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Kevin Lepsoe is the Founder of ETHGAS.What if Ethereum could feel instant? In this episode, we explore whether blockspace futures trading could pave the way toward a gasless, real-time Ethereum, and what that would mean for DeFi, MEV, validators, and the broader L2 scaling roadmap.------
Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Mike Schmidt are joined by Bastien Teinturier, Rearden Code, and Pieter Wuille to discuss Newsletter #385: 2025 Year-in-Review Special.January● Updated ChillDKG draft (43:08) ● Offchain DLCs (45:53) ● Compact block reconstructions (2:29:27) February● Erlay update (1:53:55) ● LN ephemeral anchor scripts (0:50) ● Probabilistic payments (54:45) March● Bitcoin Forking Guide (3:29:35) ● Private block template marketplace to prevent centralizing MEV (3:05:28) ● LN upfront and hold fees using burnable outputs (13:12) April● SwiftSync speedup for initial block download (2:09:35) ● DahLIAS interactive aggregate signatures (3:26:02) Summary 2025: Quantum (58:07) May● Cluster mempool (1:22:11) ● Increasing or removing Bitcoin Core's OP_RETURN policy limit (2:45:43) June● Calculating the selfish mining danger threshold (2:20:39) ● Fingerprinting nodes using addr messages (3:11:38) ● Garbled locks (3:19:01) Summary 2025: Soft fork proposals (26:57) July● Chain code delegation (49:07) August● Utreexo draft BIPs (2:15:57) ● Lowering the minimum relay feerate (2:39:52) ● Peer block template sharing (2:56:01) ● Differential fuzzing of Bitcoin and LN implementations (3:16:08) Summary 2025: Stratum v2 (2:04:49) September● Details about the design of Simplicity (3:23:01) ● Partitioning and eclipse attacks using BGP interception (3:13:47) October● Discussions about arbitrary data (3:01:15) ● Channel jamming mitigation simulation results and updates (11:05) November● Comparing performance of ECDSA signature validation in OpenSSL vs. libsecp256k1 (2:01:47) ● Modeling stale rates by propagation delay and mining centralization (2:22:32) ● BIP3 and the BIP process (3:31:37) ● Bitcoin Kernel C API introduced (3:35:35) December● Splicing (7:33)
Join Alex Tapscott as he decodes the world of crypto with special guest Thomas Uhm, Chief Commercial Officer at the Jito Foundation and Advisor to Jito Labs. Listen in as they discuss what Abu Dhabi Finance Week and Solana Breakpoint reveal about institutional crypto sentiment, why ADGM is emerging as a serious hub for digital asset regulation and capital formation (with major players spanning BlackRock, Circle, Tether and more), how Solana's market structure is evolving through Jito's block-building, priority-fee "tips," and the upcoming BAM framework for application-controlled execution, what MEV is and how networks can reduce harmful forms of it while still securing validators, why Solana's performance under large DDoS pressure reinforces the "internet capital markets" thesis, and what 2026 could bring—from JitoSOL liquid-staking ETFs (and an options-driven structured products wave) to Breakpoint landing in London.
In this episode, Jonathan Schmalfeld and Jacob Robinson walk through the biggest crypto law and policy developments of the month of November. Jonathan is the Policy Director at The Digital Chamber, where he leads federal and state advocacy on digital asset regulation. Timestamps:➡️ 1:19 — Senate Agriculture Committee releases market structure draft➡️ 3:22 — Why DeFi and AML sections remain blank➡️ 3:52 — Chair Atkins' speech and push for taxonomy➡️ 6:32 — Treasury & IRS guidance on staking ETFs➡️ 10:39 — Uniswap's fee switch vote and winding down➡️ 13:53 — Coinbase reincorporates from Delaware to Texas➡️ 16:19 — MEV exploit trial ends in mistrial➡️ 23:36 — Samurai Wallet sentencing and liability risks➡️ 26:55 — DOJ's Tornado Cash filing and self-custody issues➡️ 30:29 — Digital Chamber launches State Network➡️ 33:37 — OCC guidance allowing banks pay gas fees➡️ 36:50 — What to watch next in GENIUS implementationSponsor: Day One Law, a boutique corporate law firm founded by Nick Pullman. Nick and his team at Day One provide strategic legal counsel to startups, crypto projects, and Web3 innovators. You can get in contact with them via this link: https://www.dayonelaw.xyz/#contact
17.yüzyılda Konya'da yetişen evliyâ hanım-lardandır. Mevleviye tarîkatının büyüklerindendir. Babası, Mevleviye tarîkatının ileri gelenlerin-den Şeyh Muhammed olup, soyu Hz. Mevlâna (k.s.)'a dayanır.Doğmadan önce annesi rüyâsında Şeyh Dîvânî'nin kendisine süslü bir bilezik taktığını, ayrıca bir bilezik daha verip; “Bu da doğacak kızınızın.” dediklerini gördü. Rüyâsını ertesi gün anlatınca, babası doğacak kız çocuğuna, “Ona Destîne (Kola takılan bilezik) ismi konmasına işâret vardır” diye yorumladı. Destîne Hâtun ba-basından; tefsîr, hadîs ve medreselerde okutulan bütün ilimleri öğrendi ve Mesnevî'yi incelikleri ile okudu. Zamânının büyük bir kısmını, Hz. Mev-lâna (k.s.)'un türbesinde hanımlar için yapılan bölümde ibâdet, zikir ve murâkâbe ile geçirirdi.Allâh (c.c.) korkusu ile göz yaşları dökerdi. Onun bu hallerini gören hanımlar; “Kendinize çok eziyet ediyorsunuz. Birazcık bedeninizin ra-hatını düşünseniz olmaz mı?” dediklerinde, onla-ra; “Bunlarsız olmaz. Binicinin serkeş, dikbaşlı, itâatsız ata yumuşaklık yapması onun serkeşliği-ni arttırır.” diye cevap verirdi.Bir kere yanına gelenler bir tek post üzerine oturduğunu ve üzerinde eski bir elbise olduğunu gördüler. “Bedeninizi rahat tutacak birkaç elbise ile birkaç yaygı alsak.” dediklerinde; “Biz postu, Allâhü Teâlâ'nın yolunda ayağımızın altına koy-duk. Üstelik bu, Allâh (c.c.) yolunda kurban olan koyunun postudur. O binlerce güzel elbiseden daha iyidir.” buyurarak dervişlerin post üzerine oturmalarının sırrını da beyân etmişlerdir.Kendisi bütün dünyevî alâka ve düşünceler-den sıyrılıp, odasında ömrünün sonuna kadar uzlet ve yalnızlık hâlinde kaldı. 80 senelik ömrü-nü hep Allâhü Teâlâ ile berâber bulunarak, âhire-ti düşünüp hazırlık yaparak geçirdi. Allâh (c.c.), bizleri şefaatlerine nail etsin. Amin.(Sefîne-i Nefîse-i Mevleviyân, c.1, s.246)
The price of bitcoin (BTC-USD) and ether (ETH-USD) slipped lower on Thursday despite the US Federal Reserve cutting interest rates, as Fed chair Jerome Powell signalled the central bank will proceed cautiously into 2026.~This Episode is sponsored by BTCC & Mevolaxy~BTCC 10% Deposit Bonus! ➜ https://bit.ly/PBNBTCCMevolaxy - get a 50% discount on the Pro account & a 10% bonus on your first MEV-stake. The offer is valid for 48 hours!https://bit.ly/MevolaxyPBN00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: BTCC00:45 Neutral01:30 Crypto is lagging02:15 No Santa rally?03:00 Fear & greed03:30 Silver Surges04:30 Elizabeth Warren: Should they have cut 50?06:30 Paths to more cuts in 202608:00 Global cuts happening08:30 Will Bitcoin hit $70K soon?09:00 QE here?10:10 Bloomberg: This sounds like QE12:00 Steve Eisman on AI: It's not about the Fed14:50 Manifesting crashes16:50 Sponsor: Mevolaxy19:00 ETH vs BTC20:10 Solana Breakpoint21:30 Borrow against Polymarket positions… Disaster waiting to happen?22:20 Crypto Regulation on the edge23:00 HYPE Dead?23:30 Outro#Crypto #bitcoin #ethereum~Fed Rate Cut Reaction
SD334 - Porque Médicos que Criam Ecossistema Vivem Melhor que Aqueles que Só Fazem Consulta e Retorno. Quer deixar de ser apenas "mais um consultório" e começar a construir um negócio médico de verdade? Neste episódio, o Dr. Lorenzo Tomé e o cardiologista e fundador da Smart HealtHG, Dr. Henrique Grinberg, batem um papo sobre responsabilidade real pela entrega de valor; montar um modelo de acompanhamento que gera resultado clínico, retenção e previsibilidade financeira; a união entre MEV, mudança comportamental e posicionamento digital para criar seu negócio rentável e estruturado que funciona mesmo fora do consultório. A SmartHealtHG oferece um programa personalizado de cuidado com foco em resultados reais, através de mudança de comportamento e consolidação de hábitos saudáveis, combinando ciência de ponta e tecnologia para criar jornadas de autocuidado que realmente funcionam. O podcast Saúde Digital lhe ajuda a abrir a mente? Imagine o que 2 dias de imersão com a gente pode fazer para potencializar isso e fazer muito pelo seu negócio médico. Garanta sua vaga com 10% de desconto na Imersão da SD Escola de Negócios Médicos nos dias 29 e 30 novembro/2025. ACESSE O Background do Henrique Médico formado pela Universidade de Santo Amaro, Henrique fez Clínica Médica no HC, residência de Cardiologia no Incor e foi preceptor na residência do Hospital Sírio-Libanês. Desde o início, ele começou a atuar em consultório particular, sem convênio, em um modelo de longo prazo e com foco total na entrega de valor para o paciente. Em 2024, ele recebeu o certificado internacional em Medicina do Estilo de Vida pelo International Board of Lifestyle Medicine e abriu sua empresa. Assista este episódio também em vídeo no YouTube no nosso canal Saúde Digital Podcast! Acesse os Episódios Anteriores! SD333 - Marketing Médico Inteligente: Como Usar Gatilhos Sem Perder Sua Reputação SD332 - Navegar o paciente para reduzir custos: uma tese que funciona SD331 - O Livre Mercado das Ideias: como a Economia impulsiona o Empreendedorismo Médico Music: Clear Progress by Young Presidents "Music PremiumBeat.com | License #1873536"
