Podcasts about Morpho

This week, we're joined by CEO and Co-founder of BitGo, Mike Belshe, to discuss BitGo's IPO, their motivations for going public, and the IPO process. We dive into allocation decisions, key product growth areas, and views on regulation, crypto market structure, and future industry evolution. Enjoy! – Follow Mike: https://x.com/mikebelshe Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod – Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here:  https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire  – Timestamps: (01:50) BitGos IPO & Early Supporters (07:22) Why go public (09:45) The IPO Process (30:39) Determining Allocations (37:49) Ads (Coinbase) (38:41) BitGos Role as an infrastructure company (46:15) BitGo's Fastest Growing Products (58:20) BitGo going forward (01:02:37) Web2 vs web3 (01:06:41) BitGo's Journey & Lessons Learned (01:14:39) Replacing the Incumbents —-- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This week, we break down the evolving DePIN thesis, from real revenue traction to infra financing, regulation, and why some networks are finally compounding at scale. We also discuss the boom in Hyperliquid RWAs, bringing money & companies onchain, 2026 IPOs, and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Salvador: https://x.com/DAnconia_Crypto  Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz  Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM  Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel  Follow Empire:https://x.com/theempirepod     -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here:  https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire   -- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:44) Escape Velocity $61.74M Raise (05:500 The Case For DePIN (12:34) InfraFi And Bringing Money Onchain (22:07) Bear Case For DePIN And Top DePINs (30:57) Ads (Coinbase) (31:42) Metals And Hyperliquid RWAs (43:31) Crypto Integration Into FinTech (55:18) The State Of Compliance (58:49) 2026 IPOs (01:04:38) The Carvana Of Crypto (01:09:220 Content Of The Week (01:15:29) Claude Cowork -- 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, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In today's episode, we're diving deep into Morpho, the decentralized lending protocol that is quietly becoming the backbone of the entire crypto credit market. While most people are looking at Aave or Compound, Morpho has built a "universal backend" that's already powering giants like Coinbase, Bitwise, and Société Générale.

In this episode, former Managing Director of global macro trading at JPMorgan and bestselling author Alex Gurevich joins the show to discuss his updated book The Next Perfect Trade, unpacking what actually makes a good trade across regimes. We also cover how to express trades, precious metals, carry trades, options simplicity, rates going to zero, and how AI may reshape discretionary macro trading. Enjoy! __ Follow Alex: https://x.com/agurevich23 Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx The Next Perfect Trade: https://a.co/d/4vRsqQj __ Grayscale offers more than 30 different crypto investment products. Explore the full suite at grayscale.com. Invest in your share of the future. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal. https://www.grayscale.com/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=paid-other&utm_campaign=brand&utm_id=&utm_term=&utm_content=audio-forwardguidance Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG — Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:36 The Perfect Trade Framework 11:42 Ads (Grayscale) 12:12 Expressing Trades, Precious Metals 21:12 Options, Risk & Portfolio Construction 27:33 Ads (Grayscale, Coinbase) 28:56 Derivatives, Carry Trades & Market Structure 32:39 AI, Macro & Global Regimes 47:23 Japan, Macro Convictions & Rates Outlook 52:21 Final Thoughts __ Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance 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 opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Macro #Investing #Markets #ForwardGuidance

The EF zkEVM team shares its 2026 implementation roadmap. OP Labs releases its post quantum roadmap. Kraken launches DeFi Earn. And Bitwise becomes a Morpho vault curator. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/869 Sponsor: Arkiv is an Ethereum-aligned data layer for Web3. Arkiv brings the familiar concept of a traditional Web2 database into the Web3 ecosystem. Find out more at Arkiv.network Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

In Episode 48 of Chain Reactions, we sit down with Ben Sanders, Chief Growth Officer at [Rootstock Labs](https://rootstock.io/), to unpack what it takes to grow the oldest Bitcoin sidechain in an industry obsessed with short-term wins.Ben came into crypto with zero degen credentials. His background spans management consulting at Bain, go-to-market at WorldPay ahead of their IPO, and executive roles at fintech startups like Chipper Cash. He joined Rootstock for an interim role and ended up staying to lead growth for a chain that's been quietly building Bitcoin programmability for nearly a decade.**We cover:**- How Ben learned Bitcoin, crypto, and Rootstock all at once (with no prior Web3 experience)- The origin of Rootstock: Argentinian Bitcoiners building EVM compatibility on Bitcoin before it was cool- Why Rootstock is the "next best thing to Bitcoin" with 90% of Bitcoin's hash rate- The 3 A's framework for growth: Awareness, Attractiveness, Accessibility- Market entry strategies for Korea (retail, CEX listings) vs Japan (institutional, relationship-driven)- Rootstock Institutional and the $260B opportunity in dormant Bitcoin- Why long-term brand building is the most underrated tactic in Web3We also get into TradFi-DeFi convergence, why airdrops are overrated, and what it means to "run your own race" when every project around you is chasing flavor-of-the-month narratives.---**Timestamps**00:00 – Intro and getting started02:00 – Ben's path: Bain, WorldPay, fintech startups, zero crypto background05:30 – Learning Bitcoin, crypto, and Rootstock all at once07:30 – The shift back to utility and self-sovereignty of money09:30 – What is Rootstock: Argentinian Bitcoiners and programmable Bitcoin11:30 – Rootstock vs Rootstock Labs vs RIF token explained14:00 – First priority as CGO: interoperability and on-ramps17:00 – Why Rootstock over other Bitcoin L2s (safety, security, hash rate)20:00 – Bitcoin holders vs retail degens: different audiences, different approaches24:00 – The 3 A's framework: Awareness, Attractiveness, Accessibility26:00 – Market entry into Korea and Japan with Myosin28:30 – Korea Blockchain Week and the Korbit listing31:00 – 2026 focus: consolidation over expansion32:30 – Rootstock Institutional and unlocking $260B in dormant Bitcoin40:00 – TradFi and DeFi convergence: the industry is finally catching up44:00 – Where Rootstock fits as the space matures47:00 – Alpha for Bitcoin holders: what's coming in the next 6-9 months51:00 – Rapid fire: most underrated marketing tactic (long-term brand building)53:30 – Rapid fire: most overrated tactic (airdrops, renting TVL)55:30 – Projects doing it right: Morpho, Midas, Wheeler57:30 – Biggest learning: stay focused, run your own race---**Show Notes & Mentions**-

