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Gas fees slowing you down? Neon Stack might be your answer. On this episode of Living on Blockchain, we explore Neon Stack, the Ethereum-compatible stack now live on Solana mainnet—designed to let devs write in Solidity and deploy with Solana's speed. You'll learn: How the Neon EVM Program runs bytecode inside Solana's Sealevel engine What tools come with Neon Stack (MetaMask, NeonScan, NeonPass) Why 20+ projects have already deployed without needing code rewrites How it compares with Eclipse, Monad, and the L2 crowd Limitations, adoption challenges, and where it's heading next If you're serious about Web3 dev performance—and curious about real EVM–Solana unification—this one's for you.

HEADLINESSEC Eases ETF Rules: New fast-track changes make it easier to list crypto ETFs, signaling growing institutional acceptance despite no immediate impact for retail investors.UK Bans Coinbase Ad: A satirical Coinbase TV spot was pulled by UK regulators for being too political. CEO Brian Armstrong and ex-Chancellor Osborne pushed back, warning the UK risks falling behind in crypto innovation.Memecoin Momentum Shifts: July saw memecoin revenues dive—Pump.fun dropped 80% since January. Yet activity remains high, with platforms like LetsBonk still drawing users. Slopana-style tokens are rising in the chaos.Treasury Boom: Institutions are stacking ETH. Tom Lee's Bitmine now holds over 833k ETH ($3B), the world's largest ETH treasury. Even smaller firms like GameSquare are adding millions to their crypto holdings.Stablecoin Strides: Europe launches its first MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin, backed by Deutsche Bank and Galaxy Digital. Meanwhile, Binance adds Circle's yield-bearing USYC as collateral for institutions—another bridge between TradFi and crypto.Friends of the ShowC3The 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 HostEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net***** Magic Newton Wallethttps://magic.linkTrader Cobb X: @TraderCobbhttps://www.thegrowmeco.com/Editing Serviceshttps://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT!©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TODAY'S HEADLINESMonad mainnet hits audits. Team announced on Tuesday that the mainnet client is officially in audit. Are we going to see this by year's end? GitHub experienced a significant outage starting on July 28, 2025, which disrupted services for developers globally. The incident, beginning around 10:40 PM UTC, affected key features such as API requests, issues, and pull requests due to networking issues and infrastructure strain. Issue has been resolved.Amidst all the memecoin frenzy of late, and that we mentioned yesterday, there is a secondary benefactor to these rises. We're seeing a comeback in the value of many Solana NFT projects. When the value of the base tokens increase, so do the NFTs. PENGU, FONK, ZORA and ENA going strong.But we're also seeing users ditch Pump.Fun. The battle for Bonk v Pump is on. Further: Solana, Pump.fun and others were cited in amended NY RICO suit that alleges $5.5 Billion meme coin scheme.Two interested treasury announcements: Mill City Ventures III announces $450M private placement for Sui Treasury Strategy and ETHZilla, a $425 Million private placement for an Ether Treasury Reserve led by consortium of digital asset leaders.Quick BitezA Solo Bitcoin Miner apparently mined entire Bitcoin themself, earning the block reward amid rising network challenges.The miner utilized the Solo CK pool, a solo mining service, to mine block 907283, which included 4,038 transactions and accrued block fees totaling $3,436. This accomplishment highlights the challenges faced by solo miners in an environment increasingly dominated by large-scale corporate mining firms.Salyor's Strategy skipped BTC buys last week. No new purchases no wallet moves just watching the market. People watch these wallets like hawks as well.The ECB Says U.S.-Backed Stablecoin use in EU Could Weaken Its Monetary Autonomy. If they have not already realized this, then their doomer. People have tried a digital Euro and it just didn't work. This is another reason the US government should be feared behind the stables. It's hegemony isn't going anywhere. Friends of the ShowC3The 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 Impact3, 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 HostQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 28 Headlines:Tether just printed 1,000,000,000 USDT. A total of 8 billion USDT tokens has been minted since July began per onchain stats shared by Coinbureau on Twitter.Is it AltSzn? 75% of the top 50 coins are outperforming $BTC this month. With $PENGU, $ENA, and $BONK are leading the charge.But Anatoly, Solana Co-Founder, Called Meme Coins 'Digital Slop' over the weekend, despite his network's reputation.PayPal's crypto fumble must be studied, according to Jack Kubinec, Solana reporter at BlockworksFinally, BNB has surpassed Nike in Market Value when it pushed over $850. NIKE!Littles Bites For youMetaplanet Adds more Bitcoin, Expanding Holdings Again in Steady March Toward 2026 GoalWyoming is in the news moving towards a potential showdown with Washington over how its dollar-pegged token should comply with certain restrictions signed into law last week after passage of the GENIUS Act.SharpLink Addes former BlackRock Exec Who Helped Launch Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs.Friends of the ShowC3The 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.Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbhttps://www.thegrowmeco.com/WHERE TO FIND DCNdailycryptonews.nethttps://twitter.com/DCNDailyCryptoEMAIL or FOLLOW the HostQuileEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's HeadlinesEthereum is climbing. It's reached it's highest percentage against BTC dominance since 2023 and for the first time in two years, there is more perps trading volume on ETH than BTC.BitMine Immersion has doubled its total of Ethereum, bringing its ETH Treasury Total past $2 BillionSolana devs have confirmed a 66% block limit increase to 100M compute units to further boost network capacity. This follows Tuesdays 20% jump to 60M at epoch 822.The Ninth Circuit ruled that NFTs qualify for trademark protection, sending Yuga Labs' case against Ryder Ripps back to trial to decide if buyers were misled by his copycat collection.Lastly, Hacken released their First Half of 2025 Hack report. As we've been saying on this show, social engineering hacks are on the rise. The problem is always the people.Friends of the ShowC3The 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 HostEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.netX: @CryptoQuile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High-frequency trading is meeting blockchain reality, but the result isn't what you think.In today's episode, we sit down with James Hunsaker from Monad to cut through the throughput hype. While everyone debates TPS numbers, James explains why latency and economic incentives are the real bottlenecks holding back crypto adoption.This conversation challenges assumptions about what high-performance blockchain infrastructure really needs to deliver.Let's dive into it.The Rollup---Newton is the trust layer for autonomous finance. Smart. Secure. Verifiable. Built for a future where AI agents replace apps and interfaces. Learn more here: https://www.magicnewton.com/Get effortless access to crypto's best DeFi yields. Continually rebalanced by AI powered Keepers to earn you more while saving you time and reducing costs. Learn more here: https://summer.fi/earn?referralCode=2000096----Website: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd9vbF3hJA2n7qoL5?si=7230787bb90947efPodcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

