how commit-and-reveal encryption is already protecting DAOs, auctions, and bounties via Shutter's API.Loring also shares his journey from building financial inclusion tools in Myanmar to becoming a passionate advocate for privacy and credible neutrality in Web3.Whether you're building a dApp, trading onchain, or want a fairer Ethereum — this episode is for you.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Intro: Sam introduces Loring Harkness and the mission behind Shutter Network [00:01:00] Origin Story: How a coup in Myanmar inspired Loring's pivot from TradFi to Web3[00:04:00] What is Shutter?: Commit-reveal threshold encryption explained [00:06:00] Understanding MEV: How front-running and sandwich attacks work [00:08:00] Shielded Trading: How Shutter encrypts transactions to blind MEV bots [00:10:00] Integrations: Shielded trading on Gnosis and plans for Ethereum mainnet [00:11:00] The Cost of MEV: Over $1.3B lost to MEV since 2020 [00:12:00] Ethereum Whitepaper: How Shutter's proposal was received[00:14:00] The Shutter API: Making commit-reveal encryption accessible to dApps [00:16:00] Game Theory: Loring's live demo using rock-paper-scissors [00:20:00] Scaling Up: How Shutter supports many use cases and transactions [00:23:00] Real-World Adoption: Shielded voting on Snapshot and Paddle Battle auctions [00:25:00] The Real Threat: Why Ethereum must align with its own values [00:27:00] Community Ask: Why users and developers must demand fairness [00:29:00] Wrap-up: Links and next steps for integrating Shutter NetworkConnecthttps://www.shutter.network/https://x.com/ShutterNetworkhttps://x.com/LoringHarknesshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/loringharkness/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup where we discuss how to position during a market crash. We deep dive into the Trump tariff dump, are altcoins cooked, the state of crypto venture, why Ripple's $1.25b acquisition is more important than you think & more. Enjoy! -- Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Referenced In The Show: Invest Like The Best With Michael Ovitz: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vtKb0ZNt8xv9CaOPATSIX?si=d65f8b3bd413419d The Essays Of Warren Buffett: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NYR5b0RktTaxWi68kT1io?si=74358acb99604fd4 -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Zenrock is a permissionless, decentralized custody network backed by 1RoundTable Partners, 10T, Maven11, and Spartan. Live on Jupiter, $ROCK is the native token for transactions within the Zenrock ecosystem and secures Zenrock's decentralized custody network. The first application launching on Zenrock is zenBTC – yield-bearing Bitcoin on Solana. zenBTC will be live in April 2025. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- WalletConnect is the onchain connectivity network . If you've connected to a Web3 app, you've seen WalletConnect. It's everywhere—an icon of trust in crypto, as recognizable as Visa at checkout. The numbers speak for themselves: Over 220 million connections and 35 million users worldwide use WalletConnect to power their Web3 experience. @WalletConnect on X and Telegram or visit https://WalletConnect.Network -- AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:46) Santi's Trip To New York (08:25) Ads (Skale, Zenrock) (09:44) The Trump Tariff Dump (20:11) Ads (Skale, Zenrock) (21:30) Do Crypto Cycles Still Exist? (24:21) How To Position During A Market Crash (27:44) Are Altcoins Cooked? (36:24) Buy The Dip Or Sell The Rip? (41:13) Ads (Ledger, WalletConnect, Arweave) (43:28) How To Build A Portfolio (48:03) The State Of Crypto Venture (54:38) Ripple's Hidden Road Acquisition Is Bigger Than You Think (1:04:29) Crypto M&A In 2025 -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

How do you prove someone is human in the AI era?In this episode, Sam Kamani speaks with Terence Kwok, the founder of Humanity Protocol — a decentralized identity blockchain now valued at over $1B. Terence shares how Humanity Protocol uses palm biometrics, ZK proofs, and partnerships with validators to establish proof of personhood, enable on-chain reputation, and prevent identity fraud.We explore use cases ranging from education credentials and credit scoring to gaming identities and undercollateralized lending — plus how AI is blurring the lines between human and machine online. Terence also shares the story of how he went from building a travel tech unicorn to launching a global identity protocol out of Hong Kong.If you're building in identity, AI, or Web3, this is one not to miss.Key Timestamps[00:00:00] Intro: Sam introduces Terence Kwok and Humanity Protocol's billion-dollar vision. [00:02:00] Background: Terence shares how he pivoted from travel tech to Web3 identity. [00:04:00] What is Humanity Protocol?: A blockchain for proof of personhood and credentials. [00:07:00] Why Now?: The urgency of verifiable human identity in an AI-powered world. [00:09:00] Privacy & Sovereignty: How Humanity Protocol keeps biometric data safe.