This week, we're joined by John Zettler, Director of Product at Kraken and Sun Raghupathi, Co-founder of Veda, to discuss their collaboration to bring onchain vaults to Kraken! We explore the growth of onchain vaults, how vaults package DeFi lending and yield strategies, vault mechanics, risk management, business models, comparisons to past yield products, and implications for DeFi adoption and future TVL growth. Enjoy! Resources 2026 Predictions Episode: https://youtu.be/yagd3CT2VQk?si=G1cFXBpODiWZ-pQR – Follow John: https://x.com/JohnZettler Follow Sun: https://x.com/sunandr_ Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod – Timestamps: (02:45) What is a vault (09:26) The Evolution of Vaults (14:31) Vault Key Parties (21:49) Vault Business Models (29:14) Building Vaults with Coinbase and Morpho (33:29) Vaults Today vs BlockFi & Celsius (37:42) Bringing Vaults to Kraken (39:55) Determining Yield & Adding More Vaults (41:51) What made Yano Bullish on Vaults (45:52) Behind the Scenes (50:24) Vault Risks (56:37) Morpho's Model vs Veda's Model (57:59) Closing Comments on Vaults and DeFi TVL — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This week, we discuss Claude and the ongoing AI acceleration, AI's impact on VC and SaaS, and the latest draft of the CLARITY Bill. We also dig into BitGo's upcoming IPO, Polygon's latest acquisitions, the Farcaster Sale, Larry Fink's WEF comments, and more. Enjoy! -- Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire:https://x.com/theempirepod    -- Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here:  https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_empire&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=empire  -- Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:55) Claude And The AI Acceleration (11:53) Leveraging Expertise, Competing Models & Company Structure (21:02) AI's Impact On VC And SaaS (31:590 Ads (Coinbase) (32:44) Unpacking The CLARITY Bill (41:00) BitGo's IPO (53:53) Polygon Acquisitions (01:00;47) Farcaster Sale & Decentralized Social (01:08:30) Larry Fink And Content Of The Week -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, Rob and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This week, we unpack why metals are ripping, how dollar weakness and bond market dysfunction are reshaping macro, and what Japan's experience signals for the U.S. We also explore extreme metals positioning, dispersion across assets, and what uncertainty around the new Fed Chair means for rates. Enjoy! — Follow Tyler: https://x.com/Tyler_Neville_ Follow Quinn: https://x.com/qthomp Follow Felix: https://twitter.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx __ Weekly Roundup Charts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/158S7DSViXUrZ4Lw2kPLtKE4yPNvKD6s9/view?usp=sharing — Grayscale offers more than 30 different crypto investment products. Explore the full suite at grayscale.com. Invest in your share of the future. Investing involves risk and possible loss of principal. https://www.grayscale.com/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=paid-other&utm_campaign=brand&utm_id=&utm_term=&utm_content=audio-forwardguidance Coinbase crypto-backed loans, powered by Morpho, enable you to take out loans at competitive rates using crypto as collateral. Rates are typically 4% to 8%. Borrow up to $5M using BTC as collateral and up to $1M using ETH as collateral. Manage crypto-backed loans directly in the Coinbase app with ease. Learn more here: https://www.coinbase.com/onchain/borrow/get-started?utm_campaign=0126_defi-borrow_blockworks_FG&marketId=0x9103c3b4e834476c9a62ea009ba2c884ee42e94e6e314a26f04d312434191836&utm_source=FG — Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:18 Metals, Japan & Global Debt 15:58 Inflation, Politics & Metals 23:00 Commodities & Elitist Wake Up Call 27:12 Market Positioning & Sector Dispersion 43:30 New Fed Chair & Rate Implications 51:17 Long The Periodic Table — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance 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 opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Macro #Investing #Markets #ForwardGuidance

Crypto in 2026 is consolidating into a handful of high-stakes rivalries:  Ethereum vs. Solana for the center of gravity, Coinbase vs. Robinhood for the finance super-app, and Polymarket vs. Kalshi for prediction markets.  Arnav Pagidyala (Bankless Ventures) joins David and Ryan to map the investment implications, why incentives-driven L1s keep leaking liquidity, what makes Morpho's institutional playbook work, and whether Hyperliquid, wallets, and onchain rails start eating the exchange business.  We also dig into the comeback of ICOs, what it would take for tokens to become truly investable, and why proof-of-personhood and privacy-preserving KYC may become unavoidable infrastructure. ------

Bitmine unveils the Made in America Validator Network. Bitget integrates Morpho on Arbitrum. Trend Research buys more ETH using DeFi leverage. And Safe reaches 58 million smart accounts created. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/851 Sponsor: Arkiv is an Ethereum-aligned data layer for Web3. Arkiv brings the familiar concept of a traditional Web2 database into the Web3 ecosystem. Find out more at Arkiv.network Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

In today's episode, we're reflecting on 2025.We discuss:- Are blockchains ready for real world adoption?- TPS vs throughput: what matters more?- Solana's pressure test via $TRUMP- Agentic trading platform Hype and AI bots in crypto- Uni unification, Morpho vaults, and the Aave governance controversy- Prediction markets take center stage: Polymarket and Kalshi- Perp DEX explosion post-Hyperliquid- Stablecoin supply: Ethereum still leads- Revenue across chains: Hyperliquid dominates, but Solana and Tron surpriseAnd much more—enjoy!—Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:00) Are blockchains real-world ready?(05:06) TPS vs throughput needs(12:05) Decentralization vs scalability tradeoff(20:06) Solana's $TRUMP stress test(25:25) Agentic trading bots rise(27:34) Uni unification and DeFi(33:02) AAVE front-end fee fight(34:07) Morpho vaults and risks(40:15) Rise of prediction markets(45:10) Stablecoin supply by chain(47:58) Revenue leaders: Hyperliquid, Tron(52:34) Solana app revenue dominance(1:01:31) Outro—Follow the co-hosts:https://x.com/hildobbyhttps://x.com/0xBoxehttps://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.

Join Andrew Young as he decodes the world of crypto with special guest Rachel Mayer, VP of Product at Arc. Listen in as they discuss Circle's launch of Arc as a USDC-centric layer one network designed for predictable gas fees, instant finality, and compliant privacy, the rapid shift in stablecoin regulation and the impact of the GENIUS Act, the rise of non-USD stablecoins and tokenized FX markets, how RWAs, Morpho-style vault structures, and tokenized treasuries could reshape global capital flows, and why Arc's architecture, interoperability strategy, and potential transition to delegated proof-of-stake position it as a core platform for the next wave of institutional onchain finance.