In this episode, Jon Charbonneau of DBA joined us at Permissionless to discuss regulatory arbitrage in crypto, challenges around decentralization, and the evolving role of L2s. We also explore opportunities in prediction markets, memecoins, and modular lending. Finally, we touch on investment trends, talent pools, and institutional adoption across ecosystems like Solana, Base, Monad, and Hyperliquid.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchain analytics platform. Arkham allows crypto traders and investors to look inside the wallets of the best traders, largest funds and most influential players in crypto, and then act on that information.  Sign up to Arkham: https://auth.arkm.com/register?ref=blockworks  Eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in certain jurisdictions will be excluded from onboarding.  -- Follow Jon: https://x.com/jon_charb Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:59) Regulatory Arbitrage In Crypto (7:20) Degrees of Decentralization (12:43) Arkham Ad (13:09) Switching Costs (16:02) Who Owns the User? (19:17) Monad vs MegaETH (22:49) Crypto's Next Breakout App (30:08) Arkham Ad (30:49) Crypto's Talent Pool (34:44) Navigating the Liquid Markets (40:27) Who Benefits From TradFi Entering Crypto? (46:48) Has Base Been Successful? (49:25) Where Are New Apps Deploying? -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, Jon Charbonneau of DBA joined us at Permissionless to discuss regulatory arbitrage in crypto, challenges around decentralization, and the evolving role of L2s. We also explore opportunities in prediction markets, memecoins, and modular lending. Finally, we touch on investment trends, talent pools, and institutional adoption across ecosystems like Solana, Base, Monad, and Hyperliquid.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- 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 0xResearch! 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 precious tokens are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Marinade is the premier staking delegation platform on Solana, bringing billions in liquidity and security to the Solana network, and connecting SOL holders to the best staking rates.  Since launching in 2021, Marinade has expanded their suite of products to provide solutions for both DeFi users and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations.  To learn more about Marinade, follow the link below: https://marinade.finance/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=podcast -- Follow Jon: https://x.com/jon_charb Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:48) Regulatory Arbitrage In Crypto (7:09) Degrees of Decentralization (12:32) Ads (Katana & Ledger) (13:09) Switching Costs (16:02) Who Owns the User? (19:18) Monad vs MegaETH (22:50) Crypto's Next Breakout App (30:09) Ads (Katana & Ledger) (31:14) Crypto's Talent Pool (35:09) Navigating the Liquid Markets (40:53) Marinade Ad (41:25) Who Benefits From TradFi Entering Crypto? (47:46) Has Base Been Successful? (50:22) Where Are New Apps Deploying? -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

TODAY'S HEADLINESKraken, Robinhood, and Paxos have launched USDG in Europe, unlocking dollar‑pegged crypto for 450 M users under new MiCA rules! Can this shake up USDT & USDC dominance?Stablecoin issuer Circle Looks to Become a Bank, as it applies for National Trust LicenseI teased this yesterday, but its official: Arbitrum will serve as Robinhood's onchain railsTrump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' May Get a last minute Bitcoin Tax ExemptionFinally, Ethereum community plans onchain ‘time capsule' to mark 10th anniversary of network's genesis blockFriends of the ShowC3The 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.net***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.

TODAY'S HEADLINESChainlink, a decentralized blockchain oracle network for crosschain communication, launched a compliance framework aimed at unlocking over $100 trillion worth of institutional investor capital for the cryptocurrency space.Today's letter is T for Trillion. - According to The Block, Hyperliquid perps volume tops $1.5 trillion over past year, with $300 million in cumulative revenue.BNB Chain updated today with the Maxwell Hardfork implementation, dropping BSC block time from 1.5s to just 0.75s!Spanish Guardia Civil arrested five members of a criminal network engaged in cryptocurrency investment fraud of 460 million, affecting 5,000 members.Finally, Shareholders of struggling Spanish chain Vanadi Coffee back €1 billion Bitcoin planQUICK BITEZArbitrum jumps 17% on speculation of partnership with RobinhoodMichael Saylor is buying again. Strategy Added 4,980 Bitcoin Last Week, Bringing Stack to 597,325 CoinsBitcoin mining difficulty sees biggest drop since 2021 China ban amid hashrate slumpTreasury Secretary Bessent says stablecoin legislation could be finalized by mid-July, and expects it to boost demand for U.S. Treasuries.And it wouldn't be a Monday without our checkin from downunder, Trader Cobb is here with his weekly market updates. Remember to follow him at @TraderCobb on X.Friends of the ShowC3The 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 the HostEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's Headlines Crypto's continues to get hit with scams and frauds. North Korea hacks Lead to $2.1B in Thefts in the first 6 months of 2025.XRP and Ripple price is down today, because Judge Blocks Ripple-SEC Bid to Slash XRP Penalty and End InjunctionIn a press release, USDT on TRON has surpassed $80 Billion. TRON's advances it Position as the Leading Stablecoin NetworkBitcoin market cap overtakes Google's $2.1 billion valuation as crypto equities also rise… Like….Coinbase shares Hit an All-Time High on Friday as crypto stocks rally bigFriends of the ShowC3The 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's headlines: GameStop raises another $450M for BTC buying powerTether CEO Paolo Ardoino tells The Block that firm 'will become the biggest bitcoin miner' by the end of 2025.The state of California issued its first fine under new crypto law, fining Coinme $300,000The U.S. Director of Federal Housing, William J. Pulte, has ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare their businesses to count cryptocurrency as an asset for a mortgage.The Justice Department has filed for seizure of more than $225.3 million in cryptocurrency stolen from Americans in confidence schemes and scams run out of Vietnam and the Philippines. Mentioned today: Finematics Youtube channel for DeFi videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Finematics/videosMatt's New Political Substack:[Link coming]Friends of the ShowC3The 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's HeadlinesTopsy Turvy Market - Lot's of volatility in the last 48-72 hours. We get into prices. Polymarket is reportedly on the Verge of Raising $200M at $1B Valuation.In stablecoin news, Trump has called for the immediate advancement of the GENIUS ACT and Wyoming is looking to move forward with its own stablecoin bill to generate revenue with SEI and Aptos tapped as a favorite to be the chain of choice.Celestia co-founder Mustafa Al-Bassam cites that they have a $100 million war chest and six-year runway to ‘play the long game' as their native token drops over 90% from peak.Finally, Ledger reveals new Recovery Key, a physical ‘spare key' thats a one tap-to-recover crypto wallet.Friends of the ShowC3The 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HEADLINESCrypto group Tron, led by Justin Sun, to go public with Trump-linked bank after US pauses probe into billionaire founderU.S. Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korea's Global Fake IT Worker Networka16z crypto invests $70 million in direct EigenLayer token deal to back EigenCloud developer platform rolloutPump.fun and Other Memecoin Accounts Suspended From X in Apparent CrackdownEthereum surpasses 35 million ETH staked, a new high for the networkFriends of the ShowGear.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 HostsEmail: 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.

