Podcasts about permissionless

In this episode, we sat down at Permissionless with Felipe and Noah from Theia to cover crypto's macro environment, stablecoin market dynamics, and the evolution of onchain interest rates. We also explore fixed-rate lending demand, crypto equities, tokenized assets, transparency frameworks, and trends in TradFi's onchain activity. 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. -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees.  Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos  -- 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 -- Follow Felipe: https://x.com/TheiaResearch Follow Noah: https://x.com/TraderNoah Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor 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) Macro Outlook (7:59) Demand For Fixed-Rate Lending (10:07) Aptos Ad (10:29) Crypto Equities (17:31) Do We Need Equities Onchain? (26:17) Aptos Ad (26:50) Should Crypto Companies IPO Onchain? (33:22) Disclosure & Transparency (43:26) Algorand Ad (44:01) TradFi's Onchain Activity -- 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 went live from Permissionless with Pat Kim, Sal Qadir, and Vishal Gupta to discuss the evolving landscape of consumer crypto apps. We dove into hybrid CeFi-DeFi platforms, real-time data markets, asset discoverability, wallet UX, on-chain trading trends, ecosystem selection, and more. Enjoy! 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 Pat: https://x.com/patkkim Follow Sal: https://x.com/salxyz Follow Vishal: https://x.com/vishalkgupta 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 (4:48) Consumer Trends (10:05) Ads (Katana & Ledger) (10:42) Differentiating Product UX (16:38) Choosing Where to Build (21:13) Ads (Katana & Ledger) (22:18) Attracting New Users (31:15) Marinade Ad (31:47) Defining Success (35:31) Product Roadmaps (37:22) The Most Exciting Trends -- 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.

For episode 538 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Luke Barwikowski, Founder of Pixels while at Permissionless 4.Pixels is a captivating, open-ended world of farming and exploration, built one pixel at a time. Gathering resources, advancing skills, and building relationships while exploring the story and quests woven throughout the Pixels Universe. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:16 | Who is Luke Barwikowski?8:04 | Future of Web3 Gaming17:12 | How does Pixels work?21:07 | UI/UX issues in Web326:42 | Pixels at Permissionless32:34 | Pixels website, socials & community36:56 | RAPID FIRE SESSION

This week, we're excited to share with our community a bonus episode from PERMISSIONLESS IV, which just took place this past week in Brooklyn, NY. This is a Fireside Chat with Yano and Ivan Soto-Wright, the CEO of MoonPay, and Sherri Haymond of MasterCard who dive in and discuss the fusion of DeFi and TradFi. -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Ivan - https://x.com/ivanhodl Follow Sherri - https://x.com/SherriHaymond Follow Jason - https://x.com/jasonyanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- 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] -- CHAPTERS 00:25 - Intro 01:00 - Mastercard's Web3 Journey 02:53 - Stablecoins + MoonPay 05:08 - MoonPay + MasterCard Partnership 07:28 - Katana Ad 08:28 - Beneficiaries Of The Future Of DeFi + TradFi 12:25 - Global Stablecoin Adoption 15:25 - Stablecoin Backed Cards 16:31 - Katana Ad 20:12 - Future Industry Thesis For Tokenization -- 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.

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.

This week, we're excited to share with our community a bonus episode from PERMISSIONLESS IV, which just took place this past week in Brooklyn, NY. This is a Fireside Chat with Yano and Konstantin Richter of Blockdaemon and it brings all the alpha for builders and investors in the space! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Konstantin - https://x.com/konstantin11 Follow Jason - https://x.com/jasonyanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- 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] -- CHAPTERS 00:25 - Intro01:00 - Operating In Crypto Throughout The Years02:50 - Navigating Narratives05:09 - Blockdaemon's Business Model08:49 - Balancing Where Industry Is Today VS Tomorrow12:49 - IPO Strategies For Blockdaemon17:35 - Institutional Outlook Over Next 12 Months 21:20 - US As Crypto World Leader -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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

In this special bonus episode, we dive into the takeaways from Permissionless IV, unpacking the biggest industry narratives and themes shaping crypto today. We discuss the future of stablecoins, give a candid macro outlook, and explore how Big Tech is positioning itself as the next crypto overlord. Finally, we reflect on some predictions we got wrong – and what we learned from them. Enjoy! — Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Forward Guidance: https://twitter.com/ForwardGuidance Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx Forward Guidance Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/forwardguidance — Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:57 Permissionless IV Takeaways 07:00 Biggest Industry Narratives 12:00 Future of Stablecoins 17:44 Macro Outlook 20:47 Big Tech Overlords 28:38 Predictions We Got Wrong — 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 #Crypto #Markets #ForwardGuidance