Nouvel épisode avec le CEO de Morpho, Paul Frambot, qui nous partage les prochaines narratives à ne pas louper en finance décentralisée selon lui.// ME CONTACTERJe m'appelle Gary Benezat, cofondateur de la stratégie DCY BTC Yield (https://dcy.fund), un fonds d'investissement market neutral dédié à Bitcoin. Notre objectif : générer du rendement sur du Bitcoin détenu à long terme, avec une volatilité minimale.Depuis 2018, je travaille dans l'industrie des crypto-actifs et j'ai lancé en 2022 le podcast Crypto Coulisses avec une ambition claire : faire découvrir les coulisses de l'écosystème blockchain en donnant la parole aux meilleurs experts du secteur.Vous pouvez me contacter :✉️ Par mail : gb@dcy.io

In Sygnum's latest episode of The Crypto Explorer Podcast, host Aliya das Gupta speaks with Merlin Egalite, co-founder of Morpho, about how the protocol is reshaping lending in DeFi. They discuss:▪️ The origins of Morpho as a student project and the launch of Optimizer ▪️ How Optimizer reduced inefficiencies by offering better rates for both lenders and borrowers ▪️ The transition to Morpho V1 – building a permissionless, immutable infrastructure to solve trust and governance issues ▪️ What's coming with Morpho V2: fixed-rate lending and more efficient liquidity use ▪️ Why simplicity, security and audits are critical for institutional adoption ▪️ Real-world integrations with fintechs, banks and exchanges like CoinbaseRead the disclaimer here: https://www.sygnum.com/disclaimer

Sid Ramesh is the Product Lead for Crypto-Backed Loans at Coinbase.In this episode, we explore Coinbase's newly launched product for ETH-backed loans, built entirely on Ethereum DeFi using Morpho on Base. We unpack exactly how these loans work, why they matter, and what this means for the future of onchain loans. Sid Ramesh brings an insider view into Coinbase's broader vision for permissionless financial products built on decentralized infrastructure like Ethereum.------

À seulement 24 ans, Paul Frambot est CEO de Morpho, le 2ème plus gros protocole de prêt et d'emprunt (6 milliards $ d'actifs verrouillés dans Morpho) en finance décentralisée, derrière Aave. Paul explique sa stratégie pour faire de Morpho le protocole qui va attirer BlackRock et la finance traditionnelle mondiale dans la finance décentralisée.// ME CONTACTERJe m'appelle Gary Benezat, cofondateur de la stratégie DCY BTC Yield (https://dcy.capital), un fonds d'investissement market neutral sur Bitcoin. Travaillant dans l'industrie des crypto-actifs depuis 2018, j'ai créé en 2022 le podcast Crypto Coulisses, animé par l'envie de faire découvrir les coulisses de l'écosystème blockchain en donnant la parole aux plus grands experts du secteur.Vous pouvez me contacter :✉️ Par mail : gb@dcy.io

Operational security is becoming the biggest priority in crypto, here's how top teams protect their onchain treasuries.Safe is the gold standard for smart contract wallets, securing over $60billion for organizations like the Ethereum Foundation, Optimism, Polygon, Chainlink, Morpho, and ENS.In this episode, with Shebin John, Research Engineer at Safe Research, we explore how they're building the next generation of treasury security, bringing approvals, spending limits, and segregation of duties directly into smart contract wallets.✅ OUR RESOURCES

「1011币圈史诗级爆仓」的后尘影响陆续出现：部分打着「delta中性策略」旗号的合成资产稳定币发行方在「1011事件」中可能爆仓，这些稳定币事实上已经爆雷，这引发部分模块化借贷平台的一些「金库」出现坏账，并带来连锁反应。这些模块化借贷平台上的重要角色「DeFi curator」遭到广泛质疑。 本期播客是E64期播客「200亿美元爆仓的黑天鹅教会我们的事」 (https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/episode/68eaf12e52f01d1dd2eae795)的延续。我们邀请了民道老师，针对本轮周期DeFi垂直赛道的两个核心热点——合成稳定币和模块化借贷目前出现的批判和质疑展开讨论，厘清这两种热门DeFi产品的优势和风险，探讨其未来发展方向。 【主播】 刘锋，BODL Ventures合伙人，前链闻总编辑 熊浩珺Jack，律动BlockBeats 副主编，《Web3无名说》主播 【嘉宾】 杨民道，DForce创始人 【赞助商】 本期节目由开源硬件钱包OneKey赞助播出。硬件钱包是保护加密资产最有效的方式之一。加密世界是黑暗森林，每个人都该为自己的资产负责。物理隔离的硬件钱包，能更好保护助记词不被盗窃。 访问OneKey官网 (https://shop.onekey.so/discount/web3101)购买开源硬件钱包，使用折扣码「web3101」可享受95折优惠。 【你将听到】 「1011闪崩」后续 02:26 「1011闪崩」一个月后新雷爆发 合成稳定币暗雷 08:46 本轮周期DeFi赛道有两个热点：合成稳定币和模块化借贷 10:54 合成稳定币看上去性感，但非常不透明 14:04 高收益哪里来的？ 19:53 观点：Delta中性策略的稳定币天花板明显 24:22 Ethena最辉煌的时光或许已经过去 DeFi主理人信任危机 28:45 模块化借贷与AAVE等经典借贷协议有何不同？ 30:50 模块化优势：风险隔离、资金利用率高 33:01 DeFi主理人（curator）是做什么的？ 36:50 Morpho被误解，问题在于主理人模式 39:33 如何监督主理人：联合投资或许可行 42:38 用户甄别和挑选主理人的建议 50:24 本次DeFi暴雷规模有限，但是心理面影响巨大 【词汇表】 本期提到的Web3词汇： Stream Finance（XUSD） USDX Ethena/USDE CeDeFi（指中心化金融与去中心化金融的结合） Delta 中性策略 Morpho Euler Tom Lee AAVE UST Frax BlackRock/BUIDL OpenEden yield （收益） MEV Capital Gauntlet funding rates（资金费率） ListaDAO Maple Finance BlockFi 【后期】 AMEI 【运营】 朱婕 【BGM】 Mumbai - Ooyy First Horizon - ELFL 【在这里找到我们】 收听渠道：苹果｜小宇宙 海外用户：Apple Podcast｜Spotify｜Google Podcast｜Amazon Music 联系我们：podcast@sv101.net Special Guest: 杨民道.