This week we're joined by David Hoffman from Bankless, the Intern from Monad, and recurring guest stars Ian from Kairos Research, and James Christoph of 0xResearch telegram fame! We discuss valuing ETH, stablecoins and Circle's IPO, Ethereum's technical direction, Monad's role in the ecosystem, and more! – Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv – Follow David: https://x.com/TrustlessState Follow Intern: https://x.com/intern Follow Ian: https://x.com/Kairos_Res Follow James: https://x.com/JamesChristoph_ Follow Westie: https://x.com/WestieCapital Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh – Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

HEADLINESGenius Bill Move forward and advances through the SenateBlackRock Keeps Ripping Bitcoin ETF and Ethereum ETF Seeing Big InflowsFounders of LayerZero, SEI, Selini Capital, and Plume Back Hyper-personalized AI Crypto Discovery EngineSEC Chair Paul Atkins announced this week that DeFi platforms will be exempt from regulatory restrictionsFinally, Pudgy Penguins is partnering with Nascar. These lil guys are so mainstream now.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 HostsEmail: 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.

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.

June 5 Top HeadlinesHappy Circle IPO day –– Debuting around $31 a share, early indication for $CRCL is $45-$47, which would put institutional buyers instantly up 45% to 52%.Pumpfun founder says $1B presale funds go straight to Israel. “Pumpfun was, and always will be, a Jewish protocol” Alon shared in a recent interview.Madman James Wynn loses another $25million Bitcoin bet. But does he make more in celebrity with each loss? US Senator Cynthia Lummis says military leadership wants a national BTC reserve. She also expects Bitcoin to grow massively in the next decade. Badis Bajou, 24, suspected of organizing multiple abductions including Ledger co-founder, was caught in Tangier. Victims were tortured, ransoms demanded — even his finger was cut off. Good riddance. 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 HostsEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net——————————————————————***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.

TODAY'S HEADLINES - JUNE 4MoonPay to offer direct crypto services in all 50 US states after obtaining New York's BitLicense.Pump.Fun, reportedly, is raising $1 billion for a token sale at a $4 billion valuation.MARA hits monthly mining milestone, holds all 950 BTC to grow second-largest public crypto treasury.An unofficial Trump Wallet hits the market, according to Bitcoin Magazine. Don Jr. and Eric Trump have denied any involvement.Finally, 2.1B crypto stolen in 2025 as hackers shift focus from code to users, according to a recent CertiK report.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 HostsEmail: kyle@dailycryptonews.net——————————————————————***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.

Artist and curator Dana Dawud joins Disintegrator to talk about Open Secret, her touring platform for internet cinema, and her evolving film series Monad. We discuss the blur as a visual device and trend, the impossibility of representing Palestine, being trained by AI and building myth in the age of the feed. The audio is laced with reflections by collaborators orbiting Open Secret: redactedcut @redactedcut, Palais Sinclaire @palais.sinclaire, Mischa Dols @mischaapje, 0nty @the.ontological.turnt, Angel Kether @user_goes_to_kether. References mentioned:Gore Layer by Alex Quicho in Spike (July 2024): https://www.spikeartmagazine.com/articles/discourse-the-gore-layer-alex-quicho,The novel Aliens & Anorexia by Chris Kraus: https://www.semiotexte.com/aliens-anorexia-new-edition,Further reading on CoreCore by 0nty (July 2023): https://becoming.press/corecore-the-return-of-speculative-irony-by-0nty,We spoke about Serge Daney's observation that “there is no image of Palestine” (or, more precisely, that there is “no complex image of Palestinian reality”) which arises from his deep engagement with the politics and ethics of representation, particularly in the context of Jean-Luc Godard's film ‘Ici et ailleurs' (Here and Elsewhere). Read more in Serge Daney's seminal ‘Before and After the Image' (1999): https://www.jstor.org/stable/41389528.,Watch ‘The Sight is a Wound' (2025), a visual essay by Parham Ghalamdar: https://www.ghalamdar.com/tsiaw,‘The Fold: Leibniz and the Baroque' (1988). In this work, Deleuze interprets monads not as isolated points but as folds of space, movement, and time, each containing the world within itself as a unique point of view.,Jaques Rivette's almost-13hr-long-film: ‘Out 1' (1971),Sven Loven at No Gallery: https://www.nononogallery.com/exhibitions/sven-loven-humiliation-ritual/#press-release,Links to explore Dana's work:Monad+ : https://hybrida.space/monad,PalCoreCore: https://donotresearch.substack.com/p/dana-dawud-palcorecore,Pleasure Helmet Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/pleasure-helmet-977951874,https://www.instagram.com/dansdansrev/,https://www.instagram.com/_opensecrett_/

