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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and special guest Evgeny Gaevoy of Wintermute break down the biggest stories in crypto. This week: the $38M Move token dump exposes the shady side of market making, with shocking incentives that blurred the line between liquidity support and pure exit liquidity. We dig into what really happened, why major VCs looked the other way, and how the entire token launch playbook might be broken. Evgeny joins to give the market maker's perspective — and to answer the question: how many more of these sh*t shows are still lurking beneath the surface? Show highlights

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and special guest Evgeny Gaevoy of Wintermute break down the biggest stories in crypto. This week: the $38M Move token dump exposes the shady side of market making, with shocking incentives that blurred the line between liquidity support and pure exit liquidity. We dig into what really happened, why major VCs looked the other way, and how the entire token launch playbook might be broken. Evgeny joins to give the market maker's perspective — and to answer the question: how many more of these sh*t shows are still lurking beneath the surface? Show highlights

The MOVE token collapse sparked one of the most damning investigations in the industry this year. In this episode of Unchained, investigative journalist Sam Kessler joins Laura Shin to walk through the contracts, questionable market-making deals, and finger pointing inside Movement Labs. From Binance's ban to a Trump-affiliated crypto deal, this story unearths how the MOVE token collapse was the product of what looks like a pump-and-dump plan written out in legal contracts. Plus: How insiders structured deals to profit from artificial price spikes How this could have happened with a project backed by some of crypto's most reputable VCs What this saga says about token launches, regulation, and market integrity And whether Movement Labs can (or should) be trusted to investigate itself Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com FalconX Bitkey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off Mantle Sam Kessler, Deputy Managing Editor for Tech and Protocols at CoinDesk CoinDesk: Inside Movement's Token-Dump Scandal: Secret Contracts, Shadow Advisers and Hidden Middlemen Trading for MOVE will be suspended on Coinbase Timestamps:

The MOVE token collapse sparked one of the most damning investigations in the industry this year. In this episode of Unchained, investigative journalist Sam Kessler joins Laura Shin to walk through the contracts, questionable market-making deals, and finger pointing inside Movement Labs. From Binance's ban to a Trump-affiliated crypto deal, this story unearths how the MOVE token collapse was the product of what looks like a pump-and-dump plan written out in legal contracts. Plus: How insiders structured deals to profit from artificial price spikes How this could have happened with a project backed by some of crypto's most reputable VCs What this saga says about token launches, regulation, and market integrity And whether Movement Labs can (or should) be trusted to investigate itself Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com FalconX Bitkey: Use code UNCHAINED for 20% off Mantle Sam Kessler, Deputy Managing Editor for Tech and Protocols at CoinDesk CoinDesk: Inside Movement's Token-Dump Scandal: Secret Contracts, Shadow Advisers and Hidden Middlemen Trading for MOVE will be suspended on Coinbase Timestamps:

Recorded at the tail end of 2024, the boys speak to none other than Sam Kessler, the editor of world-renowned watch magazine and online platform Oracle Time. Coming from a family involved in watch journalism and vintage watches Sam has a fascinating take on the current state of the watch world both vintage and modern.We talk car and watch collaborations, why are vintage watches better looking than modern ones (or are they?), and some serious chronograph talk. Don't miss Sam's favourite dress, dive and chronograph last year triggered by the Oracle Time Magazine Readers Awards from 2024. Speaking of which Sam offered a discount on an annual subscription so listen out for the discount code on the show. The talk goes back and forth and back again on this one, so buckle up and enjoy the ride in the very enjoyable episode. Check out Oracle Time at:https://oracleoftime.com/ (Web)@oracletime (IG)Check out Sam's Instagram at:@suchafancysamDon't forget to check out the show notes on our website to add a visual experience at:www.chronopassion7.com or at our Instagram @chrono_passion_7.Intro-Outro Music Credit "The Attic Is For Work" By Streamer Music Group - Copyright Free Music

Eugenia Lostri, Senior Editor at Lawfare, sits down with Sam Kessler, Deputy Managing Editor for Tech and Protocols at CoinDesk, to talk about his recent investigation into how North Korean IT workers are infiltrating the crypto industry. They talked about the red flags that companies should be looking out for, why the crypto industry is particularly vulnerable, and the connection between these workers and the North Korean hacking arm.