This week, we went live to discuss the fallout from Stream's DeFi blowup and its impact on Morpho. We then took a deep dive into the current state of HyperEVM and the unique opportunity that Hyperliquid has right now. 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. -- Follow Charlie: https://x.com/0xBroze Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio -- Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls. Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod -- A yearly Blockworks Research subscription is $4,500, but now you can get our latest MetaDAO research report absolutely free. Read up on the latest funding models and what it all could mean for the future of ICOs: https://link.blockworks.co/metadaoreport -- 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/⁠ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:59) Morpho & Curators (4:57) DeFi Lending Models (20:00) Katana Ad (20:23) The State of HyperEVM (42:30) Unit's Monetization (47:25) Hyperliquid's Unique Opportunity (54:41) HIP-5 (1:03:08) Hyperliquid Assistance Fund (1:07:38) Katana Ad (1:08:36) The MegaETH ICO Drama -- 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.

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 breaks down DeFi's Black Friday: a brutal week that saw the $120 million Balancer v2 hack, the collapse of Stream Finance, and a market-wide panic that reminded everyone — nothing in crypto is risk-free. They dive into how one of DeFi's oldest, most audited contracts failed, why smaller chains froze or rolled back transactions, and what it means for decentralization as Berachain, Sonic, and Polygon took emergency action. The panel debates whether the Balancer attacker used an AI “vibe-coded” exploit, how Ethereum might one day face its own rollback dilemma, and why privacy chains like Zcash may be the last true cypherpunk strongholds. In the second half, they unpack the off-chain losses behind Stream Finance's XUSD blow-up, the contagion risk across Euler, Silo, and Morpho, and the hard lessons for “yield-chasing” DeFi vaults. The gang closes with advice for founders weathering the storm — from Tarun's “cockroach mindset” to Haseeb's reminder that crypto's long-term fundamentals haven't changed. Whether you're building in DeFi, securing smart contracts, or surviving the next credit unwind, this episode lays bare the harsh truths — and enduring resilience — of crypto's frontier markets. Show highlights

We went live with leaders from across the Base DeFi ecosystem to discuss Aerodrome's tokenomics, buyback system, and relationship with Coinbase; Morpho's lending model, fixed-rate loans, and TradFi integrations; and Moonwell's vaults, Mamo agent, and card products. 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 directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields. It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls.  Stop sleeping on your bags: https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod  -- Allora is the new AI standard for DeFi platforms and agents to achieve sharper, faster, and more reliable financial systems than any single language model can offer. Instead of choosing and managing models, users state their goal, and the system delivers the best result.  To learn more about Allora Network, visit https://www.allora.network/ and https://x.com/AlloraNetwork -- Blockworks is hiring a Research Data Analyst. If you live in SQL and love making sense of onchain chaos, apply today: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Blockworks?utm_source=EQPb2dAAxr -- Follow Dromos Labs: https://x.com/DromosLabs Follow Morpho: https://x.com/MorphoLabs Follow Moonwell: https://x.com/MoonwellDeFi Follow Alexander: https://x.com/wagmiAlexander Follow Merlin: https://x.com/MerlinEgalite Follow Luke: https://x.com/LukeYoungblood 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/+UFFz4z3qyrhhMDYx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:59) Dromos Labs (4:46) Aerodrome's Foundations (11:54) Aerodrome's Buybacks (15:44) Relationship With Coinbase (29:26) Katana Ad (29:58) Morpho Overview (31:57) Morpho v2 (45:59) Undercollateralized Loans (48:27) The Morpho Token (58:42) Ads (Katana & Allora) (59:46) Moonwell Overview (1:02:11) Joining The Base Ecosystem (1:04:17) Coinbase's DeFi Mullet Playbook (1:10:35) The Mamo Bot (1:15:02) The Mamo Token (1:17:14) Moonwell Vaults (1:25:52) The Moonwell Card -- 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.

Brevis unveils its Pico Prism real-time proving zkVM. The Ethereum Foundation deploys 2400 ETH into Morpho. Jovay announces an Ethereum L2. And Basenames now support ENSIP-19. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/803 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Es war ein grauer Nachmittag, das Leben sah aus, als hätte es vergessen, den Kontrastregler hochzudrehen. Esel und Teddy fuhren die Landstraße entlang, auf dem Rückweg von einem Podcastertreffen – irgendwo zwischen Kreisverkehr und Nirgendwo – auf der Suche nach einem Imbiss, der noch Vertrauen in warme Würstchen hatte. Da stand er plötzlich: ein kleiner, windschiefer Krämerladen. Das Schild über der Tür hing schief und trug in verblichenen Buchstaben das Wort „Morpho“. Der Schmetterling daneben war aus Metall, aber seine Flügel bewegten sich im Wind. Er sah fast lebendig aus. Drinnen roch es nach vergangenen Jahrzehnten. Zwischen verstaubten Regalen, in denen Bonbontüten und Batterien einander Gesellschaft leisteten, stand sie: eine große, blaue Box mit einem leuchtenden Bildschirm und einem Schlitz wie ein gieriger Mund. Darauf stand: „Erkenne dein Potenzial. 1 Euro.“ „Das ist ja wie ein Glückskeks mit Stromanschluss“, murmelte Teddy und warf eine Münze ein. Ein Summen, ein Brummen, ein Licht – die Maschine vibrierte, als würde sie denken. Dann spuckte sie eine kleine, blaue Karte aus. Teddy zog sie vorsichtig hervor. Darauf stand in klaren Lettern: „Wanderer – Der Weg ist heute die Antwort.“ „Passt“, sagte Teddy leise. „Ich bin ja schon unterwegs.“ Esel nickte, drückte eine eigene Münze in den Schlitz. Wieder das Brummen, das Summen, das leise Klicken. Seine Karte roch nach Druckerwärme und Schicksal. „Ingenieur – Mach etwas daraus, das nur du kannst.“ „Na super“, knurrte Esel, „ich darf was reparieren.“ Aber noch bevor sie lachen konnten, ruckte die Maschine ein letztes Mal. Eine dritte Karte erschien, leicht zerknittert, als wäre sie nicht ganz freiwillig gekommen. Darauf stand nur: „Zwecklos, aber glücklich.“ Teddy und Esel sahen sich an. Der Wind wehte durch die offene Tür. Der Krämerladen war still. Dann lachten sie – erst leise, dann laut, dann so, dass die Regale klirrten. Als sie wieder auf die Landstraße einbogen, war der Laden hinter ihnen verschwunden. Nur ein leerer Parkplatz blieb, und im Staub glitzerte ein Stück Papier, auf dem in blauer Tinte ein Schmetterling gezeichnet war.