To recap Permissionless, we got the hosts from 0xResearch, Forward Guidance, Lightspeed, and Supply Shock together to discuss their thoughts from the conference, and what they are excited about going forward. Enjoy! -- Bitcoin DeFi is heating up on Aptos, the BTCFi growth chain with nearly $400M in BTC assets supported by a secure, fast, and affordable MVM environment. Aptos users can acquire, hold, and earn attractive BTCFi yields via Echo aBTC and OKX xBTC, without typical bridge risks and high fees.  Explore BTC yield opportunities on Aptos via OKX Earn and Aptos-native platforms https://web3.okx.com/earn/activity/xbtc-aptos  -- 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 -- Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave 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 (1:24) Permissionless IV Takeaways (7:27) Aptos Ad (7:49) Big Industry Narrartives & Themes (12:51) Stablecoins' Future (18:29) Aptos Ad (19:02) Macro Outlook (22:03) Algorand Ad (22:38) Big Tech Overloads (30:32) Predictions We Made That Were Wrong -- 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.

This week, we're excited to share with our community a bonus episode which recaps PERMISSIONLESS IV, which just took place this past week in Brooklyn, NY. This episode features some of the biggest names in the Blockworks podcast family and we hope you enjoy all the alpha! – Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave – Follow Lightspeed:   / lightspeedpodhq   Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ –

In this episode, we bring on Blockworks co-founder Jason Yanowitz (Yano) to break down the strange energy of this bull market. Robinhood is launching an L2. IPOs are flying off the shelves. HYPE is quietly flipping SOL and ETH. Meanwhile, Permissionless 2025 may have been the highest IQ conference in years, but no one can agree on the narrative.~~~~~

To recap Permissionless, we got the hosts from 0xResearch, Forward Guidance, Lightspeed, and Supply Shock together to discuss their thoughts from the conference, and what they are excited about going forward. Enjoy! -- Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:16) Permissionless IV Takeaways (7:19) Big Industry Narrartives & Themes (12:21) Stablecoins' Future (18:03) Macro Outlook (21:04) Big Tech Overloads (28:54) Predictions We Made That Were Wrong -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve 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. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This is a live episode recorded at Permissionless 2025 with Tzvi (Baxus), Luca (Pudgy Penguins), Armani (Backpack) & Santi (Inversion). We deep dive into how to acquire users in crypto, finding PMF, why it's time to build great apps & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Tzvi: https://x.com/web4O Follow Luca: https://x.com/LucaNetz Follow Armani: https://x.com/armaniferrante Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lightspeed Join the Lightspeed Telegram: https://t.me/+QUl_ZOj2nMJlZTEx -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users. Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [https://app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates] -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors the Lightspeed podcast. As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your Solana assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your SOL are safe. SOL lovers, grab your Ledger Flex Solana Edition now at: https://ecommerce-shop-frontend.stg.ldg-tech.com/products/ledger-flex-solana-edition-sol-eligibility -- (00:00) Introduction (01:26) Acquiring Users In Crypto (06:46) Crypto's Path Forward In The Next 10 Years (13:52) Katana Ad (14:45) Ledger Ad (15:15) Finding PMF In Crypto (20:05) The Next Evolution Of Crypto Exchanges (29:13) Katana Ad (30:05) Ledger Ad (30:35) Why Build Consumer Apps? -- Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation. Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This crossover episode is coming to you LIVE from Permissionless! Michael, Santi, Mippo, and Jason discuss the growth of prediction markets, crypto's own “Magnificent 7” forming, Bitcoin's dominance, and stablecoins going mainstream. Thanks for tuning in! -- 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.  -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Bell Curve! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:20) The Growth of Prediction Markets (4:05) Polymarket vs Kalshi's Business Models (9:25) Ads (Arkham & Ledger) (10:09) Is Crypto Forming Its Own Mag 7? (18:49) Global Capital Pools and the State of Venture (27:47) Bitcoin Dominance Is Up Only (33:44) Ads (Arkham & Ledger) (34:59) Verifiable Apps and the Effectiveness of the DAO (38:10) How to Play the Stablecoin Boom -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve 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. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