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At DevConnect 2025, Sebastian and Friederike speak with Peter Van Valkenburgh about the rapidly evolving battle for digital rights. Peter challenges the industry's comfort with transparency, arguing that "transparency will destroy neutrality." He uses the history of SWIFT to illustrate how a once-neutral messaging system was captured by geopolitical interests because it wasn't "technically blind" to the data it processed. He argues that for blockchains to survive as global settlement layers, they must be "actually blind" to transactions, making neutrality a technical reality rather than a policy choice.The conversation turns to the aggressive legal tactics currently deployed against developers. Peter highlights the Pereira Bueno case, where prosecutors charged MEV searchers with wire fraud for being "dishonest validators" a concept Peter argues completely undermines the game-theoretic security of permissionless networks. He also breaks down the mixed bag of Tornado Cash litigation. While the sanctions against the protocol were successfully challenged and invalidated for Americans, the criminal conviction of developer Roman Storm for "unlicensed money transmission" sets a terrifying precedent for anyone publishing open-source code.On a constructive note, Peter introduces Coin Center's "John Hancock Project," which advocates for replacing the current, ineffective KYC/AML regime (which seizes less than 1% of illicit funds) with a system based on privacy-preserving attestations and self-sovereign risk scores. Finally, Peter shares surprising optimism regarding the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He notes that under the influence of Commissioners Hester Peirce and Paul Atkins, the agency has shifted from an aggressive adversary to a potential ally, openly discussing the benefits of full asset tokenization and the constitutional necessity of financial privacy.Topics00:00 The Telegram vs. Signal security rant05:15 The "Transparency Paradox": Why transparent Layer 1s cannot remain neutral in the long run10:40 The SWIFT Analogy: How a neutral messaging layer became a politicized settlement enforcer15:50 The Pereira Bueno Case: Why labeling MEV strategies as "wire fraud" threatens all validators23:10 L2 Sequencing Risks: Centralization and the need for "dumb pipes" 28:30 The Failure of KYC: Why 99.8% of illicit funds are missed and the cost of mass surveillance35:00 The "John Hancock Project": Using ZK-proofs and attestations to replace identity surveillance42:15 Tornado Cash Update: Sanctions invalidated vs. the dangerous precedent of Roman Storm's conviction49:00 The SEC's 180: Hester Peirce, Paul Atkins, and the push for tokenized equitiesLinks mentioned in the episode: Gnosis: https://gnosis.io/ Coin Center: https://www.coincenter.orgEpicenter - All Episodes: https://epicenter.tv/Report: Tear Down This Walled Garden: https://www.coincenter.org/tear-down-this-walled-garden/ Pereira Bueno Amicus Brief: https://www.coincenter.org/amicus-brief-mev-wire-fraud/ Peter on X: https://x.com/valkenburghSebastian on X: https://x.com/seb3point0Friederike on X: https://x.com/tw_tter Sponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis has been building core decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem since 2015. With the launch of Gnosis Pay last year, we introduced the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Start leveraging its power today at http://gnosis.io
During the waning days of the Cold War and the dawning of the internet, computer hacker Raven has been selling high technology secrets to the Soviet Union and eluding capture by the FBI. Recently expelled college student Mev Hayes unexpectedly lands a position at a top lab at MIT where she's encouraged to continue her controversial computer research. But when the search for Raven points her way, Mev finds that opportunity comes at a cost in a struggle for technological dominance.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, the crew dives into the shift from airdrops to ICOs as Monad, MegaETH, and Coinbase's new sale format spark a rethink of how tokens should be distributed. They discuss ICO Beast's hedging fiasco, why most airdrops fail to create real users, and whether fixed-price ICOs are a better path for long-term alignment. The gang also unpacks Uniswap's major “unification,” the end of Labs vs. Foundation, and UNI finally becoming the protocol's value-accrual asset. In the back half, they touch on the “low carb crusader” MEV trial, the hung jury, and the broader question of whether MEV games belong in criminal court at all. A concise, high-signal look at where tokenomics, distribution, and crypto's legal boundaries are heading next. Show highlights
Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, the crew dives into the shift from airdrops to ICOs as Monad, MegaETH, and Coinbase's new sale format spark a rethink of how tokens should be distributed. They discuss ICO Beast's hedging fiasco, why most airdrops fail to create real users, and whether fixed-price ICOs are a better path for long-term alignment. The gang also unpacks Uniswap's major “unification,” the end of Labs vs. Foundation, and UNI finally becoming the protocol's value-accrual asset. In the back half, they touch on the “low carb crusader” MEV trial, the hung jury, and the broader question of whether MEV games belong in criminal court at all. A concise, high-signal look at where tokenomics, distribution, and crypto's legal boundaries are heading next. Show highlights
What powers the fastest-growing blockchain oracle—and why is real-time, AI-ready data now mission-critical for DeFi? In this episode of The Index, host Alex Kehaya sits down with Marcin Kaźmierczak, Co-founder of RedStone, the fastest-growing oracle network in web3. Together, they unpack how RedStone is redefining what on-chain data can do—for DeFi protocols, institutional finance, and AI agents alike.When a single bad tick can destroy an entire strategy, “good enough” data just won't cut it. RedStone is building the next-gen oracle layer: low-latency, manipulation-resistant price feeds that move at Solana speed, span multiple chains, and empower everything from loans and perps to tokenized treasuries and real-world assets.We explore RedStone's acquisition of Credora, a DeFi ratings platform that turns protocol complexity into clean, institutional-grade risk signals. Because behind every juicy APR is a deeper truth—governance dynamics, multisig vulnerabilities, oracle exposure. Ratings help users choose risk on purpose, while giving institutions the audit-ready insights they need.And as AI agents begin to analyze markets, make trades, and interact with smart contracts, verifiable data isn't just helpful—it's an AI safety layer. We dive into how RedStone's architecture supports AI-native finance, from model training to real-time validation, all with MEV-aware design baked in.Whether you're building in DeFi, deploying capital, or experimenting with AI, this is a deep dive into the composable, verifiable, high-performance data layer powering the next era of web3.Enjoy the episode? Follow The Index, leave a review, and share it with someone building the future.Website: https://www.redstone.finance/Show LinksThe Index X ChannelYouTube
“‘The battle belongs to the Lord” (1 Samuel 17:47 MEV). When everyone stared at Goliath, David never gave him the...