Luke Youngblood is the Founder of Moonwell and Mamo.In this episode, Luke shares what opportunity he sees ahead for Base builders and users, as one of the earliest DeFi founders on Coinbase's Ethereum L2. We explore Coinbase's vision for integrating Base into its retail products, including DeFi mullet style products like the new USDC lending on Morpho. He even drops insights on the future Base token, and how projects like Moonwell and Mamo are positioned to benefit from this economic stimulus to serve even more of Coinbase's customers coming onchain.------

En este episodio de Espacio Cripto te contamos cómo aprovechar el ecosistema de World, El Dorado y Morfo para generar hasta 40% de rendimiento en tus tokens WLD, además de aprender a convertirlos fácilmente a dinero local.Inscríbete a Inversionista del Futuro: https://www.espaciocripto.io/inversionista?utm_source=social&utm_medium=yt&utm_content=bioComunidad de Espacio Cripto: https://t.me/espaciocripto0:00 Introducción0:40 ¿Qué es El Dorado y cómo funciona el mercado P2P?2:30 World: cómo funciona4:00 Paso a paso para comprar tokens WLD en El Dorado6:30 Cómo vender tus tokens y retirar a banco local7:10 Cómo generar 40% de rendimiento con Morpho9:00 Ventajas de usar Morpho y retiro de fondos sin bloqueo10:30 Expansión en México y cierre

EigenLayer launches EigenAI and EigenCompute. Coinbase achieves $1b in loans issued using Morpho. SWIFT leverages Chainlink CRE. And Sunnyside Labs releases a report on Fusaka Devnet-5. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/794 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Morpho V2 goes live on Ethereum. SWIFT announces its Blockchain-Based Shared Ledger. OP Mainnet activates Flashblocks. And BitMine buys 234,850 ETH. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/793 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

The Fusaka upgrade is targeted for mainnet on December 3rd. Coinbase integrates DeFi lending. CoinCenter releases a report on fixing identity. And the EF funds an Ethereum Research Center. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/786 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

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In this episode, we sit down with Alexander Cutler (Aerodrome) and Merlin Egalité (Morpho Labs) to unpack how Coinbase is plugging into DeFi rails letting millions of users borrow, lend, and trade onchain without ever touching a MetaMask wallet. Here's the twist: Coinbase doesn't own Morpho or Aerodrome. Yet, they're routing billions in volume through them, buying governance tokens, and earning revenue as if they built them. This is the hidden playbook that could define the next DeFi boom.~~~~~

In this episode, Lex speaks with Marcelo Ruiz de Olano, Co-Founder of KPK (Karpatkey), an on-chain asset management firm born out of Gnosis DAO. Marcelo recounts KPK's evolution from stewarding Gnosis's $1B treasury to advising on more than $2B for leading protocols like ENS, Balancer, and the Ethereum Foundation. The discussion dives into the mechanics of non-custodial treasury management - balancing governance, security, and risk - along with strategies across lending, liquidity provision, and stablecoin yields. Marcelo also shares why the rise of large Ethereum treasury companies could be a turning point for DeFi, injecting institutional-scale liquidity and potentially making ETH more liquid than Bitcoin. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS:Origins and Scale of On-Chain Treasury ManagementKPK spun out of Gnosis DAO, which had one of the earliest and largest on-chain treasuries (~$1B). From there, KPK evolved into an independent manager now advising on over $2B of DAO and foundation treasuries (ENS, Balancer, Ethereum Foundation, etc.), pioneering non-custodial, fully on-chain asset management practices.Conservative, Mission-Driven Approach vs. Yield-ChasingUnlike many DeFi actors during “DeFi Summer,” KPK deliberately rejected risky high-yield strategies. Instead, they prioritized capital preservation and mission alignment—for example, ensuring ENS's treasury only supports Ethereum-strengthening initiatives (like minority client staking or avoiding centralization risks). This contrarian, values-driven approach built trust and positioned them as long-term stewards of DeFi treasuries.Transformative Potential of Ethereum Treasury CompaniesMarcelo highlights that emerging Ethereum treasury firms (similar to MicroStrategy's BTC play) could deploy $10B+ in ETH treasuries. A single such “mega whale” could inject unprecedented liquidity into DeFi—making ETH potentially more liquid than BTC, bootstrapping entire verticals (DEX liquidity, lending, insurance), and creating a flywheel where treasury strategies directly accelerate Ethereum's adoption and price stability. TOPICSKPK, Gnosis, Gnosis Safe, Balancer, Aave, Maker, Sky, Uniswap, Morpho, Ethereum Foundation, on-chain asset management, DAO, decentralized autonomous organization, treasury management, DeFi, tokenization, ETH, Ether, stablecoin, USDC ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

SALT Lending is a platform that allows users to borrow cash or stablecoins by putting up their cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, as collateral, enabling them to access liquidity without selling their digital assets. Guest: Dr. Hunter Albright, CRO at SALT~This Episode is sponsored by SALT~Borrow on SALT Now! ➜https://bit.ly/pbnsalt00:00 Intro00:30 Lending Growth01:00 SALT Lending Framework02:20 Who is this for?04:15 SALT Shield06:00 Liquidation limit?06:45 How are you different from Morpho?09:00 Business features12:15 Loan maintenance14:40 Borrowing against other assets16:00 What can I do with my loan?17:50 Book: The Bitcoin Advantage21:00 Outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~Bitcoin "No-Liquidation" Loans

Katana is a DeFi-optimized Layer-2 blockchain on Polygon, designed to consolidate liquidity and provide sustainable yields through integrated protocols like SushiSwap, Morpho, and Vertex. It features Chain-Owned Liquidity (CoL), reinvesting sequencer fees and app revenue to ensure deep liquidity pools and minimize slippage for users. The KAT token enables governance and incentivizes participation, and will soon drop.~This episode is sponsored by Tangem~Tangem ➜ https://bit.ly/TangemPBNUse Code: "PBN" for Additional Discounts!Guest: Justin aka @Crypto_Texan - DeFi Ecosystem Growth Lead at KatanaKatana Vault platform➜ https://bit.ly/KatanaVaults00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: Tangem00:40 Stablecoins on Polygon01:00 Katana growth01:20 Katana yield02:20 Katana and why Polygon needs it05:00 Core applications being used: morpho & sushiswap08:20 What is $AUSD 10:45 How often do rewards get distributed?14:00 TurtleClub: tracking rewards15:00 What other AggLayer chains should we be excited about?16:55 Bridging Gas Fees too high?20:35 When is $KAT token launch?22:30 Will Polymarket launch its own token, or enter agreement with Circle?24:10 Will AggLayer support tokenized stocks soon?25:45 Is $POL undervalued?27:00 Outro#Crypto #Stablecoin #Ethereum~Polygon Stablecoins Reaching Record Highs!