We're coming to you live from Permissionless! We cover Polymarket's resurgence and cultural relevance, PumpFun's consumer-driven strategy and funding ambitions, and the evolving role of trading bots and prosumer apps. We also explore CEX onchain strategies, Robinhood's approach to crypto, and how IPO trends may reshape the industry's capital markets. 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 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 (0:52) Polymarket's New Raise (9:51) Ads (Katana & Legder) (10:28) PumpFun's Social Strategy (19:30) Ads (Katana & Legder) (20:35) Trading Bots & Prosumer Apps (27:31) PUMPs Impact on Solana (32:03) Marinade Ad (32:35) CEX Onchain Product Offerings (41:58) Dunk Boccaccio and Danny -- 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.

On this week's Roundup, Yano and Santi explore Blockworks' recently released Token Transparency framework, discuss the passing of the GENIUS act through the senate, and continue to marvel and engage with the fire plays right now - Hyperliquid and CRCL.  -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts -- Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod -- Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh -- GEODNET is the world's largest RTK network, delivering real-time, centimeter-level precision for drones, robots, farmers, and first responders. Recognized by the U.S. Congress, this blockchain-powered network supports mission-critical applications across a wide range of industries. Discover how GEODNET is changing the world: [https://geodnet.com] -- Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes. Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Expansion! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now, and build confidently, knowing your BTC, ETH, SOL, and more are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Citrea is the first zero-knowledge rollup to enhance the capabilities of Bitcoin blockspace and enable Bitcoin applications (₿apps). Citrea is optimistically verified by Bitcoin, offering the most Bitcoin-secured and native way to extend BTC's utility to DeFi. Learn more about Citrea: https://citrea.xyz/?utm_source=bellcurve&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=website_promo Follow Citrea on X/Twitter for the latest on its journey to mainnet: https://x.com/citrea_xyz -- Chapters: (00:00) Intro (01:24) Token Transparency Launch (22:30) Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise) (24:06) Permissionless (27:26) Stablecoin Summer (30:27) Market Update (39:45) Ads (Geodnet, Bitwise) (41:22) Hyperliquid (54:10) Ads (Ledger, Citrea) (55:41) Tron + USD1 (01:01:21) Cycle Top? (01:12:20) Eigen Cloud — 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.

In this episode, we unpack crypto's “revenue meta,” the shift from narrative-driven investing to fundamentals, and how token value accrual is evolving. We also cover CEX-DEX integrations, PumpFun's token valuation, HYPE buybacks, and why institutional capital is reshaping market dynamics. 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  -- 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 -- 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 Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor 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 (1:43) Evaluating Crypto Fundamentals (18:49) Ads (Katana & Ledger) (19:26) Crossover Between CEXs & DEXs (29:42) Ads (Katana & Ledger) (30:47) PumpFun's Valuation (40:51) Ads (Marinade & Algorand) (41:53) HYPE Buybacks (47:10) Permissionless is Next Week -- 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.

This week, we discuss the federal court injunction against Trump's tariffs and whether this marks a true policy shift or just legal theater. The crew also dives into stealth bailouts via Treasury bill issuance, Japan's inflation puzzle, AI's productivity promises, and the looming housing and credit crunch. Plus, stablecoins are emerging as major buyers of U.S. debt. 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 Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/forwardguidance Forward Guidance Telegram: https://t.me/+CAoZQpC-i6BjYTEx — Weekly Roundup Charts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y-opkz9g_zdZo2XzMWZ4KnE7PzzmvTSe/view?usp=sharing — Join us at Permissionless IV June 24th - 26th. Use code FG10 for 10% OFF! https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv — Blockdaemon is the gateway to the decentralized economy, securing over $110B in digital assets for 400+ institutions with blockchain nodes, APIs, MPC wallets and vaults, and staking solutions. Learn more: www.blockdaemon.com 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. Echo Protocol is the first Bitcoin liquid re-staking and yield layer on MoveVM. As the second-largest protocol on Aptos by TVL, Echo secures nearly half of the network's bridged assets with ~$200M in aBTC minted. Check out https://www.echo-protocol.xyz/ to learn more! — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:10) Permissionless (04:25) Court Blocks Trump Tariffs (10:04) Has Anything Really Changed? (11:16) Ads (Blockdaemon, Arkham, Aptos) (12:59) Has Anything Really Changed? (15:44) Economy Mostly Fine (17:32) It's All About Flows (20:46) BOJ & The Acronym Factory (25:36) AI Disruption (30:09) Japan Financial Repression (32:08) Ads (Blockdaemon, Arkham, Aptos) (34:33) Delinquencies & Real Wages (36:07) Endowments, VC, & Private Markets (42:46) Housing Teetering (47:16) Trump & Powell Meet (48:38) Winning Innovation Themes (50:54) BIS Stablecoin Paper — 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.