In Episode #113 of Geeks of the Valley, we sat down with Rob Hadick, General Partner at Dragonfly, a leading $2.5bn crypto-focused global investment firm. We explore the seismic shifts in the VC ecosystem, from the rise of trade-sale exits to the resilience of certain sub-sectors like Layer 2 protocols and real-world-asset platforms. A focal point of our discussion is Ripple's landmark $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road, where Rob dissects its implications for bridging institutional finance with native-crypto infrastructure. Along the way, Rob shares lessons he's learned underwriting tokenized assets, supporting portfolio companies through volatility, and spotting early signals of talent migration in an increasingly global industry. Whether you're an institutional investor seeking to understand new exit dynamics or a founder navigating the crypto VC landscape, this conversation offers a comprehensive roadmap to the future of digital-asset investing.Since 2017, Dragonfly has been at the forefront of blockchain and crypto innovation with a long-term oriented, technical, and research-driven approach, having been early backers of some of the most influential protocols and companies in the industry, including 1inch, Avalanche, Bitget, Bybit, Compound, DyDx, Ethena, Hidden Road, Matter Labs, Monad, Near, Optimism, Polygon, Ribbon and ZK Sync. Rob focuses on companies and protocols that are innovating at the bleeding edge of centralized and decentralized finance, payments, money, and digital asset infrastructure.Previously, Rob led multi-stage public and private investing into crypto protocols and companies at GoldenTree Asset Management ("GTAM"), a ~$50bn multi-strategy hedge fund. Prior to GTAM, Rob invested in and advised fintech, technology, and crypto companies while at Heritage Partners, Goldman Sachs, and PJT Partners. He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, where he was co-founder of the Columbia Blockchain Club, and a Bachelor's in Economics and Political Science from Washington University in St. Louis.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hadickWebsite: https://www.dragonfly.xyz

In this episode, we're joined by Mike Dudas and Carl Vogel of 6th Man Ventures to discuss infrastructure vs application-layer investments, the oversupply of general-purpose L1s, the viability of new chains like Monad, and the monetization strategies of crypto apps. We also dive into the evolving launchpad market, the future of DePIN networks, revenue-sharing models,and VC benchmarking.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Special thanks to our sponsor, dYdX! Stay up-to-date with DeFi's Pro Trading Platform by following dYdX on X: https://x.com/dYdX -- Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Carl: https://x.com/carlkvogel Follow Mike: https://x.com/mdudas Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to the 0xResearch Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/0xresearch Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (0:47) Investing in Apps vs Infrastructure (5:44) Will the L1 Premium Ever Go Away? (7:17) Where Should Apps Launch? (10:10) Determining Monad's Success (12:42) Generating Revenue (16:40) Crypto's Monetization Model (19:13) The Launch Pad Market (25:24) Streaming vs Text-based Social (28:11) Launchpad Model Network Effects (31:09) dYdX Snippet (37:43) Defining Consumer Crypto (40:32) Thoughts on the DePIN Sector (54:33) Should VCs Benchmark Against Bitcoin? (58:07) Liquid vs Private Investing (1:04:20) What's Wrong With the Buyback and Burn Model? (1:10:04) The Lack of DPI in the VC Space (1:14:18) Are Valuations Too High? -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/0xresearch -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Monad isn't just another EVM chain — they're aiming for 10,000 transactions per second and designing a chain that developers actually want to build on.At Southeast Asia Blockchain Week, Bitcoin.com's Retention Lead Alun sat down with Edwin Lau of the Monad Foundation to unpack:• What it takes to push EVM to new performance ceilings• Why Monad is gaining traction among cross-chain developers• How culture (and mascots like Molandak) play into tech adoptionBonus: Monad's APAC Ecosystem Lead Edwin also walked away with one of our Bitcoin.com Golden Tickets — stay tuned to see what that unlocks at TOKEN2049 Dubai.

In this episode, we're joined by Co-founder of DBA, Jon Charbonneau, to discuss the current state of venture and liquid markets, Bitcoin's evolving narrative, and whether crypto VCs should benchmark against BTC. We also cover Solana and Celestia's long-term prospects, Ethereum's scaling challenges, and broader changes in crypto culture.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Special thanks to our sponsor, dYdX! Stay up-to-date with DeFi's Pro Trading Platform by following dYdX on X: https://x.com/dYdX -- Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Jon: https://x.com/jon_charb Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:17) Thoughts on Venture and Liquid Markets (9:01) Should VCs Benchmark Against BTC? (11:47) Outlook on Celestia and Solana (21:48) Tokenizing Everything (24:23) SVM Chains & Firedancer (33:37) dYdX Snippet (37:24) Monad vs MegaETH (40:56) Does the L1 Premium Still Exist? (46:08) Scaling the Ethereum L1 (54:45) Ethereum's Culture Shift (1:08:50) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

SummaryToma Heremans, CEO of the Obol Association, joins the ATX DAO Podcast to explore how distributed validator technology is reshaping Ethereum staking. In this deep-dive episode, he breaks down the core challenges of proof-of-stake—like slashing risks, machine failure, and validator centralization—and explains how Obol's middleware, enables decentralized validator clusters to deliver higher uptime, stronger security, and better rewards. From solo stakers to institutional operators, Obol is making staking more resilient and scalable.The conversation spans technical infrastructure, Ethereum's long-term roadmap, and the role Obol plays in supporting trustless staking across protocols like Lido, EtherFi, and Monad. Toma also shares Obol's vision of creating a decentralized marketplace for operators to run not just validators, but any distributed app—from AI agents to decentralized storage. Whether you're a validator, builder, or crypto-curious, this episode offers a clear look at the future of decentralized infrastructure.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Obol and Decentralized Validation03:01 Understanding Distributed Validators07:17 The Evolution of Obol's Problem-Solving Approach11:44 Middleware Implementation and Its Importance16:14 Increasing Node Operator Diversity and Security20:05 Scalability and Cluster Dynamics28:21 Solo Staker Use Case Exploration28:52 Building a Cluster for Staking31:15 The Mission of the Obol Association34:16 Governance Structure and Community Control36:05 The Future of the Obol Collective39:25 Expanding Beyond Ethereum42:07 The Role of the $OBOL Token45:44 Exploring Financial Instruments and Tokenization51:57 Getting Involved with ObolConnect with Toma and Obol:X (Twitter): ⁠⁠Toma - @_Cryptoma | Obol - @Obol_CollectiveLinkedIn: Thomas Heremans | Obol Association | Obol CollectiveWebsite: https://obol.orgTo learn more about ATX DAO:Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web3.