Austin Barack, founder of Relayer Capital and a veteran investor in both crypto venture and liquid markets, shares deep insights on portfolio construction, market signals, and emerging narratives in crypto. He emphasizes a thesis-driven approach favoring DeFi due to its real revenue, sticky user behavior, and product-market fit, while also exploring rising narratives like Solana staking, CeDeFi, and AI agents. Austin discusses the cyclical nature of crypto markets, the role of fear and greed indices, and the growing institutionalization of digital assets via ETFs and staking integrations. He also highlights tools like Moby Screener, DefiLlama, and trusted analyst networks that guide his research and edge in trend prediction.00:00 - Intro 01:40 – Austin shares his origin story, from trading at age 10 to launching Relayer Capital06:15 – Why Ethereum and DeFi sparked his long-term conviction in crypto10:44 – Portfolio construction strategy: max exposures, individual limits, rebalancing13:57 – Bear market lessons and the unique advantage of being a nimble small fund20:56 – Ethereum ETF inflows, staking, and potential for Solana to follow25:32 – Research stack breakdown: DeFiLlama, Token Terminal, Dune, Moby Screener, X/Twitter34:40 – What happened to AI agents and why they'll resurge, with a spotlight on Rei Network43:42 – CeDeFi (CeFi + DeFi) as the next underappreciated meta, featuring Maple, Morpho, AerodromeEfani Sim Swap Protection: Get $99 Off: http://efani.com/crypto101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comGet immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=DescriptionGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=DescriptionMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Linkhttps://x.com/AustinBarack*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Juan Samitier, co-founder of DAMM Capital, for a wide-ranging conversation on decentralized insurance, treasury management, and the evolution of finance on-chain. Together they explore the risks of smart contracts and hacks, the role of insurance in enabling institutional capital to enter crypto, and historical parallels from Amsterdam's spice trade to Argentina's corralito. The discussion covers stablecoins like DAI, MakerDAO's USDS, and the collapse of Luna, as well as the dynamics of yield, black swan events, and the intersection of DeFi with AI, prediction markets, and tokenized assets. You can find Juan on Twitter at @JuanSamitier and follow DAMM Capital at @DAMM_Capital.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Stewart Alsop introduces Juan Samitier, who shares his background in asset management and DeFi, setting up the conversation on decentralized insurance.00:10 They discuss Safu, the insurance protocol Juan designed, and why hedging smart contract risk is key for asset managers deploying capital in DeFi.00:15 The focus shifts to hacks, audits, and why even fully audited code can still fail, bringing up historical parallels to ships, pirates, and early insurance models.00:20 Black swan events, risk models, and the limits of statistics are explored, along with reflections on Wolfram's ideas and the Ascent of Money.00:25 They examine how TradFi is entering crypto, the dominance of centralized stablecoins, and regulatory pushes like the Genius Act.00:30 DAI's design, MakerDAO's USDS, and Luna's collapse are explained, tying into the Great Depression, Argentina's corralito, and trust in money.00:35 Juan recounts his path from high school trading shitcoins to managing Kleros' treasury, while Stewart shares parallels with dot-com bubbles and Webvan.00:40 The conversation turns to tokenized assets, lending markets, and why stablecoin payments may be DeFi's Trojan horse for TradFi adoption.00:45 They explore interest rates, usury, and Ponzi dynamics, comparing Luna's 20% yields with unsustainable growth models in tech and crypto.00:50 Airdrops, VC-funded incentives, and short-term games are contrasted with building long-term financial infrastructure on-chain.00:55 Stewart brings up crypto as Venice in 1200, leading into reflections on finance as an information system, the rise of AI, and DeFi agents.01:00 Juan explains tokenized hedge funds, trusted execution environments, and prediction markets, ending with the power of conditional markets and the future of betting on beliefs.Key InsightsOne of the biggest risks in decentralized finance isn't just market volatility but the fragility of smart contracts. Juan Samitier emphasized that even with million-dollar audits, no code can ever be guaranteed safe, which is why hedging against hacks is essential for asset managers who want institutional capital to enter crypto.Insurance has always been about spreading risk, from 17th century spice ships facing pirates to DeFi protocols facing hackers. The same logic applies today: traders and treasuries are willing to sacrifice a small portion of yield to ensure that catastrophic losses won't wipe out their entire investment.Black swan events expose the limits of financial models, both in traditional finance and crypto. Juan pointed out that while risk models try to account for extreme scenarios, including every possible tail risk makes insurance math break down—a tension that shows why decentralized insurance is still early but necessary.Stablecoins emerged as crypto's attempt to recreate the dollar, but their design choices determine resilience. MakerDAO's DAI and USDS use overcollateralization for stability, while Luna's algorithmic model collapsed under pressure. These experiments mirror historical monetary crises like the Great Depression and Argentina's corralito, reminding us that trust in money is fragile.Argentina's history of inflation and government-imposed bank freezes makes its citizens uniquely receptive to crypto. Samitier explained that even people without financial training understand macroeconomic risks because they live with them daily, which helps explain why Argentina has some of the world's highest adoption of stablecoins and DeFi tools.The path to mainstream DeFi adoption may lie in the intersection of tokenized real-world assets, lending markets, and stablecoin payments. TradFi institutions are already asking how retail users access cheaper loans on-chain, showing that DeFi's efficiency could become the Trojan horse that pulls traditional finance deeper into crypto rails.Looking forward, the fusion of AI with DeFi may transform finance into an information-driven ecosystem. Trusted execution environments, prediction markets, and conditional markets could allow agents to trade on beliefs and probabilities with transparency, blending deterministic blockchains with probabilistic AI—a glimpse of what financial Venice in the information age might look like.

Grayscale has filed an S-1 with the SEC to convert its Avalanche Trust into a Spot AVAX ETF. If approved, this could mark one of the first U.S.-listed ETFs giving direct exposure to a smart contract blockchain beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Avant delivers the highest risk-adjusted yield on your assets. Powered by on-chain strategies.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaulGuest: Rhett Shipp, CEO Avant Protocol Avant Protocol➜ https://bit.ly/AvantYields00:00 Intro00:10 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:41 Grayscale Avalanche ETF!01:10 Avant TVL Growing01:44 Avant Yields on USDC & Bitcoin03:33 Utilizing Yield Platforms05:18 How Interest Rates Effect Yield Rewards07:02 How often do Yields pay out?08:23 Withdrawal process10:35 Avalanche + Going Cross-Chain11:39 Avax Integrations12:20 Borrow Strategies13:15 Avax Stablecoin TVL14:08 Avalanche Staking ETF Potential15:52 Avax Treasury Company?18:40 outro#Crypto #Avax #Ethereum~AVAX Preps For ETF with EPIC Stablecoin Yields!