In this episode, Jon Grinnell joins Jarrett Carpenter to dive into the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency and digital finance. They break down Bitcoin and Ethereum's price trends, the growing influence of stablecoins, and what a future without traditional banks might look like. The conversation takes a provocative turn with an in-depth look at the Worldcoin project—its bold vision for universal basic income, global identity verification, and the ethical dilemmas it raises.They also explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping crypto, trust, and digital identity. As bots and automation blur the lines between human and machine, Jarrett and Jon discuss the urgent need for innovative tools to verify humanity in an increasingly AI-driven world. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of crypto, AI, and the future of financial sovereignty—especially in emerging markets where technology adoption has the power to redefine opportunity.Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/nSGFHsq4DaMEPISODE CHAPTERS00:00 - Episode Intro00:09 - Jon Is Back On The Pod01:00 - Jarrett Has Joined Blockworks - FUTURE10 for 10% off Permissionless - https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv02:13 - Bitcoin Is PUMPING!03:15 - Will The ETH / BTC Chart Grow Wider Or Revert Back To Older Trends? (Jon Is BULLISH On ETH)08:08 - Ethereum's The Future Of Decentralized Finance08:51 - Ethereum Is A Mullet12:20 - Coinbase Bitcoin Loans Via Morpho Are On Ethereum15:00 - US Crypto Sentiment Has Shifted A Ton In Last 6 Months16:00 - The Future Of Stablecoins (USDC & USDT)17:07 - USDC On Base Is TOO CLEAN - https://youtu.be/flq1bxH9Lqo?si=2DKZFqes5BtZ-GAF18:48 - Brian Armstrong's Crypto Vision Is Here20:22 - Use Cases For Stablecoins = Sending Money Globally (Overseas)20:55 - The Future Of Crypto & Social Media21:48 - Venmo & CashApp Are Just Middlemen Soon To Be Replaced24:08 - What Does The World Look Like Without Banks?26:18 - Will Crypto Follow The Internet's Ease-Of-Use Trajectory?27:30 - What Are The Future Signals For Crypto?28:28 - ZK Proof Identity & Acct Abstraction Is The Future Of Crypto29:50 - Is WorldCoin Good Or Bad? Is It The Future?46:00 - Should Coinbase Replace Its Customer Success Employees With AI?53:55 - Crypto Content Creators Leaving Every Halving54:45 - AI's New Video Upgrades Are Wild59:20 - We All Need To Protect Ourselves Against AI Ransom Videos01:04:42 - Stay Curious To Learn About Tomorrow's TechnologyJon's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jongrinnellsf/Jon on X - https://x.com/jkg_ethFuture Signal is a podcast hosted and produced by Jarrett Carpenter that explores tomorrow's tech today.All of Future Signal's content is not financial advice but rather edu-tainment. All of our episodes are available on YT as well as wherever you listen to podcasts.Please follow us on social media and check out our website:X - https://www.twitter.com/futuresignalxyzInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/futuresignalxyz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/futuresignalxyzLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-signal-xyz/Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/futuresignalpodFor more info on the podcast, please check out https://www.futuresignal.xyz/To learn more about Future Signal's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

Ming Wu is the founder of RabbitX, a global, permissionless perpetual futures exchange for the next generation of traders. RabbitX aims to redefine market access by combining speed, transparency, and zero fees. The platform offers deep liquidity across 100+ markets, up to 50x leverage, and low-latency execution, available 24/7 with no account restrictions.  Why you should listen Ming Wu, founder of RabbitX, discusses his journey from traditional finance to the world of crypto trading, particularly focusing on perpetual futures. He explains the advantages of perpetual futures over traditional futures, the unique appeal of leverage in trading, and the innovative zero-fee trading model of RabbitX. Ming also shares insights on the future of finance, the importance of decentralized finance (DeFi), and the potential for disruption in traditional markets. He emphasizes the significance of Bitcoin and gold as safe-haven assets in a changing global economy. Supporting links Stabull Finance RabbitX Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin   If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