In dieser Sonderfolge werfen wir einen Blick auf eine Gruppe Lokführer, von deren Existenz der Fahrgast meist wenig merkt. Im Interview mit Thorsten Dieter, dem Geschäftsführer der MEV Eisenbahn-Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, sprechen wir darüber, wie der Verleih von Lokführer ganz generell funktioniert und auch, wie die Arbeitsbedingungen bei der MEV sind.
“If my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me in.”Psalms 27:10 MEV
We discuss:- What Perp DEXs are and how they differ from spot- Mechanics of perpetual contracts: funding, leverage, liquidations, oracles- Hyperliquid's rise and current market dynamics- Key challenges: latency, MEV, risk engines, insurance funds- New designs and innovations across onchain derivatives- Where perp markets may go nextAnd much more—enjoy!—Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(00:42) Overview of Perpetual Decentralized Exchanges (Perp DEX)(04:05) Understanding Perpetual Contracts(19:37) The Rise of Hyperliquid and Market Dynamics(27:40) Challenges and Innovations in Perp DEX(35:15) Outro—NEW: Join the Indexed Pod group chat: https://t.me/+Jmox7c6mB8AzOWU0Follow the co-hosts:https://x.com/hildobbyhttps://x.com/0xBoxerhttps://x.com/sui414Follow the Indexed Podcast:https://x.com/indexed_pod—The Indexed Podcast discusses hot topics, trendy metrics and chart crimes in the crypto industry, with a new episode every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, brought to you by wizards @hildobby @0xBoxer @sui414.Subscribe/follow the show and leave a comment to help us grow the show!—DISCLAIMER: All information presented here should not be relied upon as legal, financial, investment, tax or even life advice. The views expressed in the podcast are not representative of hosts' employers views. We are acting independently of our respective professional roles.
In this episode, Austin chats with Michael Repetny, a core contributor to Marinade. They discuss the history and technical details of Marinade, its role in the Solana ecosystem, and its approach to staking. Michael covers Marinade's origins in a 2021 hackathon, the development of its custom stake pool contract, and its early competition with Lido. The conversation addresses the evolution of validator economics on Solana, the impact of MEV and priority fees, and Marinade's response to sandwich attacks. They also discuss the protocol's products, including its liquid staking token (mSOL) and Marinade Native, a non-custodial delegation service. The episode concludes with a discussion on preparing for institutional adoption, the role of LSTs in ETFs, and the process of getting SOC 2 compliance. 00:00 – Marinade's Origins and Early Days03:11 – Building on Solana07:09 – Competing with Lido and the Importance of Community10:59 – The Changing Economics of Staking14:45 – Stake Pools, Yield, and Market Transparency19:17 – The Marinade Marketplace23:21 – Protected Staking Rewards & Validator Bonds27:19 – Marinade Native32:18 – ETFs, Institutions, and the Future of Staking38:34 – Security, Compliance, and SOC 2 in Crypto43:59 – The Future of Marinade and Solana Staking46:59 – How to Get Involved with Marinade & Closing Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jay Berg joined Bitcoin in 2010 and became the first person to tweet about BTCUSD when the price hit a new high of $12. In this episode, he talks about why most Bitcoiners are wrong in their recent filter debate and how SidePit aims to fix trading. Time stamps: 00:01:57 - Hot take: Maxis wrong, shitcoining new Bitcoining 00:03:00 - Bitcoin kernel: Litecoin, Ethereum, Zcash, Lightning, Liquid 00:03:23 - Bitcoin failed as P2P cash 00:04:09 - Filters vs. OP_RETURN debate 00:05:18 - Luke Dash Jr. fork prediction 00:05:45 - Original sin: No OP_CTV (BIP 119) 00:06:47 - 2017 civil war: Gavin Andresen, Mike Hearn 00:07:45 - Craig Wright conspiracy 00:08:42 - Wright intro: Bitcoin Belle, Gavin signing (2015) 00:09:32 - Debate with Nick Szabo 00:10:02 - Szabo denies Satoshi; Hal Finney, John Nash possibles 00:11:05 - Civil war apology 00:12:08 - Shitcoiner as new maxi 00:12:42 - Code over 21M meme 00:13:58 - Jay's background: Bloomberg, EURUSD 00:14:49 - 1998 digital cash, double spend 00:15:39 - Fortress HFT 00:17:03 - Bitcoin discovery (2009) 00:18:36 - BTCUSD tweets: Newberg Consulting 00:20:00 - 2010-2014 decentralized era 00:21:10 - Roger Ver adoption (2011) 00:21:30 - BitMEX on 2010 data debates 00:22:01 - OP_RETURN war: Counterparty, Omni 00:22:34 - Ethereum rise 00:23:13 - CP FUD on chain 00:23:36 - Cognitive dissonance 00:24:30 - Ethereum wars: Jimmy Song, Samson Mow 00:25:01 - Ethereum scales Bitcoin tweet 00:27:11 - Plebs control post-2017 00:28:05 - 21M changeable 00:29:06 - BIP 42: Pieter Wuille 00:30:23 - Security budget FUD 00:30:57 - Ethereum VM anti-pattern 00:32:25 - Rock-paper-scissors example 00:35:03 - MEV in DeFi 00:38:12 - Ethereum scales post-war 00:38:45 - Roger Ver buy Core attempt 00:38:52 - Luke Jr. block increase 00:39:38 - OP_CTV from no two-way peg 00:40:05 - Blocked by Adam Back 00:41:36 - Full RBF issue 00:42:10 - Sponsor: Layer2 Labs, Paul Sztorc, Drivechain (BIP 300) 00:42:35 - Sidechains: Thunder, Zside, BitAsset, EthSide 00:43:45 - Litecoin BIP 300 test 00:44:26 - Lightning not Bitcoin 00:45:44 - Sponsor: Citrea ZK rollup 00:46:02 - DeFi, Tornado Cash on Bitcoin 00:47:29 - OP_RETURN bytes need 00:50:02 - Lightning custodians 00:50:58 - Lightning as Bitcoin how? 03:26:01 - Zcash soft fork (2013) 03:26:42 - Trump Ethereum: World Liberty 03:27:50 - BIP 300, OP_CTV excitement 03:28:38 - Stubborn fork potential 03:28:49 - Stamp JPEG issue 03:29:11 - Luke Jr. denial 03:30:28 - No real JPEGs 03:32:24 - Gloria Zhao attack 03:32:54 - Matthew Kratter channel 03:33:21 - Mechanic handler theory 03:34:38 - Luke lost Bitcoin 03:35:48 - Richard Heart Hex debate 03:37:20 - Maxi used ETH 03:37:51 - Gresham's law 03:38:56 - Jason Lowery defense 03:40:31 - Naka, David Bailey 03:41:34 - Maxi cycle 03:42:23 - Cult elements 03:42:52 - Hypocrisy: Dogecoin, Litecoin 03:43:30 - Freedom Index: Monero, Zcash, Pirate, Zano, Nym 03:45:43 - Nym mixnet 03:46:44 - Zano tokens, FUSD 03:48:23 - Roger Ver Zano 03:49:40 - Saberhagen Cryptonote 03:51:55 - Alpha vs beta 03:55:10 - Ethereum leveraged BTC 03:56:21 - Opportunity 03:58:21 - Dorsey funding 03:58:51 - Renaissance or burn 03:59:30 - Number up vs fundamentals 04:00:28 - Success/failure 04:02:17 - Laszlo Pizza fear 04:03:00 - Swaps 04:03:24 - Lightning failure 04:04:30 - Platforms differences 04:05:56 - Shitcoiners new 04:07:20 - No blockchain solve? 04:08:49 - 2010-14 decentralized 04:09:40 - Mt. Gox exchanges 04:10:59 - SidePit swaps 04:11:18 - Follow: sidpit.com, JAYBNY 04:11:51 - Launch Q404:15:01 - Next: Sean Bowe Tachyon 04:15:13 - Sponsors: SideShift, Citrea, LayerTwo Labs, Bitcoin dot com News, Noones
Alex Natskovich is the Founder and CEO of MEV, LLC, a technology services firm that builds custom software and modernizes digital systems for life sciences, real estate, and pharma companies. With over 20 years in software engineering, he has led 200+ projects across diverse industries and specializes in distributed systems, cloud computing, and large-scale data processing. Under his leadership, MEV has delivered major projects for clients such as Cartier, Novo Nordisk, and Daiichi Sankyo. In this episode… Surviving economic chaos can forge an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in uncertainty. What lessons can be drawn from growing up in a place where scarcity and improvisation are part of daily life, and how do those lessons translate into building successful teams and technology today? Alex Natskovich, a veteran software engineer and product leader, believes resilience and resourcefulness are the foundation of innovation. He shares how early hardships taught him to adapt quickly, think creatively, and focus on core values when hiring talent. From avoiding common product pitfalls, like untested assumptions and weak data privacy, to embracing AI tools such as GitHub Copilot and Fireflies for smarter development, his insights reveal how to build scalable, market-ready products. These experiences underscore the importance of aligning strategy, technology, and culture to win in competitive markets. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Alex Natskovich, Founder and CEO of MEV, to discuss how early-life resilience shaped his leadership in software development. He explores hiring based on core values over technical skills, lessons from guiding Hawaii Information Service's MLS platform overhaul, and the impact of AI on client expectations and product development.