En este episodio platicamos con Gonzalo Gutiérrez, Head of Growth en Backpack, sobre cómo esta wallet está revolucionando el ecosistema de Solana con los X-NFTs, la diferencia entre wallets y exchanges, y su crecimiento en Latinoamérica.Sigue a Gonzalo: https://x.com/MonkDoesntConoce más sobre Backpack: https://twitter.com/BackpackOpera cripto con tarifas bajas en Binance. Regístrate con nuestro enlace y accede a los mejores beneficios.

For episode 502, Brandon Zemp is joined by Luke Xie Co-founder & CEO of SatLayer. Before SatLayer, Luke co-founded Press Start Capital, pioneer of the pre-accelerator fellowship, writing first checks into leading projects including aPriori, Primodium, Zerodev, and a first-round investor in Monad.   He co-founded the MIT x Harvard Blockchain Accelerator and BeaverBlock, the MIT crypto alumni community.  Before working in crypto and blockchain, he worked at a variety of startups including Airbnb as well as ones in consumer hardware (largest Kickstarter hardware campaign) and electric vehicles.  Luke is an alumnus of MIT, where he received an SB in finance and entrepreneurship.

Dive into a dynamic conversation with Swervor, core contributor to WEN, exploring Solana's evolution from early NFT mania to meme coin ecosystems, the importance of community, and WEN's unique journey from the largest community airdrop on Solana to becoming a global brand. Key Discussion Points* NFTs & Solana's Early Days* The 2021-2022 NFT craze on Solana (e.g., Okay Bears, SMB, Degen Apes) and its role in stress-testing the network.* Shared nostalgia for mint days, community bonding, and the cultural shift toward utility-driven NFTs.* How NFT communities laid the groundwork for Solana's resilient, tight-knit ecosystem.* WEN: From Airdrop to Brand* The fairest airdrop in Solana history: 70% of WEN tokens distributed evenly to 1M+ wallets, including Saga phone holders, NFT communities, and Jupiter users.* Fractionalizing a poem (as an NFT) into a meme coin using Token-2022.* WEN's pivot to building a mainstream IP: Merch, games, and partnerships targeting cat lovers globally.* Solana's Community Edge* Why Solana's community-first ethos outperforms competitors (Ethereum, Monad).* Shared trauma (FTX collapse, network outages) and how it strengthened loyalty.* Toly (Solana co-founder) and leadership's hands-on involvement in fostering growth.* Future of Meme Coins & NFTs* Predictions: A return to quality projects post-Pump.Fun saturation.* Why WEN is positioned for longevity (treasury funding, real-world branding).Notable Quotes* “Solana's community is its superpower—you can't fake years of shared trauma and trust.”* “WEN isn't just a meme coin; it's a love letter to Solana's ethos of fairness and innovation.”Actionable Takeaways* For builders: Prioritize fair distribution and community alignment (à la WEN's airdrop).* For traders: Watch for projects blending memes with real-world utility (e.g., WEN's merch/game partnerships).* For degens: Nostalgic NFT seasons might return—stay plugged into communities like Tensorians or SMB.Follow on X:@solanaweeklypod@wenwencoin@theswervorEpisode show notes and more at solanaweekly.fun Get full access to The Dramas of Thomas Bahamas at thomasbahamas.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the theology of ancient Egypt. This was a fascinating exploration of Egyptian religious hymns and inscriptions which speak of the Creation of the cosmos. We encounter such gods as Ptah, Amun, Atum and Re who stand firmly in the position of Supreme Being. But, how does classical Egyptian polytheism reconcile the notion of God with the gods? Through mystical enlightenment and the notion of a sole, primordial, pre-existing Monad. A divine, conscious singularity; God with a capital 'G'. Don't believe me? Hear it from the horses mouth through the myths of Heliopolis, Thebes, Hermopolis and Memphis. Hear it from the Pyramid Text, Coffin Texts and the Book of the Dead. Enjoy ;)

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageConnor speaks with Kevin McCordic, Head of Growth at Meet Monad, about the latest developments in the Monad ecosystem as they prepare for their Testnet launch. They discuss the volatile crypto market, likening it to a high-stakes game similar to Squid Game, where investor sentiment shifts unpredictably. Kevin shares his journey from venture investing to Monad, highlighting his evolving role in marketing, community building, and product strategy. The conversation explores Monad's mission to make blockchain development more accessible through EVM integration, fostering innovation and expanding its developer base. Kevin also emphasizes the importance of community engagement in driving growth and previews exciting projects within the ecosystem. The episode concludes with a call for listeners to follow Monad on Twitter and stay tuned for the Testnet launch, marking a pivotal moment for the platform's future.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:39 - Market Sentiment and Development Challenges in Crypto03:23 - Exploring Monad04:44 - Evolution of Roles at Monad: From Branding to Testnet Launch07:10 - Building the Ecosystem and Preparing for Testnet Launch10:33 - From Security to Opportunity in the Crypto Space11:56 - From Angel Investing to Joining the Team at Monad20:01 - The Impact of Fast Blockchains on Crypto Development25:22 - Leveraging Twitter and Memes for Growth in Crypto36:13 - Monad's Growth Strategies and Community EngagementDisclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

This week, host Ben Floyd is joined by David Han and Georg Toropov to navigate a tough crypto landscape. We break down Solana's sharp decline—down nearly 50% from its highs—Ethereum nearing a death cross, and extreme fear gripping the market amidst over $1B in ETF outflows and widespread liquidations. We also cover the Bybit hack and its ripple effects across trading activity.On the onchain side, we dive into the drop in Solana DEX volumes, Pump.fun's plan to launch its own AMM, and a wave of more recent mainnet launches from the likes of Berachain and Story, as well as Monad's testnet debut.Meanwhile, macro factors add to the uncertainty, with rate cuts unlikely before summer. Client conversations reveal a lack of clear near-term catalysts with significant legislation potentially taking months to materialize. But we finish on a high note—Ethereum's RWA market is growing in both value and adoption, even as the Pectra testnet hits delays.Links:Coinbase Research2025 Crypto OutlookTopics Covered:Market Weakness: SOL's drop, ETH's death cross risk, ETF outflows, and liquidations.Security Incident: The Bybit hack and market response.Onchain Activity: Solana DEX struggles, Pump AMMs, and major protocol launches.Macro & Sentiment: Delayed Fed cuts, client sentiment, and regulatory hurdles.Ethereum Outlook: Pectra testnet hiccups, but RWA growth as a bright spot.Host:Ben Floyd, Head of Execution ServicesSpeakers:David Han, Research AnalystGeorg Toropov, Senior CES Sales Trader

Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpodConnor sits down with Evan Tong from Monad to discuss the evolving intersection of crypto and AI agents. They explore how agents could become the new websites, democratizing digital interactions much like WordPress did for website creation. Evan highlights Monad's mission to build a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain, enabling smoother experiences for developers and users. The conversation delves into the importance of parallel execution environments for multi-agent systems, predicting a future with billions of on-chain agents before billions of human users. They also discuss the role of ecosystem building, flexibility in adapting to the crypto industry's rapid changes, and supporting founders and innovative projects. Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:33 - Exploring AI-Driven User Experiences in Crypto08:19 - Performance and Compatibility in the EVM 11:36 - Lessons in Ecosystem Building in Crypto14:42 - Comparing Early Blockchain Experiences16:13 - Bringing Professional Standards to Crypto18:47 - Building a Founder-Friendly Ecosystem at Monad20:35 - Innovations in DeFi, Consumer Tech, and AI25:26 - Engaging Founders and CommunitiesDisclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

This week's Weekly Rollup, David and Kain Warwick dive into Argentine President Milei's LIBRA fiasco and Strategy's bold $2B Bitcoin play, while we check out the new Kaito airdrop making waves. We also explore Ethereum's biggest upgrade yet—Pectra—plus Monad's high‐speed L1 testnet launch. Finally, we dig into the SEC's fresh “CETU” cyber unit and what the brand‐new Infinex platform means for DeFi. Tune in for all the drama and alpha happening in the third week of February! ------

In this episode, our Blockworks Research analysts discuss Bitcoin's new institutional buyers, current market sentiment, and Solana REV. They also dive into the current state of memecoins, and what the next phase, if any, looks like. Finally, they cover institutional development taking place in crypto, and the breaking news of HyperEVMs launch, as well as Monad's testnet. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors 0xResearch! 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 precious tokens are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Doing your crypto taxes doesn't have to suck. Say goodbye to tax season stress with Crypto Tax Calculator - built for degens like you: 3,000+ integrations to support all your wallets, exchanges, and on-chain activity with deep integrations into dApps & smart contracts. A custom pricing oracle to handle even the most chaotic portfolios. Full support for IRS rules and accurate, CPA-endorsed tax reports.  Generate reports your accountant will love or file directly yourself. Create an account. Import your wallets and exchanges. Review and download your tax report.  Get started today and make tax season easy! You can use our exclusive discount code BW2025 to enjoy 30% off all paid CTC plans until April 15th, 2025.   Follow this link to get started: https://cryptotaxcalculator.io/us/?coupon=BW2025&utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=0x -- Join us at DAS NYC 2025!  Use code 0x10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- 0xResearch needs your help!  We're conducting an audience survey to help us get a better picture of who our listeners are, and what you want to see from the show. What do you like about the show? What can we improve on? To contribute, follow this link: https://blockworks-research.beehiiv.com/forms/a97db4d7-5ff3-4a02-9089-d521bc64babd -- Follow Daniel: https://x.com/_dshap Follow Marc: https://x.com/marcarjoon Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) DAS NYC 2025 (5:27) Bitcoin's New Buyers & Market Sentiment (17:00) Ledger Ad (17:16) Solana REV, Memecoins, and Fundamental Plays (27:24) Ledger Ad (27:58) The Next Phase of Memecoins (37:23) Institutional Development (45:24) CryptoTax Ad (45:55) HyperEVM & Monad's Testnet -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we speak with Smokey the Bera, co-founder of Berachain, about the project's newly launched mainnet and its innovative Proof of Liquidity model. The discussion unpacks Berachain's unique three-way relationship between its app layer, validators, and a nontransferable governance token that reimagines traditional proof of stake systems. Smokey explores both the potential benefits and the challenges of this economic experiment as it seeks to reshape blockchain economics. We also spotlight our sponsor Morpho, whose cutting-edge integration of DeFi with traditional finance is driving new opportunities in the market. ------

James is joined by guest host Vincent, aka Vagabond Ludique, as we feature some "other" card games that have our attention right now. From collection anchors like Uwe Rosenberg's Bohnanza to a quirky 1960s Sid Sackson game called Monad - listen in as we discuss these games and their importance & fit into our personal collections.  (3:08) New Patron Steve S! (4:41) DoaMcon V - August 27-31 in Kansas City (6:10) BGG Hall of Fame Talk (12:57) Prussian Rails  (20:19) Die Dracheninsel (29:51) Why Card Games? What is a Card Game? (37:24) Bohnanza (49:40) Monad (59:30) Die Weinhandler (1:10:55) Hart en der Grenze (1:25:33) The Bucket King (1:35:57) Shadows over Camelot: The Card Game http://www.dadsonamap.com http://www.youtube.com/@dadsonamap Support the Show - Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dadsonamap Twitter and Instagram - @dadsonamap

Few people have done more to define the contemporary media theory landscape than Alex Quicho @amfq, an indefinable thinker and artist and intellectual force who brought Girl Theory to the front and center of The Discourse. One note, friend of the pod Morgane Billuart has also just released an interview with Alex on her excellent podcast Becoming the Product. We don't believe there's such a thing as too much AMFQ. Morgane is an upcoming guest for us too, so it's a nice trifecta!In terms of Quicho-core:Everyone is a Girl Online (September 2023) -- if you haven't read it, HARD RECCO.The Aura Points lecture (December 2024)Small Gods: Perspective on the Drone (May 2021) GIRLSTACK at BODYSTACKThe amazing girlstack substack -- because everyone is a girl and everyone is online ;)Key references and concepts from the pod include:Helena shouts out Bogna Konior whose work is absolutely at the top of the top atm. We love her lecture ANGELS IN LATENT SPACES omg.When identifying AI with/as a girl, Alex leverages concepts from K Allado-McDowell on model-as-self.Alex references Sayak Valencia's Gore Capitalism and Maggie Nelson's The Art of Cruelty on media representations of violenceWe briefly chat about Maya B. Kronik and Amy Ireland's "cute accelerationism" paradigm and their year-defining book on the topic.Alex grabs some concepts from Paul Virilio and Susan Sontag's foundational work on photography, violence and war, Edward Glissant's work on opacity and resistance, Benedict Singleton's traps and levers, Helen Hester and the Laboria Cuboniks collective's xenofeminism, Tiqqun's young girl, and (IYKYK) Luciana Parisi's absolutely singular "Abstract Sex" (the book that brough Roberto and Marek 2gether).Marek shouts out master of blur Dana Dawud's Monad series.Helena references artist Zein Majali's work "Propane" and Jennie Livingston's generation-defining "Paris is Burning."