In this episode, we went live to discuss Kaito's business model, revenues, and token dynamics. We also took a look at lending markets, including Aave's dominance, Morpho's growth, and Maple and Euler's momentum. Finally, we reviewed Aerodrome's Coinbase integration and Fluid's expansion plans.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 real yield, by redirecting chain revenue back to active DeFi users. The 1 billion KAT campaign is live. Bridge and deposit directly into vaults in one simple click and start earning immediately on your ETH, BTC, USDC, and more.  Go to app.katana.network to check it out.  -- Is your treasury losing value to inflation? Learn how to make digital assets like ETH and SOL productive with uncorrelated, protocol-driven staking rewards.  A new report from Liquid Collective and EigenCloud outlines a practical guide for CFOs to integrate institutional-grade staking and restaking.  Read The Productive Treasury Report: https://liquidcollective.io/corporate-treasury-staking/  -- Crypto's premiere institutional conference returns to London in October 2025. Use code 0x100 for £100 off at checkout: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london -- Blockworks is hiring a Research Data Analyst. If you live in SQL and love making sense of onchain chaos, apply today: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/Blockworks?utm_source=EQPb2dAAxr -- Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Daniel: https://x.com/_dshap Follow Kunal: https://x.com/Kunallegendd 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/+UFFz4z3qyrhhMDYx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (4:17) What's Next For Kaito? (28:32) Ads (Katana & Eigen Cloud) (29:36) Lending Market Update (52:47) Ads (Katana & Eigen Cloud) (54:08) Updates on Aerodrome & Fluid (1:30:20) 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.

Paul Frambot is the CoFounder and CEO of Morpho.In this episode, we explore how Morpho's modular, permissionless infrastructure prices risk, allowing anyone to create lending and borrowing markets with any asset. Paul shares his insights on Morpho's popular Coinbase integration for $600M in Bitcoin-backed loans, the growing role of RWAs, and why Morpho recently transitioned to a token-only model. We also dive into how Morpho V2 will introduce fixed-rate lending and multichain expansion, plus their grand ambition to collapse the cost of trust in finance.------

In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, Paul Frambot, Co-Founder of Morpho, details how DeFi is transforming the financial industry by intersecting with fintech, shifting value to network users, and reshaping how lending protocols work. He outlines the evolution from early peer-to-peer lending to today's permissionless, immutable infrastructure, highlighting Morpho's product design, its approach to risk management, and specific use cases in institutional finance and global wallet integration. Discussions cover the role of risk managers, transparency benefits, the emergence of DeFi as backbone infrastructure for fintechs, and how platforms like Coinbase now use Morpho behind the scenes.Paul reflects on how Morpho enables global liquidity, allows businesses and individuals to create custom lending markets, and how DeFi's open competition leads to better rates and more efficient markets. The conversation wraps with thoughts on unsecured lending, the path to real-world financial product integration, and Morpho's long-term vision to become the foundational protocol for global financing.Chapters:00:00 Fintech disruption, DeFi's impact on infrastructure 01:21 Founding Morpho: backstory and protocol design 03:04 Pushing for permissionless, immutable protocol infrastructure 04:16 Institutional adoption, wallet integrations, and B2B use cases 07:01 Managing risk and collateral in open protocols 10:32 Shift in institutional engagement and business adoption 15:20 Native on-chain fund issuance, regulations, and international frameworks 17:04 Equity and securities as next steps for on-chain finance 19:03 Real-world example: Coinbase leveraging Morpho for global lending liquidity 20:28 End-to-end DeFi integrations: wallet abstraction and feature parity 22:26 Four core benefits when fintechs use DeFi as backend 24:07 Transparency, self-custody, and proof of reserves in DeFi 25:06 Institutional desire for infrastructure ownership—not just distribution 26:29 Competitive rates: DeFi vs. traditional finance lending 27:51 Barriers for banks: regulation, compliance, privacy, and operational hurdles 30:00 Privacy on-chain: transaction anonymity vs. amount privacy 32:29 How DeFi lending markets evolved: competition and network effects 34:00 Differing visions: Morpho as infrastructure vs. Aave as integrated bank 37:12 Market size: overcollateralized and undercollateralized lending potential 38:04 How DeFi could unlock unsecured credit 41:24 Under-collateralized lending, trust, and on-chain identity primitives 44:28 Morpho's long-term vision and the future of DeFi/fintech convergence

Description: This week, we're digging into the market's reaction to the latest CPI data and what it means for the macro landscape as we look ahead to the Jackson Hole symposium. We'll discuss expectations for the event, the ongoing debate around potential new Federal Reserve appointments, and provide an update on the tariff situation.The main event in crypto is Ethereum's explosive +23% move on the week, with LDO moving in concert. We'll break down the key drivers behind the rally, including a massive $1.8 billion in ETF inflows, over $2 billion in large Digital Asset Trust (DAT) purchases, and a significant regulatory clarification that liquid staking derivatives (LSDs) will avoid security status. While ETH is technically overbought, we note that funding rates have not yet become excessively rich.We then look at the future of the Ethereum ecosystem, providing an update on the staking exit queue and the evolving discussion around new products like staking ETFs versus the established DATs. We'll also touch on strong network fundamentals, with daily transactions averaging 1.7 million in August.Finally, we have game-changing news from Coinbase. The company is rolling out DEX trading directly in the main Coinbase app for U.S. users, unlocking access to millions of on-chain assets, particularly on Base. In addition, Coinbase Asset Management is launching a second Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund to deepen liquidity across DeFi protocols like Aave, Morpho, and Jupiter.Topics Covered:Macro & Policy:Analysis of the latest CPI data.What to expect from the Jackson Hole symposium.The debate around potential new Fed chair appointments.An update on the tariff situation.Ethereum's Massive Rally:Unpacking the +23% move and LDO's performance.Key Drivers: $1.8B in ETF flows and $2B in DAT purchases.Regulatory Win: Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs) avoiding security status.An update on the ETH staking exit queue.Network Health: 1.7 million daily transactions in August.Coinbase News & Product Launches:DEX Trading: Trading on-chain assets directly in the main Coinbase app.DeFi Liquidity: The launch of a second Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund for protocols like Aave and Morpho.A look at the AI tools being used at Coinbase.CB ResearchBitcoin, Liquidity, and Macro CrossroadsSpeakers:Ben Floyd, Head of Execution ServicesDavid Duong, Global Head of ResearchColin Basco, Institutional ResearchBen Rodriguez, Senior Protocol Specialist

Bitcoin is showing serious strength — and some analysts are now predicting a run to $140,000 sooner than expected. In this episode, I break down the data, on-chain trends, and market signals that suggest a massive move could be coming.