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Kessler and Taylor Monahan explain how North Korea is getting its coders hired at crypto companies to steal funds for the regime's nuclear program.The crypto community is facing a new kind of threat—North Korean devs are infiltrating crypto companies to steal millions and funnel funds back to the regime in order to bypass sanctions. In this episode, Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocols, and Taylor Monahan, security at MetaMask, explain how North Korea has embedded its operatives into the crypto space, the red flags companies should watch for, and what these hackers are doing once inside crypto firms.Plus, they share their most interesting stories about how these hackers have gotten hired at crypto companies and the red flags the industry should know about. Show highlights:What Sam found in his investigation about North Koreans infiltrating the industryHow Taylor has found that this is a recurring issue Why Sam and Taylor refer to these infiltrated workers as ‘IT' workersThe most interesting stories that Sam and Taylor have discoveredThe trends in the hiring process that lead to North Koreans being hired and also what the big red flags areHow “easy it is to de-anonymize” addresses and transactions in blockchainsWhat assets and networks these workers often use to get paidHow, after infiltrating a company, those projects get hackedHow to deal with a situation in which you've already hired North KoreansHow to protect a protocol from another type of North Korean hack: by hacking groups Whether the industry is getting better at securityVisit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.comThank you to our sponsors!PolkadotMantleGuests:Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocolsCoinDesk: How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto IndustryTaylor Monahan, security at MetaMaskPrevious appearances on Unchained:The QuadrigaCX Case: Taylor Monahan on What We Know From the BlockchainMyCrypto's Taylor Monahan on Why She's Not a Fan of ICOsLinksPrevious coverage of Unchained on North Korea:Why North Korea Is Interested in CryptocurrencyYeonmi Park on Why Doing Business With North Korea Is Like Buying a Ticket to a Concentration CampUnchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The crypto community is facing a new kind of threat—North Korean devs are infiltrating crypto companies to steal millions and funnel funds back to the regime in order to bypass sanctions.  In this episode, Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocols, and Taylor Monahan, security at MetaMask, explain how North Korea has embedded its operatives into the crypto space, the red flags companies should watch for, and what these hackers are doing once inside crypto firms. Plus, they share their most interesting stories about how these hackers have gotten hired at crypto companies and the red flags the industry should know about.  Show highlights: What Sam found in his investigation about North Koreans infiltrating the industry How Taylor has found that this is a recurring issue Why Sam and Taylor refer to these infiltrated workers as ‘IT' workers The most interesting stories that Sam and Taylor have discovered The trends in the hiring process that lead to North Koreans being hired and also what the big red flags are How “easy it is to de-anonymize” addresses and transactions in blockchains What assets and networks these workers often use to get paid How, after infiltrating a company, those projects get hacked How to deal with a situation in which you've already hired North Koreans How to protect a protocol from another type of North Korean hack: by hacking groups Whether the industry is getting better at security Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Mantle Guests: Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocols CoinDesk: How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto Industry Taylor Monahan, Co-Founder of MyEtherWallet Previous appearances on Unchained: The QuadrigaCX Case: Taylor Monahan on What We Know From the Blockchain MyCrypto's Taylor Monahan on Why She's Not a Fan of ICOs Links Previous coverage of Unchained on North Korea: Why North Korea Is Interested in Cryptocurrency Yeonmi Park on Why Doing Business With North Korea Is Like Buying a Ticket to a Concentration Camp Others: DL News: North Korean hackers are infiltrating crypto job boards in a ‘quiet war' that rakes in $600m FBI PSA: North Korea Aggressively Targeting Crypto Industry with Well-Disguised Social Engineering Attacks Chainalysis:  2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow Bolder Funds Stolen from Crypto Platforms Fall More Than 50% in 2023, but Hacking Remains a Significant Threat as Number of Incidents Rises Russian and North Korean Cyberattack Infrastructure Converge: New Hacking Data Raises National Security Concerns ZachXBT: How Lazarus Group laundered $200M from 25+ crypto hacks to fiat from 2020–2023 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:59 Sam's findings on North Korean workers infiltrating crypto projects 04:04 Taylor on the recurring nature of the issue 09:05 Why they're referred to as ‘IT' workers 16:17 Most interesting infiltration stories 34:16 Hiring trends and red flags for North Korean operatives 44:02 How easy it is to de-anonymize blockchain transactions 51:05  Assets and networks used for payment 54:06  How infiltrated companies end up getting hacked 58:36 What to do if you've already hired North Korean operatives 1:00:21 How to protect a protocol from being hacked 1:06:22 Is the industry improving in security? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The crypto community is facing a new kind of threat—North Korean devs are infiltrating crypto companies to steal millions and funnel funds back to the regime in order to bypass sanctions.  