[00:13:00] Who Issues Credentials?: The role of validators and verifiers in the network. [00:16:00] Business Model: How staking, revenue-sharing, and token incentives work. [00:18:00] Beyond Network Effects: Use cases that work even with a small user base.[00:23:00] zkTLS Innovation: Zero-knowledge proofs for Web2 credentials. [00:26:00] On-Chain Credit: Proof of income and net worth for lending protocols. [00:28:00] Human Signals: Uber ratings, Airbnb history, and anti-bot credentials. [00:31:00] TPS vs Humanity: Why identity matters more than just scaling blockchains. [00:34:00] The Path Forward: Permissioned transactions and smarter chains. [00:36:00] Roadmap: App, mainnet, zkTLS, and biometric scanner rollouts. [00:37:00] Final Ask: Bringing on more dApps, developers, and potential investors.Connecthttps://www.humanity.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanityprot/https://x.com/Humanityprot/https://t.me/HumanityProthttps://x.com/tk_humanityDisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/

This week, we discuss the shock Trump Tariffs that spooked markets. We deep dive into will tariffs lead to a recession, what's next for markets, should you buy the dip or look for shorts & more. Enjoy! -- Go follow the new 1000x feed to keep up to date with all new episodes! Spotify: https://blckwrks.co/3WADHnL Apple: https://blckwrks.co/4aEt5u0 -- Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana. In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- Mantle is evolving into the premier on-chain financial hub, supercharging the ecosystem that bridges blockchain with banking. The 2025 roadmap introduces three transformative products: - Enhanced Index Fund (launching Q1) offering optimized crypto exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL and USD with built-in yield optimization - targeting $1B AUM - Mantle Banking for seamless financial services - MantleX for AI-powered innovation Backed by a $4.5B treasury, Mantle is building the future of on-chain finance – accessible for everyone. Learn more: https://x.com/Mantle_Official/status/1882017058680086805 -- AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:19) Happy Liquidation Day (10:10) Ad Skale & Marinade (11:41) Will Tariffs Cause A Recession? (22:27) Is ETH Heading Lower? (26:06) Ad Skale & Marinade (27:38) What's Next For Markets? (35:18) Ads (Ledger, Mantle, Areweave) (37:44) When Do You Buy The Dip -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup where we discuss our takeaways from DAS NY, Chat GPT's breakout moment, why everyone is so bullish stablecoins, the Binance vs Hyperliquid drama & more .Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code EMPIRE10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- ZKsync is the pioneering zero-knowledge technology powering the next generation of builders with limitless scale. Secured by math and designed for native interoperability, ZKsync enables an elastic, ever-expanding network of customizable chains. Deeply rooted in its mission to advance personal freedom for all, the ZKsync technology makes digital self-ownership universally available. To learn more about ZKsync, visit http://www.zksync.io -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- Mantle is evolving into the premier on-chain financial hub, supercharging the ecosystem that bridges blockchain with banking. The 2025 roadmap introduces three transformative products: - Enhanced Index Fund (launching Q1) offering optimized crypto exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL and USD with built-in yield optimization - targeting $1B AUM - Mantle Banking for seamless financial services - MantleX for AI-powered innovation Backed by a $4.5B treasury, Mantle is building the future of on-chain finance – accessible for everyone. Learn more: https://x.com/Mantle_Official/status/1882017058680086805 -- WalletConnect is the onchain connectivity network . If you've connected to a Web3 app, you've seen WalletConnect. It's everywhere—an icon of trust in crypto, as recognizable as Visa at checkout. The numbers speak for themselves: Over 220 