In this episode I share from the Crystal Mandala Oracle by Alana Fairchild. We have the messages of Heavenly Mercy (compassion and support for our spiritual growth and expansion), Higher Will (there's a Divine plan with all we are experiencing), and Divine Rebel (Follow your heart and choose your unique path; you'll find your people!) Follow me here to receive notifications and updates! https://bcalvanocoaching.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-ask-the-angels--6466051/support.

The status quo for developers choosing an ecosystem for their blockchain usually revolves around trade-offs: do they go for Ethereum's network effect, liquidity and decentralisation, or sacrifice some features in favour of a higher throughput. Monad aims to combine the best of both worlds, while not being limited by excessive hardware requirements. Monad built an EVM-compatible L1 from the ground up, completely rethinking execution and consensus, in order to achieve the infamous 10,000 TPS. This extreme scalability is made possible through Monad's optimistic parallel execution which is asynchronous from consensus. The latter has also been optimized in order to achieve single-slot finality. Monad's proprietary database architecture allows for states to be stored on SSDs instead of RAM, which ensures that consumer-grade hardware can run a Monad node, further increasing decentralisation.Topics covered in this episode:Keone's backgroundTradFi vs. DeFi and how Monad was foundedEVM's network effect vs. other VMsHow Monad aims to improve EVM's performanceMonadDBMonadBFT - New consensus mechanismAsynchronous executionMEV and proposer-builder separation (PBS)Monad's throughputFurther scaling and limitationsAlternatives & trade-offsDevExCommunity & ecosystem developmentEpisode links:Keone Hon on XMonad 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.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.

Join Ceteris and the Delphi Research infrastructure team for an extensive analysis of blockchain architecture trends heading into 2025. The discussion delves into the evolution of high-throughput chains, examining Solana's influence on performance-focused architectures and the emergence of competitors like Sui and Monad. The team explores key developments across major ecosystems, from Ethereum's scaling efforts and BeamChain proposal to Bitcoin's ZK innovations and Solana's state compression initiatives.

In this episode, our Blockworks Research analysts discuss the recent market pullback, and ETH's performance so far this cycle. They also dove into Hyperliquid's valuation, what Monad, Berachain, and MegaETH are building, and asked themselves - will there be an EVM Renaissance? Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- 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 45 Million users over $9 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 -- Chaos Labs recently launched its new flagship oracle product, Edge with Jupiter. Edge has already secured $30 billion in trading volume over the last 2 months, establishing Edge by Chaos as an immediate leader in the low-latency oracle category. The protocol design blends market context and price data, reflecting Chaos' central thesis that risk data and price data are inextricably linked. Follow and reach out to @chaos_labs on X to learn more! -- GLIF is Filecoin's foundational DeFi primitive, enabling Filecoin holders to earn rewards on their FIL tokens by lending it to a diverse pool of Filecoin miners! Similar to LSTs like Lido or Jito, GLIF solves a major capital inefficiency for Filecoin. GLIF has been a long-term trusted partner of the Filecoin ecosystem since early 2019, receiving more than $4 million in grant funding from Protocol Labs and the Filecoin Foundation to build critical apps and tools for the Filecoin network, as well as investments from top crypto VCs like Multicoin Capital and Fenbushi. Got FIL? Deposit it with Filecoin's first and most popular DeFi protocol by visiting https://glif.io/ today! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:57) Crypto Markets Get Obliterated (8:30) Will ETH Make New Highs (17:32) SKALE Ad (18:14) Chaos Labs Ad (18:47) GLIF Ad (19:21) Hyperliquid's Valuation (32:50) Will There Be An EVM Renaissance? -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode Chris brings us Opinion Scholarship on the idea of a supreme, monotheistic God as expressed in the Neoplatonic idea of "The One" or "The Monad." We explore the commonalities between Christian Monotheism and Neoplatonism and speculate on the fertile ground for the emergency of this idea prepared by the pre-Socratics and Plato himself. We take a deep dive into Plotinus, Porphyry and Proclus, their descriptions of mystical experience and see see how they rationalizations their mystical intuitions with logic and reason. We then discuss altered states of consciousness, the ancient Greek mysteries and depth psychology to bring this all together. Enjoy ;)

Monad introduces extreme parallelized performance for EVM and it's ripping out of the gate with 70+ major dApps even before mainnet has launched. Monad is a decentralized, developer-forward L1 smart contract platform that ushers in the ultimate blockchain scaling solution. The dream of achieving 10,000 TPS without sacrificing decentralization or safety just became reality.#blockchaintech #technews #web3news #interchainfm #cryptocurrency #cryptopodcasts #monad #gmonad

Stephen Novenstern, the founder of Kintsu joins the show. In this episode we discuss: Stephen's path to the cryptocurrency industry and the vision for Kintsu, a liquid staking project in the Monad ecosystem. The history of DeFi and the LST category. Why Monad and views on the net new primitives that are enabled by this new layer one blockchain. The future of layer one blockchains. Central limit orderbooks in decentralized finance. To learn more about Kintsu visit their website and follow the project on X.  

In Part 2 of this 2-part series, the guys dive into the Book of Genesis, book one of the Bible. They explore the idea of the monad, the fundamental source of all being, and its connections to theosophy. They also discuss the complexities of sex and original sin, unraveling the myths surrounding the fall from paradise and humanity's quest for redemption.

In Part 1 of this 2-part series, the guys dive into the Book of Genesis, book one of the Bible. They explore the idea of the monad, the fundamental source of all being, and its connections to theosophy. They also discuss the complexities of sex and original sin, unraveling the myths surrounding the fall from paradise and humanity's quest for redemption.