For episode 520, Brandon Zemp is joined by Rena Shah, COO of Trust Machines, the largest ecosystem of Bitcoin applications to maximize the value of the Bitcoin network. Rena, ex-head of exchange at Binance, scaled trading volume from $30M to $3B in 18 months. With a unique background in commodities, drilling engineering (including offshore rig work and Bitcoin mining), and managing a $300M energy portfolio for the Houston Texans' family office, Rena now works with Trust Machines, building the largest Bitcoin application ecosystem. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction1:04 | Who is Rena Shah?4:40 | What is Trust Machines?5:32 | Bitcoin ecosystem9:07 | Building layers for Bitcoin14:46 | Bitcoin vs. Multichain Ecosystems15:46 | Applications20:17 | Future of Bitcoin’s ecosystem22:30 | Steak N Shake accepts Bitcoin24:12 | Trust Machines roadmap26:10 | Permissionless 2025

On today's PRO Research Meeting, Kyle, Martin, and Jay break down the harsh reality of crypto: 99% of tokens are trash. From tokenomics to regulation, from DeFi's dominance over CeFi to the future of yield-bearing stablecoins, the team pulls no punches. They also dig into why investing in crypto today is like angel investing with worse odds, and why the real edge is in going deep and staying focused. If you want a no-BS look at where the space is headed, this is your blueprint.

In today's episode we go behind the scenes of the new Ethereum documentary featuring Vitalik Buterin. The filmmakers take us inside Vitalik's mind, lifestyle, and values — from building bunny worlds in Excel as a kid to helping Ukraine fund its war effort through Ethereum. We unpack why Vitalik skipped the White House Crypto Summit, how he handles the spotlight, and what the film reveals about his view on leadership, decentralization, speculation, and building through bear markets. If you've ever wondered what makes Ethereum's creator tick, this is the story you've been waiting for.

Tariffs have no resolution in sight and uncertainty is off the charts—so we called in Lord Fed, UK-based portfolio manager and macro expert, to help us make sense of it all. From Trump's global tariff games and China's next move, to why Jerome Powell is holding his ground and how gold and Bitcoin fit in, this episode covers everything an investor needs to know about surviving (and thriving) in today's macro chaos. Plus: is the Fed about to cut rates? Will the stock market crash if the trade war drags on?

In today's episode, we break down the macro storm brewing in global markets—from rising Treasury yields and tariff wars to inflation pressure and the Fed's next move. Investors are asking: will the Fed step in, or let things break? We explore how game theory, global trade tension, and investor sentiment are colliding to shape the next market move—and why gold and Bitcoin might be flashing early signals. If you're trying to make sense of the chaos, this episode is your map.

In this episode, we're joined by Yano, to unpack his 10 biggest takeaways from the 2025 DAS. This is a macro-to-micro walkthrough of everything shaping crypto's next phase—from U.S. regulation and stablecoins to onchain private credit and the maturing of token design.~~~~~

Barna Kiss began his career in early-stage venture capital, before later transitioning to working with Layer-1 blockchains and decentralized storage networks, focusing on scaling infrastructure and advancing decentralized ecosystems. Leveraging his expertise in DeFi, Barna co-founded Malda, a first of its kind permissionless clearinghouse, that quickly gained traction. Malda has since grown to a peak Total Value Locked of $110 million and a peak Fully Diluted Valuation of $70 million, cementing its place as a key player in the decentralized finance space. 

Barna Kiss began his career in early-stage venture capital, before later transitioning to working with Layer-1 blockchains and decentralized storage networks, focusing on scaling infrastructure and advancing decentralized ecosystems. Leveraging his expertise in DeFi, Barna co-founded Malda, a first of its kind permissionless clearinghouse, that quickly gained traction. Malda has since grown to a peak Total Value Locked of $110 million and a peak Fully Diluted Valuation of $70 million, cementing its place as a key player in the decentralized finance space. 

Join Piers Kicks as he hosts Jeffrey "Jiho" Zirlin of Sky Mavis for an exploration of Ronin's evolution from Axie Infinity's scaling solution to becoming the premier gaming chain, now on the cusp of going permissionless with an impressive ecosystem of curated titles.