In this episode, Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocols, and Taylor Monahan, security at MetaMask, explain how North Korea has embedded its operatives into the crypto space, the red flags companies should watch for, and what these hackers are doing once inside crypto firms. Plus, they share their most interesting stories about how these hackers have gotten hired at crypto companies and the red flags the industry should know about.  Show highlights: What Sam found in his investigation about North Koreans infiltrating the industry How Taylor has found that this is a recurring issue Why Sam and Taylor refer to these infiltrated workers as ‘IT' workers The most interesting stories that Sam and Taylor have discovered The trends in the hiring process that lead to North Koreans being hired and also what the big red flags are How “easy it is to de-anonymize” addresses and transactions in blockchains What assets and networks these workers often use to get paid How, after infiltrating a company, those projects get hacked How to deal with a situation in which you've already hired North Koreans How to protect a protocol from another type of North Korean hack: by hacking groups Whether the industry is getting better at security Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Polkadot Mantle Guests: Sam Kessler, CoinDesk's deputy managing editor for tech and protocols CoinDesk: How North Korea Infiltrated the Crypto Industry Taylor Monahan, Co-Founder of MyEtherWallet Previous appearances on Unchained: The QuadrigaCX Case: Taylor Monahan on What We Know From the Blockchain MyCrypto's Taylor Monahan on Why She's Not a Fan of ICOs Links Previous coverage of Unchained on North Korea: Why North Korea Is Interested in Cryptocurrency Yeonmi Park on Why Doing Business With North Korea Is Like Buying a Ticket to a Concentration Camp Others: DL News: North Korean hackers are infiltrating crypto job boards in a ‘quiet war' that rakes in $600m FBI PSA: North Korea Aggressively Targeting Crypto Industry with Well-Disguised Social Engineering Attacks Chainalysis:  2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow Bolder Funds Stolen from Crypto Platforms Fall More Than 50% in 2023, but Hacking Remains a Significant Threat as Number of Incidents Rises Russian and North Korean Cyberattack Infrastructure Converge: New Hacking Data Raises National Security Concerns ZachXBT: How Lazarus Group laundered $200M from 25+ crypto hacks to fiat from 2020–2023 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:59 Sam's findings on North Korean workers infiltrating crypto projects 04:04 Taylor on the recurring nature of the issue 09:05 Why they're referred to as ‘IT' workers 16:17 Most interesting infiltration stories 34:16 Hiring trends and red flags for North Korean operatives 44:02 How easy it is to de-anonymize blockchain transactions 51:05  Assets and networks used for payment 54:06  How infiltrated companies end up getting hacked 58:36 What to do if you've already hired North Korean operatives 1:00:21 How to protect a protocol from being hacked 1:06:22 Is the industry improving in security? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NEAR's co-founder Illia Polosukhin shares the need to shift from corporate-owned AI to models that benefit individuals and communities. Follow the show here for more.This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk interview Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol. Polosukhin discusses the intersection of AI and blockchain technology, explaining how NEAR Protocol began as an AI project and evolved into a blockchain platform to address issues related to compensating collaborators.TakeawaysNEAR Protocol started as an AI project and transitioned into a blockchain platform to address the challenge of paying collaborators.User-owned AI is crucial to ensure that AI models and systems benefit individuals and communities, rather than just corporations.Data availability is a fundamental component of blockchain technology, ensuring that all transactions are accessible and can be used to reconstruct the state of the blockchain.Chain abstraction allows users to interact with multiple blockchain networks without needing to understand the underlying technology or worry about transaction fees.NEAR Protocol is focused on solving real problems and finding use cases that drive the adoption of blockchain and AI technology.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Background of Ilya Polosukhin05:20 The Disruptive Potential of AI08:35 User-Owned AI22:17 Chain Abstraction26:15 Solving Real Problems with NEAR Protocol-Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | NEAR Enter the Black Dragon: NEAR Co-Founder Joins the NEAR Foundation as CEO -The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adeniyi Abiodun envisions a long-term goal for Sui to develop a decentralized web stack, leading to a fully decentralized internet infrastructure.Follow the show here for more.This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk interview Adeniyi Abiodun, co-founder of Mistin Labs and the Sui blockchain,.They discuss the vision and goals of Sui as a global coordination layer for intelligent assets. Adeniyi highlights the importance of creating a blockchain accessible to developers outside the Web3 native community, focusing on usability and ease of adoption. He explains the differences between Sui and other blockchains, such as its object-based system and unlimited throughput, emphasizing Sui's potential in various industries, including gaming and AI, and the importance of bringing Web3 to Web2 users.TakeawaysSui aims to be a global coordination layer for intelligent assets, focusing on usability and accessibility for developers outside of the Web3 native community.The Sui blockchain differentiates itself with its object-based system and unlimited throughput, allowing for faster and more scalable transactions.Sui has applications in various industries, including gaming and AI, and aims to bring Web3 to Web2 users by providing seamless integration and improved user experiences.The upcoming release of Mysticeti, the new consensus engine, will further enhance the speed and efficiency of the Sui blockchain.The long-term vision of Sui is to build a decentralized web stack that encompasses various layers, including storage, bandwidth, and more, to create a fully decentralized internet infrastructure.