million connections and 35 million users worldwide use WalletConnect to power their Web3 experience. @WalletConnect on X and Telegram or visit https://WalletConnect.Network -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (05:34) The GPT-4o Impact (14:22) Ad (Skale & ZKSync) (16:10) AI's Impact On Building A Business (24:12) M&A Is Back For Crypto (30:42) Ads (Skale & ZKSync) (32:30) Hyperliquidated: The Hyperliquid Fallout (39:50) Ads (Ledger, Mantle, WalletConnect) (42:14) Why Is Everyone Launching Stablecoins? (48:33) The STABLE Act Draft -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup where we discuss our takeaways from DAS New York 2025. We deep dive into the growth of stablecoins & RWAs, what the institutions are focusing on, the future of crypto exchanges, who is best positioned going into 2025 & much more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. For the developers and the builders: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- ZKsync is the pioneering zero-knowledge technology powering the next generation of builders with limitless scale. Secured by math and designed for native interoperability, ZKsync enables an elastic, ever-expanding network of customizable chains. Deeply rooted in its mission to advance personal freedom for all, the ZKsync technology makes digital self-ownership universally available. To learn more about ZKsync, visit http://www.zksync.io -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- Mantle is evolving into the premier on-chain financial hub, supercharging the ecosystem that bridges blockchain with banking. The 2025 roadmap introduces three transformative products: - Enhanced Index Fund (launching Q1) offering optimized crypto exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL and USD with built-in yield optimization - targeting $1B AUM - Mantle Banking for seamless financial services - MantleX for AI-powered innovation Backed by a $4.5B treasury, Mantle is building the future of on-chain finance – accessible for everyone. Learn more: https://x.com/Mantle_Official/status/1882017058680086805 -- AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:11) The DAS Origin Story (20:49) Ads (Skale, ZKSync) (22:34) Stablecoins (26:08) Tokenization & RWAs (32:08) Ads (Skale, ZKSync) (33:53) DePIN & Onchain Yield (35:30) The Future Of Crypto Exchanges (46:14) Ads (Ledger, Mantle, Arweave) (48:37) The Growth Of Stablecoins (57:39) Crypto Regulation In 2025 (1:00:27) Final Thoughts From DAS -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss why are markets so bearish as both TradFi & crypto continue grinding lower. We deep dive into why this cycle is so different, MGX's $2 billion investment in Binance, how to value protocols, the state of VC in crypto & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- ZKsync is the pioneering zero-knowledge technology powering the next generation of builders with limitless scale. Secured by math and designed for native interoperability, ZKsync enables an elastic, ever-expanding network of customizable chains. Deeply rooted in its mission to advance personal freedom for all, the ZKsync technology makes digital self-ownership universally available. To learn more about ZKsync, visit http://www.zksync.io -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- Mantle is evolving into the premier on-chain financial hub, supercharging the ecosystem that bridges blockchain with banking. The 2025 roadmap introduces three transformative products: - Enhanced Index Fund (launching Q1) offering optimized crypto exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL and USD with built-in yield optimization - targeting $1B AUM - Mantle Banking for seamless financial services - MantleX for AI-powered innovation Backed by a $4.5B treasury, Mantle is building the future of on-chain finance – accessible for everyone. Learn more: https://x.com/Mantle_Official/status/1882017058680086805 -- AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction  (00:44) Why Are Markets So Bearish? (11:55) Ads (Skale & ZKSync) (13:41) Sandwich Attacks (20:06) MGX Invests $2 Billion Into Binance (26:17) Ads (Skale & ZKSync) (28:03) Crypto's 2024/25 Cycle (37:02) Ads (Ledger, Mantle, Arweave) (39:28) How To Value Protocols? (50:41) The State Of VC In 2025 -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Join me as I sit down with David Johnston, a crypto pioneer, Morpheus contributor, and early investor in decentralized tech. We discuss his journey from Bitcoin's early days to shaping Ethereum, Web3, DeFi, and AI-driven smart agents.

Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We discuss why the markets look bearish short term, but bullish in the long run, does the U.S need a strategic crypto reserve, Sui's announcement with World Liberty Financial, the Ethereum foundation's Silviculture Society strategy & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- ZKsync is the pioneering zero-knowledge technology powering the next generation of builders with limitless scale. Secured by math and designed for native interoperability, ZKsync enables an elastic, ever-expanding network of customizable chains. Deeply rooted in its mission to advance personal freedom for all, the ZKsync technology makes digital self-ownership universally available. To learn more about ZKsync, visit http://www.zksync.io -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- Mantle is evolving into the premier on-chain financial hub, supercharging the ecosystem that bridges blockchain with banking. The 2025 roadmap introduces three transformative products: - Enhanced Index Fund (launching Q1) offering optimized crypto exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL and USD with built-in yield optimization - targeting $1B AUM - Mantle Banking for seamless financial services - MantleX for AI-powered innovation Backed by a $4.5B treasury, Mantle is building the future of on-chain finance – accessible for everyone. Learn more: https://x.com/Mantle_Official/status/1882017058680086805 -- AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (3:02) The Trump Playbook: Short Term Bearish, Long Term Bullish (11:26) Ads (Skale, ZKSync) (13:10) Should The U.S Create A Strategic Crypto Reserve? (29:34) Ads (Skale, ZKSync) (31:17) Stablecoin Regulation In D.C (36:11) Sui's World Liberty Financial Announcement (45:16) Ads (Ledger, Mantle, Arweave) (47:37) The Ethereum Foundation Silviculture Society (56:11) Top Stories Of The Week -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Since 2015, it has been VeChain’s mission has been to upgrade the world with blockchain. Surviving two bear markets, they’ve built hundreds of enterprise dApps across businesses and industries.Today we welcome Sunny Lu, co-founder and CEO of VeChain to discuss their approach to Web3, sustainability and tokenization. Also, yours truly has launched his own Memecoin, and you’ll find out how to get some in your wallet right away. Like VeChain, we’re all about creating meaningful change and shaping the new global economy on this episode #764 of The Bad Crypto Podcast. Full Show Notes at: http://badco.in/764 SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW: Apple Podcast: http://badco.in/itunes Google Podcasts: http://badco.in/google Spotify: http://badco.in/spotify Amazon Music: http://badco.in/amazon FREE NFTs when you JOIN THE BAD CRYPTO NIFTY CLUB at https://badcrypto.uncut.network FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @badcryptopod - @joelcomm - @teedubya Facebook: /BadCrypto - /JoelComm - /teedubyaw Facebook Mastermind Group: /BadCrypto LinkedIn: /in/joelcomm - /in/teedubya Instagram: @BadCryptoPodcast Email: badcryptopodcast[at]gmail[dot]com Phone: SEVEN-OH-8-88FIVE- 90THIRTY DISCLAIMER: Do your own due diligence and research. Joel Comm and Travis Wright are NOT FINANCIAL ADVISORS. We are sharing our journey with you as we learn more about this crazy little thing called cryptocurrency. We make NO RECOMMENDATIONS. Don't take anything we say as gospel. Do not come to our homes with pitchforks because you lost money by listening to us. We only share with you what we are learning and what we are investing it. We will never "pump or dump" any cryptocurrencies. Take what we say with a grain of salt. You must research this stuff on your own! Just know that we will always strive for RADICAL TRANSPARENCY with any show associations. Support the show: https://badcryptopodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.