Mallesh, formerly Special Mechanisms Group and Rice University joins us to talk about his move to Tempo, Stripe's new payments-first blockchain.We dive into why they built another L1, multi-stablecoin architecture, MEV challenges in payments, with credible neutrality Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: • Tempo is designed for fast finality payments • Stablecoin agnostic w/ AMM • Reserved block space for payment txns • Cross-border wire transfers are still broken for traditional systems Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:25 Who is Mallesh? 01:50 Special Mechanisms Group 03:49 Consensys 05:34 Tempo 08:14 Advantages of Tempo 10:36 Specific Tempo designs 13:58 Fungible stablecoins 14:44 Tether & economies of scale 18:14 Validator set 22:45 Payments Only blockspace 25:51 Mallesh's title 26:58 Products 28:36 Tempo AMM 30:33 Remittance use case 35:16 International transfers & corespondent banks 41:26 Are banks cooked? 43:30 Why a new Layer 1? 48:08 Credible neutrality 50:36 Crypto Twitter is now the kiddie pool 54:45 The future of proof of Stake is... trust 1:04:03 MEV memory hole The Gwart Show is sponsored by Ellipsis Labs, the builders behind Atlas, a blockchain for verifiable finance and Phoenix, an on-chain orderbook DEX with over $50 billion in unincentivized volume. If you're interested in a mission-driven company, Ellipsis Labs is hiring engineers passionate about crypto and finance to work on Atlas. Learn more and apply on Twitter at @Ellipsis_Labs and @atlasxyz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shai Wyborski is one of the three co-authors of the GHOSTDAG paper, and a man who takes pride in his independent thinking and divergent approach to research. As a PhD in quantum cryptography, he's got lots of knowledge to share. But by virtue of his involvement in Bitcoin and Kaspa, he's got stories to tell too. What does the future of Proof of Work look like? Let's find out! Time stamps: 00:01:09 - Welcoming Shai Wyborski 00:01:28 - Dig into GhostDAG; most interesting PoW scaling tech. 00:04:44 - Shai's BTC opinions over time 00:05:21 - How Shai spent BTC on "creativity fuel" (undisclosed). 00:06:31 - Disenchantment: Steam drops BTC (congestion/volatility); SegWit "tyranny" births BCH. 00:10:47 - Rejects SoV; BTC as "decentralized vault" for eternal data archiving. 00:15:44 - BTC probs: Low TPS; LN fails. 00:16:15 - Kaspa suite: Beyond TPS/confirmations. 00:16:59 - Tradeoff: High throughput → no audit; pruning for 10-30yr trust. 00:18:40 - GhostDAG multi-ledger: Parallel processing, flexible tx order. 00:19:45 - Miners: Partial info cuts selfish mining/MEV. 00:20:42 - Enables auctions/oracles (Elliot Mabe block-voting). 00:21:40 - Debunks PoW myths: BTC artifacts (congestion for fees). 00:22:15 - Kaspa: Paradigm shift proof; lessons from protocols. 00:23:24 - Flaw: Fast emission + fair launch = whale buyout. 00:23:49 - Fair ≠ community; coercion w/o social contract. 00:25:10 - Whales fund → control; monetary world nature. 00:27:46 - Balance: Incentives, explicit contracts. 00:30:31 - Mining phases: CPU/GPU/ASIC stages; ultra-ASIC decen lock. 00:32:22 - ASIC-friendly: Cheap/low-power scale. 00:32:47 - Emission: Heavy early; ASICs 80-90% pre-retail. 00:34:29 - Full supply lifetime; tail short?00:35:28 - BTC emission extend 2-4x for social good. 00:37:27 - Kaspa whales: 3 hold 6% ($100M), foundation collusion. 00:38:27 - Kaspa emission: 60% in 1.5yrs emulates BTC adjusted for fast adoption. 00:41:16 - Guitar jam & sponsors.SideShift.ai: KYC-free swaps. NoOnes.com: P2P global south, "lions" mission. Bitcoin.com News: global views. LayerTwo Labs: Drivechains, ETH/Zcash sides. 00:46:49 - Kaspa drivechain?; WBTC custody risks. 00:48:33 - Citrea: ZK-rollup BTC DeFi. 00:49:27 - Alts: Quai grant, Kadena parallels. 00:50:47 - Parallel sec dilution. 00:52:03 - Quai: Selfish mining fixes, Monero 28% vuln. 00:53:01 - Monero RandomX ASIC-hostility. 00:54:02 - PoW specialized non-wasteful. 01:00:00 - Myths: Scalable, non-congested, decentralization. 01:15:00 - Casino stifles ingenuity; hype vs depth (IOTA rush). 01:30:00 - Funding: Retail quick vs VC long (Mobileye 20yr $80B). 01:45:00 - Game theory: Mechanism design incentives. 02:00:00 - Kaspa risks: Whale control, docs issues. 07:00:00 - Music: Beatles Sgt. Pepper post-Pet Sounds. 07:15:00 - McCartney bass; prog Floyd/Crimson.07:30:00 - Pet Sounds "God Only Knows" acapella. 07:43:02 - Pop→exp; Helter Skelter metal. 07:45:36 - Metal thrash/extreme; stoner Pantheon I. 07:47:41 - HS Pantera/prog/funk.07:49:51 - Concerts: Aristocrats, AC/DC; Dylan regret. 07:52:39 - Misses: Jethro Tull/Motörhead; Bon Jovi meh. 07:55:16 - Grunge: Nirvana In Utero, Soundgarden. 07:58:11 - Smashing Pumpkins trilogy; Corgan drama. 08:00:00 - Timeless tees; Doors sloppy; Zep Moby Dick. 08:02:40 - Zappa Inca Roads/Stink-Foot. 08:07:19 - AI scans/drones; govt bans. 08:12:08 - Radical: Vault, SoV, ultra-ASIC. 08:14:02 - PoW scalable/non-wasteful.08:15:00 - Fair vs community; casino timing punish. 08:17:40 - Narratives over fundamentals; retail vs VC. 08:21:07 - Record 8h21m+; ramble praise. 08:21:50 - Q&A: Kaspa 10yr alive, adapt. 08:22:24 - Beatles Kaspa? Pruning no. 08:23:44 - Game theory mechanism design. 08:26:09 - Work: Consulting, patents, Tectonic quantum.08:29:23 - Quai edu grant, freelance. 08:31:17 - KAS +3% pump; past dumps. 08:31:58 - Quai minor pump; negative effects. 08:33:34 - First interview 0.15→0.5¢; 13 KAS dons. 08:34:21 - Jam: Theme rock, lag. 08:38:07 8h39m record! Sponsors recap. 08:40:00 - Next interview with Val Venis on Monero/WWF; banter.