MilliΞ is the CoFounder of Truemarkets. In this episode, we explore why decentralized prediction markets are still in the early innings of development and how they will redefine forecasting global events and uncovering truth. We also learn how Truemarkets is addressing key challenges in dispute resolution, integrating AI for permissionless market creation, and implementing a token to accelerate early community involvement in the success of their platform. NOTE: We recorded this episode just before the US election results in November 2024, but the conversation is still just as relevant post-election. If you hear any comments related to the election, we were still uncertain who would win and whether Polymarket's results would prove to be a leading indicator for voter sentiment in the election. ------

Ethereum Foundation researcher Mike Neuder joins us at the Bankless Summit with a really bullish articulation of what ETH and Ethereum is in 2024. Mike Neuder explains why ETH is permissionless, why ETH is money and therefore why ETH is permissionless money.  ------

Ron Bodkin is CEO and Co-Founder of TheoriqAI (https://www.theoriq.ai), the first on-chain multi-agent system, enabling users to build, deploy, and earn via a community-governed AI agent marketplace, developed under the ChainML AI agent research and development platform. Ron has held pioneering AI roles at the world's most innovative tech companies, shares his journey from Google to founding TheoriqAI, his passionate commitment to community governed AI, the role of decentralization in ensuring safe and ethical AI, and his reflections on data economy creation as a use case.

For episode 451, Jeremy Frank & Chris Sotraidis join Brandon Zemp on the show to talk about Autonomys. Their network provides the infrastructure to scale decentralized AI 3.0 applications on-chain—hyper-scalable permanent data storage, super fast data availability & flexible EVM-compatible decoupled execution. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:54 | Who are Jeremy Frank & Chris Sotraidis? 2:17 | What is Autonomys? 4:48 | What is Decentralized AI? 7:06 | Permissionless 2024 7:52 | Mainnet launch timeline 8:40 | Autonomys roadmap for 2024 & 2025 9:50 | Dev docs & resources 10:11 | Autonomys website, social media & community

For episode 450, Rushi Manche & Jason Yanowitz join Brandon Zemp at Permissionless 2024 to discuss the event, what BlockWorks is doing next and what's on the roadmap for Movement. Blockworks is a financial media brand that delivers news and insights about digital assets to millions of investors. Their editorial content, newsletters, podcasts and events provide investors with the critical analysis and information they need to make smarter decisions about digital assets. Movement Labs is the first network of modular Move-based blockchains built to combine performance with liquidity and composability. They have come together to share their passion for Move with the industry and make their favorite programming language available to as many people around the world as possible. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 1:00 | Permissionless 2024 Recap 4:20 | Why Salt Lake City, Utah? 7:35 | Who is Rushi Manche? 8:00 | Who is Jason Yanowitz? 8:50 | What is BlockWorks Advisory? 10:08 | What is Movement doing at Permissionless? 10:42 | What is Movement doing in 2024? 11:18 | Highlights from Permissionless 2024 14:42 | Future of Crypto in the United States 17:35 | Movement and BlockWorks roadmaps for 2025

For episode 448, General Counsel Philip Milestone joins Brandon Zemp to chat about Valora. Valora is a mobile-first crypto wallet native to the Celo Platform, available on both iOS and Android devices. Valora makes blockchain useful and accessible on even the most basic smartphones, enabling the 6 billion smartphone users worldwide to reliably save, send, and spend crypto as easily as sending a text message. You can download Valora on the App Store and Google Play Store. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:50 | Permissionless 2024 4:11 | Who is Philip Milestone? 7:33 | What is Valora? 10:06 | What makes Valora unique as a Crypto wallet? 12:15 | Where is Valora available? 12:55 | Valora Fiat On and Off ramps? 15:15 | How do payments work on Valora? 17:04 | Valora at Permissionless 2024 20:10 | Valora website & social media

For episode 446, Core Contributor Anna Kazlauskas joins Brandon Zemp to talk more about Vana and how they are building a network for user-owned data. Vana is a company committed to an open internet where individuals have control over their personal data and the AI models they contribute to. The company envisions a future where AI models are developed collaboratively by communities, similar to open-source software. To achieve this, Vana aims to break down the barriers of data silos by empowering users to export their own data. By doing so, researchers can access high-quality datasets and foster innovation in AI. Vana's ultimate goal is to create a foundation model that is owned by its users, trained on data contributed by 100 million individuals, and powered by their collective computing resources. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:36 | Who is Anna Kazlauskas? 2:32 | Bitcoin mining story 3:49 | What is Vana? 5:25 | Data protection & ownership 6:50 | Will AI take our jobs? 7:19 | East coast labor strike 8:53 | Vana use-cases & examples 11:14 | Earning from your data & data incentives 13:30 | Permissionless 2024 14:38 | What is Decentralized AI? 19:30 | Eliminating bias in AI 20:19 | Vana website, social media & community 20:37 | Vana roadmap for 2025