The next generation of high-throughput blockchains are on their way. Keone Hon of Monad, Jay Jog of Sei, and Vijay Chetty of Eclipse discuss the ways they're boosting the number of transactions per second, and the tradeoffs they're having to make.In this episode of Unchained, Keone Hon of Monad Labs, Jay Jog of Sei Labs, and Vijay Chetty of Eclipse Labs share insights on their distinct approaches to scalability and performance in high-throughput blockchains. They discuss the technical advantages of parallelized EVMs, the strategic decisions behind blockchain architecture, and the innovations driving the next generation of high-speed chains. Show highlights:How Monad got started and its mission from the very beginningThe features that enable Monad to be a high-throughput blockchainWhy Monad chose to make a new blockchain instead of an L2Why Keone believes that Monad offers the best experience for developers and why he doesn't like the ‘Ethereum killer' descriptionMonad's big venture capital raise and how they'll use the moneyMonad's strong community The next steps for Monad and whether we'll see a token soonWhat Sei is and the role of the GameStop saga in the creation of itWhy Jay believes the EVM developer ecosystem is so strong Why Sei pivoted from Cosmos to the EVM that led to the launch of its v2What allows Sei to be “the fastest chain, even faster than Solana”How Sei DB works, and why Jay says that the monolithic approach has many advantages to the modular oneHow Eclipse works by combining Ethereum, Solana, and CosmosHow Eclipse deals with the complexities of its modular architectureWhat ways there are to transact in SOL on EclipseVijay's reaction to how Eclipse Labs has responded to the allegations against its founder and former CEO Neel SomaniHow Eclipse aims to attract developers What areas within crypto Vijay expects will flourish on EclipseThe next steps for Eclipse and when the mainnet could launchVisit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.comThank you to our sponsors!PolkadotToken 2049MantleGuests:Keone Hon, Co-founder and CEO at Monad Labs. Jay Jog, Co-founder of Sei Labs.Vijay Chetty, CEO of Eclipse Labs.Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Unchained, Keone Hon of Monad Labs, Jay Jog of Sei Labs, and Vijay Chetty of Eclipse Labs share insights on their distinct approaches to scalability and performance in high-throughput blockchains. They discuss the technical advantages of parallelized EVMs, the strategic decisions behind blockchain architecture, and the innovations driving the next generation of high-speed chains.  Show highlights: 00:00 Intro 02:02 How Monad got started and its mission from the very beginning 03:46 The features that enable Monad to be a high-throughput blockchain 07:32 Why Monad chose to make a new blockchain instead of an L2 08:36 Why Keone believes that Monad offers the best experience for developers and why he doesn't like the ‘Ethereum killer' description 15:48 Monad's big venture capital raise and how they'll use the money 17:30 Monad's strong community  19:21 The next steps for Monad and whether we'll see a token soon 20:02 What Sei is and the role of the GameStop saga in the creation of it 21:31 Why Jay believes the EVM developer ecosystem is so strong  25:45 Why Sei pivoted from Cosmos to the EVM that led to the launch of its v2 27:14 What allows Sei to be “the fastest chain, even faster than Solana” 33:03 How Sei DB works, and why Jay says that the monolithic approach has many advantages to the modular one 45:35 How Eclipse works by combining Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos 53:22 How Eclipse deals with the complexities of its modular architecture 54:54 What ways there are to transact in SOL on Eclipse 55:44 Vijay's reaction to how Eclipse Labs has responded to the allegations against its founder and former CEO Neel Somani 57:21 How Eclipse aims to attract developers  1:01:15 What areas within crypto Vijay expects will flourish on Eclipse 1:03:49 The next steps for Eclipse and when the mainnet could launch Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Token 2049 Mantle Guests: Keone Hon, Co-founder and CEO at Monad Labs.  Jay Jog, Co-founder of Sei Labs. Vijay Chetty, CEO of Eclipse Labs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking EVM, specifically how Mega ETH and Monad are planning to make Ethereum SUPER fast. We answer: 1 - Which is faster, more decentralized, and more censorship-resistant? 2 - How did Monad and MegaETH build large communities before even launching a testnet, let alone a mainnet? 3 - What are their thoughts on criticism that building with the EVM is like building on quicksand? Could this eat at Solana's value proposition? ------

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Layer 1 ecosystems with the founders of Monad and Berachain. The conversation explores the intricacies of community building, brand development, and the challenges of attracting developers. Keone and Smokey share their strategies for ecosystem growth, discuss the importance of interoperability, and offer their vision for the future of decentralized applications. To close out we discuss the role of tokens in project development and the delicate balance between technical innovation and user adoption. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Keone: https://x.com/keoneHD Follow Smokey: https://x.com/SmokeyTheBera Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - The 6th edition of Meridian, a web3 conference hosted by the Stellar Development Foundation is happening in London, England October 15-17, 2024. Learn more and get your early-bird priced tickets now at meridian.stellar.org by using the code BLOCKWORKSPOD. - - Step into MyPrize—the online multiplayer casino that lets you battle your friends and play alongside creators. On MyPrize, you're invited to get rowdy and share every victory and defeat with your pals. Because we know the only thing more fun than beating the house is beating your friends. Get started with $20 free when you deposit or purchase of $10 or more: https://myprize.com/invite/Empire - - Harpie sets the standard in on-chain security, actively monitoring and safeguarding your crypto wallet against theft in real time. It detects, blocks, and recovers stolen assets from risky transactions before they execute, shielding you from even the most advanced hacks and scams. Harpie is free to use and compatible with all Ethereum, Base, Polygon, and Arbitrum wallets. Protect your crypto today at harpie.io. - - Renaud Partners has built the most elite network of native crypto marketers globally. They create custom, expert teams to support founders with transformative strategy work. If you're a founder or a VC looking for support for your teams, head on over to RenaudPartners.com or give their co-founder Geoff a follow on x at https://x.com/ReoffGenaud - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:19) Community & Culture of L1s (09:55) Ecosystem Exclusivity (13:33) Risk of Mercenary Devs (21:21) Founder Brand Building (27:51) Advice to App Builders (32:49) Differentiation in L1 Space (38:18) Crypto BD Today (46:09) Stellar Ad (47:00) Invisible North Ad (47:54) MyPrize (48:31) Harpie Ad (49:45) Future of Eco Apps (58:28) Role of Interop (01:03:12) What is App Success? (01:07:28) Monad & Berachain Competitors (01:19:28) Price & Tokens - - 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.