Vadym Nesterenko is a product & growth manager, researcher, and angel investor with 8 years of experience in the crypto markets. He was a founding team member at Alfred, a Telegram-based trading app, and led product and growth at Kolibrio, an infrastructure project focused on mitigating the negative externalities of MEV. He previously managed products at Atomica (DeFi) and GEO Protocol (Layer 2).
Vadym Nesterenko is a product & growth manager, researcher, and angel investor with 8 years of experience in the crypto markets. He was a founding team member at Alfred, a Telegram-based trading app, and led product and growth at Kolibrio, an infrastructure project focused on mitigating the negative externalities of MEV. He previously managed products at Atomica (DeFi) and GEO Protocol (Layer 2).
* See notes below for full text of Seven Sorrows of the BVMSCRIPTURE- Luke 1:34"But Mary said to the angel, 'How can this be?'"REFLECTION- Sr. KathleenMUSIC- The Breach by Alexandra Streliski- Warmness by Alexei SurovykhPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.THE SEVEN DOLORS (SORROWS) OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARYAccording to a form approved by Pope Pius VII (1815)V. O God, come to my assistance; R. O Lord, make haste to help meV. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. (The Hail Mary is said after each verse.)1. The Prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:34-35)I grieve for you, O Mary, most sorrowful, in the affliction of your tender heart at the prophecy of the holy and aged Simeon. Dear Mother, by your heart so afflicted, obtain for me the virtue of humility and the gift of the holy fear of God. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen.2. The Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-21)I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in the anguish of your most affectionate heart during the flight into Egypt and your sojourn there. Dear Mother, by your heart so troubled, obtain for me the virtue of generosity, especially toward the poor, and the gift of piety. Hail Mary….3. The Loss of Jesus for Three Days (Luke 2:41-50)I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in those anxieties which tried your troubled heart at the loss of your dear Jesus. Dear Mother, by your heart so full of anguish, obtain for me the virtue of chastity and the gift of knowledge. Hail Mary….4. The Carrying of the Cross (John 19:17)I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in the consternation of your heart at meeting Jesus as He carried His cross. Dear Mother, by your heart so troubled, obtain for me the virtue of patience and the gift of fortitude. Hail Mary….5. The Crucifixion of Jesus (John 19:18-30)I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in the martyrdom which your generous heart endured in standing near Jesus in His agony. Dear Mother, by your afflicted heart, obtain for me the virtue of temperance and the gift of counsel. Hail Mary….6. Jesus Taken Down from the Cross (John 19:39-40)I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, in the wounding of your compassionate heart, when the side of Jesus was struck by the lance before His Body was removed from the cross. Dear Mother, by your heart thus transfixed, obtain for me the virtue of fraternal charity and the gift of understanding. Hail Mary….7. Jesus Laid in the Tomb (John 19:39-42)I grieve for you, O Mary most sorrowful, for the pangs that wrenched your most loving heart at the burial of Jesus. Dear Mother, by your heart sunk in the bitterness of desolation, obtain for me the virtue of diligence and the gift of wisdom. Hail Mary….Let Us Pray: Let intercession be made for us, we beseech You, O Lord Jesus Christ, now and at the Hour of our death, before the throne of Your mercy, by the Blessed Virgin Mary, Your Mother, whose most holy soul
Playlist: Afternoon Bike Ride - Miss UniverseL'Omelette - observer effectDaniel Ceasar - Call on meGorillaz, Sparks - The happy dictatorYves Jarvis - The Knife in Mev-vlive on AudiotreeNat Birchall, The 18th Parallel - Let Pease ReignAl Campbell, Sly & Robbie - Declaration of RightsLeroy Sibbles - Leroy SibblesJohnny Osborne, Aza Lineagege - Sweet So (featuring Aza Lineage)Kirk Diamond, Blacq Sheep, Countryman - Pass ThruLOGIC - Spectator 2Langendorf United - Ethiopia EwedshalehuDavid Byrne, Ghost Train Orchestra - What is the reason for it?Obongjayar - Just my luckLittle Simz - Don't leave too soonBrian Jackson, Masters at Work, Moodymann, J.Ivy - Racetrack in FranceKojey Radical, Planet Giza - Expensive feat. Planet GizaAdi Oasis - Silver LiningCaribou - HomeBegonia - Hotter than the sunSG Lewis, London Grammar - Feelings GoneSade - Cherry PieSudan Archives - COME AND FIND YOUThe James Hunter Six - A Sure ThingBill Withers - I don't want you on my mindMarvin Gaye - Where are we Going?St Paul and the Broken Bones - Sitting in the cornerDavid Bowie - Secret Life of ArabiaYttling Jazz, Joshua Idehan, Saturday, Monday - Illegal hitPierre Kwenders, Pote - We Like
Michael Tidwell is the organizer of Tabconf, the longest running Bitcoin technical conference which takes place every year in Atlanta. In this episode, we talk about Bitcoin drama & use a fun roulette game to figure out who's guilty of it. Time stamps: 00:01:09 - Welcome and episode gimmick intro 00:01:30 - Sponsors shoutout 00:01:36 - Bitcoin drama discussion starts 00:03:38 - Bitcoin Core vs Knots debate 00:04:28 - Wheel spin: Blame the plebs 00:06:52 - Egg pick: Solution is "use tabs" 00:07:56 - Adam Back's "use tabs" context from 2017 00:09:09 - Paul Sztorc's role and personality 00:10:52 - Defining "pleb" in Bitcoin culture 00:13:42 - Hodlonaut story and Lightning Torch 00:16:32 - Roger Ver interview drama 00:18:43 - Hijacking Bitcoin book discussion 00:22:58 - Layer 2 Labs sponsor plug and drivechains 00:25:14 - Citrea ZK rollup explanation 00:27:48 - Liquid federation vs true sidechains 00:32:39 - Core vs Knots diffs and risks 00:33:52 - Peter Todd's OP_RETURN proposal 00:34:56 - CSAM fears and cultural debates 00:38:05 - Illicit content already on chain 00:40:54 - Multiple Bitcoin implementations history 00:44:03 - Libbitcoin rewrite and optimizations 00:44:37 - Bitcoin Cash fork and implementations 00:46:42 - Potential hard fork predictions 01:46:05 - MEV in Bitcoin via game example 01:47:57 - Drivechains delay: Blame the spooks 01:50:27 - Solution: Hard fork 01:51:59 - Drivechains on Litecoin pros/cons 01:55:01 - Litecoin as testbed for Bitcoin tech 01:57:59 - Stablecoins on Bitcoin layers 02:00:16 - Lightning Network limitations meme 02:01:35 - Lightning critique and distractions 02:04:49 - Lightning wheel spin: Blame Jack Dorsey 02:07:34 - Solution: Listen to Bitcoin Takeover 02:08:28 - Too many Bitcoin conferences issue 02:10:45 - Early Bitcoin conferences like San Jose 2013 02:13:00 - Craig Wright blame: Roger Ver 02:17:08 - Solution: Sell all your Bitcoin 02:18:24 - Reasons to sell all Bitcoin 02:19:47 - BSV community and Craig Wright claims 02:23:28 - Mental health in Bitcoin and seeking clarity 02:27:23 - Bitcoin's robustness to issues 02:31:26 - Advice for newcomers on understanding Bitcoin 02:32:41 - TabConf plug and history books 02:35:05 - Fortune-telling wrap-up and farewell
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce joins us to talk about the evolving crypto regulatory landscape—from the Clarity Act and the Howey test to protocol ownership, governance tokens, and the challenges of MEV. She shares insider perspectives on market‑structure bills, self‑custody, and what regulators really care about in decentralized finance. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: Fit‑21 introduced market‑structure framework. Clarity Act pending in House & Senate. SEC can use existing authority for interim rules. Token offerings lack suitable registration exemptions. Governance tokens may or may not be securities. MEV remains a regulatory gray area. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:32 Market structure bills 02:22 Securities vs commodities 06:33 Why wasn't the SEC process working? 08:39 Protocols are just a set of rules 12:21 Smart contract & multisig structures 16:30 Token distribution matters 18:45 Other factors for designation 21:36 Ellipsis Labs 22:37 Custody 26:08 Bridges & multisig 27:57 Memecoins 32:38 Lobbying & education 42:22 Tokenizing equities 44:19 Governance tokens 48:56 Self custody of tokenized equities 51:47 MEV 52:59 Single sequencer
Sam Klehr is Global Head of Sales and Business Development at Chorus One, a leading institutional staking infrastructure provider founded in 2018. Why you should listen Chorus One operates secure, enterprise-grade validator infrastructure across 50–60+ Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain networks—ranging from Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, Avalanche, and Near to newer entrants like TON and Stacks—positioning itself as one of the largest staking service providers globally. The company offers a suite of services tailored to institutions, exchanges, wallets, foundations, and private investors, including whitelabel validators, ETH staking vaults (OPUS), staking SDKs, and API-based rewards reporting—all backed by ISO 27001-level security, robust infrastructure, and slashing protection mechanisms. Chorus One's value proposition centers on reliability, transparency, and ecosystem engagement. They emphasize continuous uptime, redundancy, and security through custom infrastructure—including hardware security modules and geographically distributed server clusters—thanks in part to partnerships like the one with DataPacket. The firm also provides a $250,000 delegator protection pool, refreshed quarterly, to safeguard user assets. Beyond staking services, Chorus One is deeply involved in ecosystem development, offering research and MEV insights, managing an investment arm (Chorus Ventures), and pioneering institutional solutions like TON Pool (for streamlined TON staking) and support for Bitcoin Layer‑2 protocol Stacks. Supporting links Fidelity Crypto Careers Chorus One 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.