Gary Gensler's reign of terror is over. It's ATH week. With a sweeping Republican win and Trump's declaration of a ‘Golden Age of America,' the U.S. election results have reshaped the crypto landscape overnight. Join us as we dive into the Polymarket effect on election night coverage, analyze the election's impact on key crypto legislation, and explore the post-election market surge. We cover price action, pro-crypto shifts in Congress, and big players like Elon Musk and Michael Saylor making moves. Plus, is the DeFi Renaissance here? Tune in for an in-depth look at what this political shift means for the future of crypto. ------

For episode 444, COO Sandy Carter joins Brandon Zemp to further explore Unstoppable Domains. Unstoppable Domains offers decentralized blockchain-based domain names that allow users to own their digital identity on the Web3 ecosystem. These domains are resistant to censorship, enable simplified cryptocurrency payments, and provide a unified identity across various decentralized platforms. Users can purchase, mint, and manage these domains without renewal fees, and they offer integration with traditional DNS systems, alongside Web3-only domain options. Domains can be used for Web3 profiles, messaging, and crypto wallets, fostering a more secure and controlled digital presence. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:44 | Unstoppable Women of Web3 1:52 | What is Unstoppable Domains doing in 2024/2025? 4:30 | Web2 to Web3 domains 5:48 | How to bring Web2 companies into Blockchain 7:53 | Blockchain framework in different U.S. States 9:13 | Permissionless 2024 10:30 | Unstoppable website & social media 11:30 | Words of wisdom for Women in Web3

For episode 443, Co-founder Mehdi Lebbar joins Brandon Zemp to talk about Exponential. DeFi investing has been notoriously inaccessible and Exponential.fi has made a platform with an easy UI where investors can look through risk ratings and track performance—all funds are also held 1:1. Exponential is the safe and easy way for crypto holders to invest in DeFi yield. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:32 | Who is Mehdi Lebbar? 4:01 | What is Exponential Fi? 6:46 | Services on Exponential Fi 7:59 | Current Digital Assets on Exponential Fi 8:55 | Memecoins on Exponential Fi 10:54 | Fees on Exponential Fi 13:15 | Managing taxes 14:56 | Permissionless 2024 16:40 | Crypto market 2025 18:19 | Exponential Fi website, social media & community

For episode 441, CEO Kelley Weaver joins Brandon Zemp to expand upon Melrose PR and how they are helping market Web3 companies. Melrose PR is a public relations agency focused exclusively on blockchain and Web3 projects. Established in 2012, the firm has been dedicated to the crypto space since 2016, helping clients navigate media relations, content creation, and thought leadership development. Their services include strategy, press relations, media training, and drafting content like blogs and announcements. Melrose PR plays a key role in promoting innovative projects in the Web3 space, guiding clients through media landscapes to drive mass adoption and build industry credibility. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:30 | Who is Kelley Weaver? 2:11 | Melrose PR & PR in Web3 4:02 | Melrose PR services 5:20 | Global clientbase 6:04 | Permissionless 2024 6:53 | BitWire 7:20 | Melrose PR website & social media

For episode 440, Co-founder Kevin O'Hara & CEO Carl Wilgenbus join Brandon Zemp on the show to discuss Polemos and in-game asset management on blockchain. Polemos pioneers advanced asset management solutions for blockchain gaming and DeFi projects, enriching player interactions and ownership in virtual worlds. Their Forge platform enables seamless and non-collateral lending and borrowing of in-game assets, alongside offering scholarship programs, comprehensive news updates, data analytics, and personalized dashboards. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:40 | Who is Kevin O'Hara & Carl Wilgenbus? 2:10 | What is Polemos? 4:58 | In-game assets 7:50 | Polemos on Polygon 8:10 | Forge platform 9:09 | Gaming partnerships 10:45 | Future of Web3 gaming 12:15 | Guild asset management 13:56 | Polemos tournaments 15:10 | Polemos roadmap 16:35 | How gaming companies can collaborate with Polemos 18:21 | How to contact Polemos 19:32 | Permissionless 2024