This week we dive into market dynamics that led to crypto's strong price action on the week. The team walks through flows, derivative markets, and meme coin thematics. We also spend time with Merlin Egalite, co-founder @ Morpho Labs to walk through Merlin's vision of DeFi lending, Coinbase's crypto backed loan product, and Morpho v2.Speakers:Joshua Pak, Senior CES Sales TraderDavid Duong, Global Head of ResearchMerlin Egalite, Co-founder of Morpho Labs

Tune in to this episode of the Security Token Show where this week Herwig Konings and guest contributors, Tal Elyashiv, Managing Partner at SPiCE VC, Nico Pantelis, Partner at Blue Bay Ventures, and Jason Barraza cover the industry leading headlines and market movements, including Robinhood's tokenized stocks, stablecoin issuers like Circle and Ripple applying for bank charters, SPiCE VC's 3rd investor payout, and more RWA news!   This week Jason Barraza had a chance to sit with Yuval Rooz, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Asset, for an inside look at their $135 million raise, the growing momentum behind Canton Network including integrating with Nasdaq Calyspo, and why privacy, composability, and real world asset tokenization as a whole are going to change global markets.  Did Yuval leave you on a cliff hanger before the RWA Foundation Updates? Jason and Yuval dive into it and more on the full interview available here: https://youtu.be/Aj4URNZo9uM    Company of the Week - Herwig: Robinhood   Companies in the news include SPiCE VC, Circle, Ripple, Robinhood, Republic, SpaceX, OpenAI, S&P Dow Jones Indices, Centrifuge, Anemoy, Janus Henderson, Midas, Fasanara, Morpho, Steakhouse Financial, Bitfinex Securities, Castle Community Bank, Arbra, Colb, Gemini, Arbitrum, Euroclear, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, FAB, HSBC, Bybit, xStocks, Dinari, BitGo, Spiko, Chainlink, MetaWealth, Securitize, Redstone, Apex Group, GLEIF, ERC-3643 Association, Kinexys by J.P.Morgan, S&P Global, Particula, 21X, GF Securities, Hashkey, OnRe, Lynq Network, European Central Bank, Ondo, Pantera, Zult, Stable, AMINA, Ripple, Paxos, World Liberty Financial, Plume, Paul Atkins/ SEC, SIFMA   Check Out Tal's Book “Investing in Revolutions”: https://www.amazon.com/Investing-Revolutions-Creating-Transformational-Technology/dp/B0DKS3YFWV#detailBullets_feature_div    TokenizeThis 2025 Conference Review: https://docsend.com/v/k8bn7/tt25  STM Predicts $30-50T in RWAs by 2030: https://docsend.com/view/7jx2nsjq6dsun2b9    More STM.co Reports: https://reports.stm.co/  Join the RWA Foundation and Read the Whitepaper: RWAF.xyz  Learn More About WALLY DAO: WallyDAO.xyz    ⏰ TABLE OF CONTENTS ⏰ 0:00 Introduction 0:16 Welcome 0:47 Market Movements 34:06 STS Interviews: Yuval Rooz, Digital Asset 45:23 RWA Foundation Updates 46:52 Token Debrief 58:18 Companies of The Week  

This week, Ryan and David unpack Circle's stunning IPO debut, soaring to a $25B market cap and triggering Wall Street's stablecoin frenzy. They break down the landmark Genius Act vote, bringing unprecedented regulatory clarity to stablecoins, and dive into Stripe's latest crypto bet, acquiring wallet innovator Privy. Polymarket goes mainstream in an official integration with Twitter, while SEC Chair Paul Atkins embraces DeFi as fundamentally American. Plus, Gemini quietly files for IPO, Plasma's billion-dollar Tether chain ignites, and Trump unexpectedly endorses crypto at Coinbase. ------

In this episode, we discuss Plasma's token sale, and whether USDT supply on Tron will migrate to Plasma. We also unpack Morpho's efforts to align token vs equity incentives. Finally, we dive into what products we are currently interested in and trying out. 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. -- Resources Building the Future of Global Payments: https://youtu.be/8Zd_MTSFojQ?feature=shared Axiom: Breaking Open the Trading Bot Market: https://x.com/defi_kay_/status/1920154686642139474 -- Accelerate your app development on Algorand with AlgoKit 3.0—now with native TypeScript and Python support, visual debugging, and seamless testing. Build, test, and deploy smarter with tools designed for speed and simplicity. Start building with AlgoKit today: https://algorand.co/algokit?utm_source=blockworkspodcast&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=algokit3&utm_id=algokit3&utm_term=algokit3 -- 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  -- 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 Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ 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 (2:59) Plasma's XPL Token Sale (12:20) Ads (Algorand & Ledger) (13:06) Will Tron's USDT Supply Migrate to Plasma? (29:43) Ads (Algorand & Ledger) (30:52) Morpho's Token Announcement (41:10) Marinade Ad (41:42) What New Products Are We Checking Out? (57:28) Come to Permissionless -- 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.

Kedian Sun is the CoFounder at Level.In this episode, we dive into Level, a new stablecoin protocol offering yield lending USDC and USDT to blue-chip protocols, including how Level's design enables higher yields, what risks and tradeoffs come with that, and how stablecoin farmers can put lvlUSD to work across DeFi protocols like Pendle and Morpho.------

Joining us this week is Alex Thorn to break down why crypto markets are taking a hit. Major hacks, bearish macro signals, and fresh tariffs from the U.S. all played a role. But it's not all bad news: the SEC is backing off from lawsuits against Coinbase, OpenSea, and Uniswap, signaling a potential shift in regulatory pressure. Plus, Bybit suffered the biggest crypto hack ever, losing $1.5B—how did it happen, and who's behind it? Follow Alex: https://x.com/intangiblecoins ------

This week's Weekly Rollup covers Trump's clash with the Fed over interest rates and the surprising crypto moves from Trump Media. Gauntlet's Tarun Chitra joins us to unpack the latest developments—from OpenSea's upcoming airdrop to Arbitrum's permissionless fault proofs—while we debate whether airdrops are truly over. We also dig into Vitalik's “communist” joke and Dave Portnoy's memecoin mania. Tune in for all the drama and alpha happening in the second week of February! ------

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. ------