Welcome back to The Gwart Show! Today, Benedict Brady, former quant trader and founder of Meridian joins us to talk about Solana's dark pool ecosystem, Jupiter's market dominance, the move from traditional AMMs to sophisticated trading infrastructure, MEV wars, and how his AI-powered trading assistant is changing crypto trading interfaces. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:19 Benedict intro 02:32 Solana focused work 05:14 Solana market evolution 13:03 RFQ vs Dark AMM 15:24 Partial RFQ Fills 17:17 Dark AMMs in practice 19:58 Define "Dark" 23:46 Why Jupyter? 27:45 Dark AMM big unlock? 30:19 Deep thoughts... 32:14 Are Solana spreads tight? 36:02 Wintermute 37:19 Why the secrecy? 40:01 Hello MEV, my old friend 45:26 Gwart the Bitcoin Maxi (or not) 49:23 SOL vs ETH 52:44 App sequencing 55:33 Perp DEX is actually an L2 58:35 BAM 59:36 Permissionless building 1:04:29 Meridian 1:07:11 LLM trading 1:09:27 AI + Crypto killer apps
SD318 - Medicina do Estilo de Vida: Solução para a Saúde Contemporânea. Neste episódio, Dr. Lorenzo Tomé trouxe pro estúdio o Prof. Dr. Luiz Carlos de Oliveira Jr., Fundador da MEVBrasil, para conversarem sobre crise da saúde mundial e alguns porquês como envelhecimento da população e o crescimento das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis; medicina do estilo de vida, a importância dela no momento atual da saúde e os pilares que a sustentam. A MEVBrasil é uma escola pioneira no ensino exclusivo em Medicina do Estilo de Vida e um ecossistema de soluções para o médico especialista gerar mais resultados com modelos clínicos, ferramentas e treinamento de técnicas de mudanças, associando o melhor das evidências disponíveis com as metodologias para a prática clínica brasileira. O podcast Saúde Digital ajuda a abrir sua mente, mas dois dias de imersão com a gente pode potencializar ainda mais e fazer muito pelo seu negócio médico. Garanta sua vaga com 10% de desconto na Imersão da SD Escola de Negócios Médicos. Só clicar AQUI. Participe das comunidades SD Conecta. Acesse AQUI! Baixe nosso app: Android ou IOS O Background do Luiz Luiz é nascido em Uberlância/MG, onde se formou em Medicina, fez mestrado e doutorado e especializou-se em Psiquiatria. Ele é professor licenciado da UFU e um cientista que promove a educação e a Ciência da Mudança com propósito de mudar a saúde no Brasil, por isso fundou o ecossistema de ensino MEVBrasil há 7 anos. Assista este episódio também em vídeo no YouTube no nosso canal Saúde Digital Podcast: AQUI! Acesse os Episódios Anteriores! SD317 - Carreira Médica em Transformação: O Que Esperar do Mercado nos Próximos Anos? SD316 - Investimentos, estratégia e macroeconomia: o que médicos de alta renda precisam saber SD315 - Como fazer o Marketing do seu Plano de Acompanhamento Music: Magical | Declan DP "Music © Copyright Declan DP 2018 - Present. https://license.declandp.info | License ID: DDP1590665"
Dans cet épisode explosif, on plonge dans les coulisses d'Ethereum avec Jonathan, chercheur chez Flashbots. On y décortique la MEV (Maximal Extractable Value), un mécanisme qui redistribue les cartes du pouvoir dans la DeFi... et pas forcément en ta faveur. Tu découvriras comment certains acteurs s'enrichissent en silence, les menaces de centralisation, et les solutions émergentes comme MEV-Boost, BuilderNet ou encore CoW Swap.Un épisode essentiel pour comprendre ce qui se joue vraiment derrière chaque transaction sur Ethereum.
Google Cloud integrates Self Protocol. Hasu outlines MEV tradeoffs in Glamsterdam EIPs. Safe Research introduces Cosigners. And the Ethereum validator withdrawal queue length approaches three weeks. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/746 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Gm! This week we're joined by Eugene Chen to discuss how to improve Solana's market structure. We deep dive into what Eugene is building with Atlas, Phoenix & SolFi, how to improve market making in crypto, MEV on Solana, how to build a great product & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Eugene: https://x.com/0xShitTrader Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- 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 the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. SOL lovers, grab your Ledger Flex Solana Edition now at: https://ecommerce-shop-frontend.stg.ldg-tech.com/products/ledger-flex-solana-edition-sol-eligibility -- (00:00) Introduction (03:24) What Is Atlas? (06:39) Multiple Concurrent Leaders (09:21) How To Improve Market Making In Crypto (13:58) Katana Ad (14:50) Ledger Ad (15:20) How To Optimize Phoenix? (23:00) Does Decentralization Matter? (27:36) MEV On Solana (28:29) Katana Ad (28:59) Ledger Ad (34:58) How To Build A Great Product In Crypto (39:06) SolFi: Solana's Premier Liquidity Source (44:05) Improving Solana's Market Structure (47:39) Sandwiching On Solana (52:17) Final Thoughts -- 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.