For episode 439, CEO Mel Gelderman joins Brandon Zemp to dive deeper into the Token.com app and how it's bringing the social media world to Crypto. Token.com is transforming how people create, share, and invest in crypto assets. Discover crypto investment straight from a video feed and amazing social features, all alongside an interface that everyone is familiar with. You can join a token community through their range of Collections or create your own communities with their creator tools. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn everything about the crypto space with their educational resources, designed to demystify the world of tokens. ⏳ Timestamps: 0:00 | Introduction 0:34 | Who is Mel Gelderman? 3:50 | What is Token.com? 9:00 | What Crypto tokens are on the App? 10:08 | Permissionless 2024 11:37 | Token.com native token? 12:43 | Token fee rewards 14:46 | Available on App Store & Google Play Store 15:04 | Token.com Roadmap 2025 16:40 | Token.com app features

In this episode, Yano and Santi dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto conferences, unpacking the success and struggles of Permissionless 2024. They discuss the launch of Blockworks' new advisory business, offering insights into the growing need for specialized crypto consulting. The conversation then shifts to Santi's ambitious plans for a crypto-focused private equity fund, aiming to transform traditional businesses. 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 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/ - - Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork - - The self-custody wallet that's built for swapping. Created for a multi-chain world by the most trusted team in DeFi. Available on Chrome, iOS, and Android. https://blckwrks.co/UniswapWallet - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra's L1 nodes and get access to Supra's 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:52 Permissionless & Crypto Conferences 24:12 The Value of Crypto Advisory 35:48 Skale Ad 36:28 Supra Ad 37:24 Uniswap Ad 37:57 Business Adoption of Crypto 48:44 Taking Risks in Life 01:03:09 Memecoins & AI - - 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.

In this episode, Jason is live from Permissionless with Michael Anderson from Framework Ventures and Avichal Garg from Electric Capital. They delve into the implications of Uniswap's Unichain, exploring its potential impact on ETH, OP, and the broader DeFi ecosystem. The conversation shifts to the evolving landscape of crypto applications and infrastructure, touching on investment strategies in both public and private markets. Finally, they discuss the upcoming U.S. election's influence on crypto regulation and the surprising role of stablecoins in national security. - - 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 Avichal: https://twitter.com/avichal Follow Michael: https://x.com/im_manderson 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/mv4frfv7ww 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/ - - Anoma is the universal intent machine, introducing a new era of applications where you define the outcomes you want. Anoma's intent-centric architecture provides a universal operating system for building intent-centric apps compatible with any blockchain. Anoma vastly improves blockchain UX, enables novel applications, and promotes a more human-centric future for decentralized technology. Follow Anoma at x.com/anoma and signup for the newsletter at anoma.net - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra's L1 nodes and get access to Supra's 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - 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 Weekly Rollup was recorded IRL at Permissionless III. We discuss HBO revealing the identity of Bitcoin's creator, Uniswap's Unichain announcement, the new FBI token and David Hoffman vs. Kain Warwick upcoming fight. ------

Gm, this week we're live from Permissionless! We discuss the election impact on crypto markets, Bitcoin vs alt's vs memes, how to make it this cycle & why it's now time to lock in. Enjoy! -- Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:27) Time To Be Bullish? (5:54) Election Impact On Crypto (8:59) Bitcoin vs Alt's vs Memes (21:19) A.I (26:48) The 2021 Crypto Credit Cycle (31:32) Time To Lock In (36:45) How To Make It This Cycle? -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed

In this episode, we discuss escalating global tensions and their impact on crypto markets, questioning whether Bitcoin is a risk-on or risk-off asset in times of instability. We cover legal developments around Tornado Cash, the potential for an XRP ETF amid SEC scrutiny, and Visa's new fiat tokenization platform on Ethereum. Plus, don't miss details on the upcoming Kain vs. David fight at Permissionless! ------

This week in crypto, the Trump vs. Harris debate sparked chatter, but did the markets react? DeFi had its first U.S. congressional hearing—how'd it go? Friend.tech burned its keys—abandoning? ENS integrated with PayPal and Venmo, while Coinbase launched their cbBTC, and Sony might release a stablecoin. Plus, did we see “war mode” Vitalik this week? ------

Tron has been on a tear ranking second in stablecoin supply, highest number of token holders at 143.5 million, and has the second highest TVL among layer 1's at over $8 billion dollars.  What's causing this big spike and... why? ------