Today, we've got two very different stories in one episode. First, Steven Goldfeder, co-founder of Offchain Labs, joins Unchained to explain why Robinhood is rebuilding its product on the Arbitrum tech stack, what it says about crypto's evolution, and how this could finally bridge Web2 and Web3. Then, Calvin Hamilton breaks down the bizarre $59 million bet on whether President Zelensky wore a suit — and why vague rules, a fateful tweet, and one protocol's vote could damage Polymarket's reputation. Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Focal by FalconX Ledn Steven Goldfeder, co-founder and CEO of Offchain Labs Calvin Hamilton, Polymarket bettor on the ‘yes' of the Zelensky dispute. Unchained: Robinhood Is Building Its Own Layer 2 Blockchain Robinhood's presentation at ETHcc: To Catch A Token Rob Hadick's tweet on tokenized stocks Timestamps:
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 newsIMC nominations open https://dao.rocketpool.net/t/2025-06-imc-nomination-thread/3650 Smart Node 1.16.0 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/918351974406172723/1385107121648959620 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1385233569642844221 RP2 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/1386783023885848586/1386783027220185240 Feedback on ePBS sought https://x.com/potuz_eth/status/1934611526175891497 https://x.com/drjasper_eth/status/1934663774482596065 Alternative to RPL burning https://x.com/0x_teu/status/1935988472386666883 Ethereum news EF to give money to Roman Storms https://x.com/ethereumfndn/status/1933564840112435567 https://x.com/rstormsf/status/1933569244933005672 https://x.com/0xstark/status/1934663352581497319 SER over 1m ETH https://x.com/fabdarice/status/1933576149902504436 60m gas https://x.com/sassal0x/status/1934780252003422629 Ethereum scaling strategy https://x.com/tcoratger/status/1934937153479307312 https://x.com/barnabemonnot/status/1936060505858138467 https://discord.com/channels/405159462932971535/405163713063288832/1386354583693037649 MEV impacting blockchain scaling https://x.com/bertcmiller/status/1934657926272307332 Ethereum Checkpoint https://x.com/nixorokish/status/1935652195741171932? Coordinated ETH messaging https://x.com/adietrichs/status/1934917600791646311 https://x.com/l3olanza/status/1934967329437159577 L2 Beat gets stricter https://x.com/l2beat/status/1935237110987911272? https://x.com/uttam_singhk/status/1935623373926883760? New Fileverse sheets https://x.com/fileverse/status/1934998490926465177 Etherealize report flaw https://x.com/ethereumjoseph/status/1935596623297474677? https://x.com/ethereumjoseph/status/1935592552704393595? In other news Stable coin growth coming https://x.com/watcherguru/status/1935087140494303554? https://x.com/tier10k/status/1934684065875284187 https://x.com/base/status/1935055475252543823? https://x.com/banditxbt/status/1934825651384529263 https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1935497614956576931 Stocks coming onchain https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1934988778948415965 Whole markets moving onchain https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1935074687400227158 Stagflation era https://x.com/thestalwart/status/1935397199866630591 Trump's crypto entanglements https://hachyderm.io/@molly0xfff/114694501178471974
Happy Saturday! On this bonus episode sponsored by our partners at Supra, Josh Tobkin joins Yano to share all about the new and exciting advances that Supra are making when it comes to combining AI, oracles and blockchain to create TAOs (Threshold AI Oracles) and AutoFi - the new frontier of decentralized finance! -- 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 Joshua - https://x.com/JoshuaTobkin Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- Chapters: (00:00) Intro (02:08) What's Supra? (08:04) Modular Approach Limitations (10:34) Supra's L1 Approach (18:44) Solana, Base, Hype (21:43) AutoFi (35:49) Super Treasury (43:49) Evolution Of Revenue Models (47:47) MEV (55:41) The Crypto Cool Kids — 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.
Stephan & Matt discuss the ‘Save Our Wallets' campaign, which aims to protect non-custodial wallets from regulatory challenges posed by the U.S. government. He highlights the legal risks developers face due to broad interpretations of regulations and the potential consequences of future administrations. The importance of advocacy for legislative change, user engagement, and improving user experience in Bitcoin transactions are emphasized. Additionally, the conversation touches on the implications of AML and FATF regulations, the evolution of wallet technologies, and the need for research into Miner Extractable Value (MEV) in Bitcoin. They also discuss various aspects of Bitcoin and Ethereum, focusing on the implications of MEV (Miner Extractable Value), the risks of mining centralization, and the importance of investing in solutions rather than relying on consensus changes. They explore the challenges posed by private order flow, the philosophical differences in Bitcoin development, and the future of Bitcoin Core and node adoption.Takeaways
Flashbots publishes an article arguing that MEV spam limits blockchain scalability. The EF opens applications for the Next Billion Fellowship Cohort 6. And the Ethereum Foundation opens early bird ticket sales for Devconnect ARG. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/721 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Mounir Benchemled is the founder of Velora, an intent-based crosschain trading protocol that makes complex trading strategies simple and accessible for users. Why you should listen Mounir's deep expertise in DEX aggregation and intent-based trading has positioned Velora as a leader in the DeFi space. As the platform evolves, Mounir is steering the next stage of growth by focusing on crosschain interoperability and agent-based execution, ensuring the best possible user experience with reduced gas costs, slippage, and revert protection. Velora's core mission is to simplify access to DeFi by breaking down liquidity fragmentation—aggregating over 160 integrated protocols across Ethereum, BSC, Avalanche, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, zkEVM, and more. One of Velora's standout features is Delta, a trading layer that shields you from MEV (miner extractable value) issues and rids you of gas costs. Delta uses "Portikus Infrastructure" and a fleet of competing settlement agents to secure best‑execution swaps—without upfront gas fees. On top of swaps, Velora offers on‑chain RFQ (request‑for‑quotes) from vetted market makers, yield optimization tools, and a public API/SDK for advanced integrations—making it a go‑to for DeFi devs and institutional teams. Velora is carving out the middle‑layer of DeFi—powering fast, secure, cross‑chain trades with gasless UX and plug‑and‑play tools for developers and institutions. Supporting links Stabull Finance Velora 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.
Jack O'Holleran is the CoFounder of SKALE and CEO at SKALE Labs.In this episode, Jack breaks down why they built FAIR, a new L1 blockchain designed to eliminate MEV at the consensus level and unlock a new wave of AI and DeFi applications.------
JUNE 10 HEADLINESBitcoin Core devs merge controversial OP_RETURN policy change into planned October releaseUS Senate might pass the “GENIUS” stablecoin bill this Wednesday which could redefine how stablecoins are issued, regulated, and backedNasdaq-listed fintech Netcapital acquires crypto native protocol Mixie93 of the top 100 wallets on Pump. fun are botsCrypto CEO accused of laundering $500 million linked to sanctioned Russian banksQUICK HITSNew report claims Guggenheim will use Ripple's XRP Ledger to offer tokenized commercial paper in RWA move.SharpLink Gaming recently raised $425M in a private round led by Consensys.Polymarket bettors are 98% sure that the Fed will sit flat on interest rates in June 18.Last week, SKALE Network announced their FAIR AI chain, the first MEV-resistant Layer 1 blockchain built for the age of AI and high-performance finance.Crypto funds saw record $7B inflows in May as institutional investors are making more investments into digital assets.Show SponsorsGear.ExeThis episode is brought to you by Gear.Exe. Supercharge Ethereum. Build on Ethereum but Experience Solana. There is no need for L2s and bridging your assets anymore because Gear.Exe is a bridgeless rollup and execution layer. Imagine a world where Ethereum has Web2-grade UX, less than one-second transaction latency, a 90–99% reduction in gas fee, and up to 1000x more compute capacity. If you want to scale your existing ETH mainnet, Dapp, visit Gear.Exe.C3The C3 team has more than 20 years of experience in journalism, including leading the editorial and content side of a major Web3 news publication. They are also experienced AI and Web3 PR professionals, regularly placing content in leading web3 and AI publications. C3's members previously co-founded the PR department at SCRIB3, and have experience with clients such as EigenLayer, VanEck, Monad, SKALE Network, LEVR Bet, Symmio, Camp Network, Evmos, Avail, Moonbeam, and others.WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostsQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! WE ARE NOT EXPERTS! WE DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME. WE HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gm! This week we're joined by Brennan Watt to discuss Solana latest upgrade Alpenglow. We deep dive into the Anza origin story, Alpenglow's impact on the Solana network, how to reduce malicious MEV, the past, present & future of Solana & much more. Enjoy! -- Follow Brennan: https://x.com/bw_solana Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed -- Grab your tickets to Permissionless IV. Use code LIGHTSPEED10 for 10% off: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- 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. Visit zenbtc.io to learn about earning yield with Bitcoin on Solana. -- (00:00) Introduction (01:40) What Is Anza? (03:26) Alpenglow: Solana's Latest Upgrade (08:27) ZenRockAd (09:16) How Does Solana Work Today? (15:34) How Does Alpenglow Achieve Faster Finality? (20:32) Alpenglow's Impact On Network Security (22:47) Liveness On Solana (28:49) Doubling Blockspace (34:09) ZenRock Ad (34:58) Alpenglow's Impact On Solana's Economics (38:18) The Incentive To Run A Solana Relayer (42:00) How To Reduce Malicious MEV? (44:52) When Will Alpenglow Launch? (45:41) MEV On Solana (49:56) Competing With The Firedancer Team (57:37) How Does Solana Remain Competitive? (01:02:11) How To Rollout Network Upgrades? (01:09:07) What Is Anza Working On? -- 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.
A debate has been heating up on crypto Twitter about Real Economic Value (REV) — a metric meant to measure the value blockchains accrue from user activity. REV includes transaction fees and MEV tips, but excludes issuance — the inflationary rewards paid to validators. Some say it's the clearest window into genuine usage. Others argue it's a flawed and misleading proxy. So we brought the argument to Unchained. Tom Dunleavy, Head of Venture at Varys Capital, says fees are headed to zero, and blockchains shouldn't be valued like companies. Meanwhile, Austin Federa, Co-founder of DoubleZero, believes REV offers a real lens on activity, maturity, and demand. The conversation covers: Whether REV is a meaningful metric (and how to game it) Whether L2 tokens are fundamentally broken What happens to security when fees (and MEV) go to zero If high REV signals product-market fit or just economic noise How to value blockchains, if not with REV Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Bitwise Guests: Tom Dunleavy, Head of Venture at Varys Capital Austin Federa, Co-founder of DoubleZero Timestamps:
Is altseason finally here or just getting started? Michael Nadeau of the DeFi Report joins Ryan to break down the data behind a potential crypto rotation. We cover why ETH and select alts may be poised to outperform, how macro conditions are fueling risk-on sentiment, and why fundamentals—like protocol cash flows and MEV—matter more than ever. Michael also shares his current portfolio and reveals what he's buying right now. If you're positioning for what's next, this is your rotation signal. Michael Nadeau & The DeFi Report: https://x.com/JustDeauIt https://thedefireport.io/research/altseason-melt-up https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1g2H1VaAKHWB5trl1tRHRYc68lIqZ8tWnzcLnkasAVYk/edit?usp=sharing ---
• Ad read for Modern Plumbing Industries with character improv • Shout-out to small, family-owned businesses and Modern Plumbing's legacy • Guest Rauce Padgett joins the show • Tech complaints about new studio setup • Discussion on Adderall, productivity, and memory struggles • Poor sales of new Tom and Dan shirt; Danger Brains designed the logo • Reflection on branding and the outdated original logo • Plug for Orlando Science Center's “Mess Fest” with elephant toothpaste • Fringe Festival kicks off; Rauce promotes his show “Ten More Sketches” • Fringe praised for artist support and global reputation • Artists keep earnings directly, unlike traditional entertainment models • Fringe compared to capitalism without corporate control • “Six Guitars” success story from Rauce's brother • Rauce recommends his show as a Fringe entry point • Fringe content shifting toward higher quality comedy • Fringe prep includes five months of writing and rehearsing • Use of AI to rehearse lines; Rauce blames memory issues on past drug use • Dan says talk radio ruined his memory for scripts • Preference for improv and instincts over rigid scripts • Comedy writing needs a character engine and clear structure • Sketch example: homophobic gay cowboy based on heartbreak • Jim Colbert's advice on story structure referenced • Danger of becoming a generic “host” personality • Risks of outdated sketch premises and over-refining comedy • Need for consistent tone and strategic sketch order • Some jokes flop despite strong rehearsal feedback • Performing often reveals unexpected crowd favorites • Frustration when popular band songs are covers; Weezer's “Africa” mentioned • Ad read for My Eternal Vitality and Dr. Powers • Andrea's nutrition coaching and Mother's Day promos at MEV • Praise for collagen therapy, cold hammer, and MEV's judgment-free vibe • Air T&D discontinued due to market shifts and mismatched guest base • Joke about old lesbian couples booking the Airbnb • Rauce accused of not being fun; agrees he reflects others' energy • Tom shares frustrations around theme parks and parenting dynamics • Tommy didn't want gifts—just a “lazy stick” and compression socks • Family secretly got annual passes without telling Tom • Tom talks about trying to plan meaningful moments for Tommy • Reflection on time anxiety and raising kids • Comment on Dan's post wanting to hang with Maisie forever • Rauce writes future messages to his kids through social media • Dan writes nightly emails to his daughter as if from beyond the grave • Social media awkwardness around expressing love or status updates • Phones shrinking attention spans; 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Toby Cambray talks about the experience of working on his own retrofit project, and the lessons learnt in the process. Check out the show notes for more information.
ReardenCode discusses how we should reframe discussions around Bitcoin soft forks, explaining the capabilities-focused approach to opcodes rather than focusing solely on protocols. The conversation covers SegWit, Taproot, OP_CAT, and MEV concerns.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comReardenCode, independent Bitcoin developer and freedom advocate, joins us to talk about reframing how we think about Bitcoin soft forks. Reardon breaks down opcodes, explains why we should focus on capabilities rather than protocols, and explores the historical context of Bitcoin's upgrades from SegWit to Taproot. The conversation goes deep on OP_CAT, CTV, and CHECKSIGFROMSTACK while but tries to make the topics approachable approachable.Follow our guests: @ReardenCodeNotes:- Bitcoin is the first digitally scarce asset- OP_CAT enables five different capabilities- SegWit enabled non-third party malleable txs- Taproot enabled hidden script paths- CTV+CSS combo enables rebindable signatures- MEV concerns can probably be scoped and managedCheck out our Bitcoin scaling conference! Visit opnext.dev to learn more.Timestamps:00:00 Start01:28 What is Bitcoin?02:36 What's an OP code?05:41 How to think about OP codes07:39 Capabilities examples10:17 Explaining OP codes12:03 What do we want?13:24 Why did SegWit NOT do more?15:22 Taproot18:50 Arch19:25 Hidden script paths22:13 CTV31:55 OP_CAT35:11 Check Contract Verify36:33 Introduction of "state" & MEV37:07 MEV40:29 Limiting MEV43:36 The problems of OP_CAT48:26 The current consensus52:22 Wrap up-
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Ethereum's transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake created a unique set of conditions (i.e. lack of protocol-level delegation, 32 ETH requirement, long exit queues, etc.) that led to Lido's liquid staking model to gain huge traction, significantly eclipsing other LSD providers on native PoS chains. stETH added on-demand liquidity, bypassing withdrawal windows, while also increasing DeFi utilization and increasing yields. Moreover, by allowing users to stake any amount of ETH in pools, it removed the requirement for 32 ETH increments, ultimately improving decentralisation through long tail distribution of individual stakers. Lido V3 introduces modular stVaults which enable staking customization. This allows professional actors, such as institutional stakers, to have granular control over validators, MEV and other parameters, diversifying their investment strategies.Topics covered in this episode:Hasu's backgroundDiscovering LidoLiquid staking and the early days of LidoWhy liquid staking gained traction on EthereumThe evolution of LidoInitial decentralisation concerns and the importance of dual governanceRestakingLido V3 and vaultsInstitutional staking & ETFsEthereum's ‘crisis' and its valuesEpisode links:Hasu on XLido on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.
Blockchains were supposed to capture the majority of the value in crypto. But what if that's wrong? For years, the Fat Protocols Thesis argued that blockchains would be the biggest winners. But new data suggests that apps like Uniswap, Ethena, and others are now out-earning many networks. Are we watching the rise of “Fat Apps” instead? On this episode, Ryan Watkins, Co-founder at Syncracy Capital, talks about: Why the biggest apps are generating more revenue than many layer 1s Why Ethena is launching its own blockchain What this means for Ethereum, Solana & other L1s How blockchains can compete on value capture Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! BitKey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off FalconX Mantle Guest Ryan Watkins, Co-founder at Syncracy Capital Links Unchained: Ethena Labs and Securitize to Launch New EVM Blockchain for DeFi Syncracy Capital: Applications Capture Fees, Blockchains Store Value Hansolar's tweet Pump.fun launches its own DEX Timestamps:
Hayden Adams, creator of Uniswap, introduces UniChain, a new Layer 2 solution designed to enhance DeFi scalability and efficiency. We explore UniChain's innovations, including its decentralized sequencing mechanism, one-second block times, and seamless interoperability with Ethereum and the Optimism Superchain. Adams also discusses Uniswap v4's impact on gas efficiency and how UniChain aims to reduce MEV extraction, benefiting users and liquidity providers. A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of DeFi scalability and cross-chain integration! ------