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Background02:20 Working at Facebook Meta06:07 Comparison with Aptos and Move Language09:21 SWE as the Blockchain for Developers11:12 Differences between Move and Solidity14:08 Bringing Web3 to Web220:07 Future Plans and Mississetti Consensus Engine25:25 SWE's Vision: Coordination of Intelligent Assets28:06 Asset Model and Non-Financial Applications32:14 Importance of Mysticeti Consensus Engine-Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | SuiMysten LabsSui Concepts Overview Move Concepts | Sui Documentation -The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sergey Gorbunov on Axelar's Focus on Security and Programmability.Follow the show here for more.This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk interview Sergey Gorbunov, CEO of Interop Labs and co-founder of Axelar Protocol, who discusses the partnership with Ripple and the exclusive bridge they are building for the XRP Ledger's new EVM side chain. He emphasizes simplifying user experiences and blending blockchain technology with traditional systems and believes that decentralization is a key factor in the success of interoperability protocols.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Background03:34 The Importance of Interoperability06:56 Axelar's Differentiators and Partnership with Ripple13:04 Simplifying User Experiences and Blending Blockchain with Traditional Systems-Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER -EPISODE LINKS | Interop LabsAxelar -The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crypto's impact on the upcoming election with CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger and US Senate candidate John Deaton Sponsored by BitGo. Today's "The Hash” segment was broadcast live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas.CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger and US Senate candidate John Deaton discuss the seriousness and institutionalization of the crypto industry, the need for regulatory oversight, the impact of crypto on the upcoming election, and the changing stance of the Biden administration on cryptocurrency.Chapters00:00 The Seriousness and Institutionalization of the Crypto Industry02:18 The Need for Regulatory Oversight in the Crypto Market06:50 Crypto's Impact on the Upcoming Election16:29 The Changing Stance of the Biden Administration on CryptoLINKS | BitGo -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crypto's impact on the upcoming election with CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger and US Senate candidate John Deaton Sponsored by BitGo. Today's "The Hash” segment was broadcast live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas.CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger and US Senate candidate John Deaton discuss the seriousness and institutionalization of the crypto industry, the need for regulatory oversight, the impact of crypto on the upcoming election, and the changing stance of the Biden administration on cryptocurrency.Chapters00:00 The Seriousness and Institutionalization of the Crypto Industry02:18 The Need for Regulatory Oversight in the Crypto Market06:50 Crypto's Impact on the Upcoming Election16:29 The Changing Stance of the Biden Administration on CryptoLINKS | BitGo -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

OG's McCormack and Ali weigh in on Bitcoin's functionality and market dominance. Sponsored by BitGo. Today's "All About Bitcoin" segment was broadcast live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas. It featured Bitcoin OGs Peter McCormack and Muneeb Ali discussing Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions and the growth of the Bitcoin ETF market.Chapters00:00 Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions07:22 Bitcoin's Dominance and Core Principles23:08 Differentiating ETFs28:02 Bitcoin ETFs and Investor InterestLINKS | BitGo Peter McCormack Muneeb Ali -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin OG's McCormack and Ali weigh in on Bitcoin's functionality and market dominance. Sponsored by BitGo. Today's "All About Bitcoin" segment was broadcast live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas. It featured Bitcoin OGs Peter McCormack and Muneeb Ali discussing Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions and the growth of the Bitcoin ETF market.Chapters00:00 Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions07:22 Bitcoin's Dominance and Core Principles23:08 Differentiating ETFs28:02 Bitcoin ETFs and Investor InterestLINKS | BitGo Peter McCormack Muneeb Ali -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The true concept of decentralization, its historical significance, and the challenges and opportunities in the music industry's transition to Web3.Sponsored by BitGo. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today's "Markets Daily" segment was broadcast live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas, featuring Jon Vlassopulos CEO of Napster covering themes of policy and regulation, Web3, the metaverse, and the evolution of Napster into a Web3 platform. Chapters00:00 The Influence of Crypto on Policy and Regulation02:41 The Evolution of Napster: From Decentralization to Web305:24 Challenges and Opportunities in the Music Industry's Transition to Web3LINKS | BitGo Napster -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Schwartz and Robert Leshner share how the convergence of traditional financial markets and on-chain systems presents a major opportunity for driving adoption over the next 20 years.Sponsored by BitGo. Follow the show here for more.This installment of "The Protocol," comes to you LIVE from Consensus 2024 in Austin Texas. Hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk chat with David Schwartz, CTO of Ripple, and Robert Leshner, CEO & Co-Founder of Superstate, on the challenges and opportunities in bringing real-world assets on-chain and more.Chapters | 00:00 The Conference Experience and Developer Mix02:12 The Convergence of Traditional Financial Markets and On-Chain Systems04:25 Challenges and Opportunities in Bringing Real-World Assets On-Chain05:49 The Impact of Restaking in Traditional FinanceSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | BitGo Superstate Ripple -The Protocol is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The true concept of decentralization, its historical significance, and the challenges and opportunities in the music industry's transition to Web3.Sponsored by BitGo. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today's "Markets Daily" segment was broadcast live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas, featuring Jon Vlassopulos CEO of Napster covering themes of policy and regulation, Web3, the metaverse, and the evolution of Napster into a Web3 platform. Chapters00:00 The Influence of Crypto on Policy and Regulation02:41 The Evolution of Napster: From Decentralization to Web305:24 Challenges and Opportunities in the Music Industry's Transition to Web3LINKS | BitGo Napster -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

National Credit Union Administration Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman joins Jenn Sanasie and Sam Kessler to discuss the agency's stance on digital assets and its regulatory approach.Sponsored by BitGo. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today's "Markets Daily" segment was broadcasted live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas, featuring National Credit Union Administration Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman. The discussion covers a variety of topics, including digital assets, crypto regulation, and the impact of technology on politics. Hauptman delves into the agency's stance on digital assets, the distinctions between banking and credit unions, and the evolving landscape of crypto regulation in Washington, DC.LINKS | BitGo The Honorable Kyle S. Hauptman | NCUA -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

National Credit Union Administration Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman joins Jenn Sanasie and Sam Kessler to discuss the agency's stance on digital assets and its regulatory approach.Sponsored by BitGo. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today's "Markets Daily" segment was broadcasted live from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas, featuring National Credit Union Administration Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman. The discussion covers a variety of topics, including digital assets, crypto regulation, and the impact of technology on politics. Hauptman delves into the agency's stance on digital assets, the distinctions between banking and credit unions, and the evolving landscape of crypto regulation in Washington, DC.LINKS | BitGo The Honorable Kyle S. Hauptman | NCUA -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish, discusses the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Consensus conference and the future of APAC markets.Sponsored by BitGo. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today "Markets Daily," segment is “LIVE” from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas with CEO of Bullish Tom Farley. The conversation at Consensus covers the excitement and anticipation surrounding the conference, the expansion of Consensus to new locations, the acquisition of CoinDesk, and the focus on APAC markets. Chapters | 00:00 Excitement and Anticipation at Consensus01:24 Expansion and Acquisition: Consensus and CoinDesk04:15 Anticipated Themes in Hong Kong08:03 Political and Crypto LandscapeLINKS | Bullish BitGo -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Farley, CEO of Bullish, discusses the excitement and anticipation surrounding the Consensus conference and the future of APAC markets.Sponsored by BitGo. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Today "Markets Daily," segment is “LIVE” from Consensus 2024 in Austin, Texas with CEO of Bullish Tom Farley. The conversation at Consensus covers the excitement and anticipation surrounding the conference, the expansion of Consensus to new locations, the acquisition of CoinDesk, and the focus on APAC markets. Chapters | 00:00 Excitement and Anticipation at Consensus01:24 Expansion and Acquisition: Consensus and CoinDesk04:15 Anticipated Themes in Hong Kong08:03 Political and Crypto LandscapeLINKS | Bullish BitGo -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Sam Kessler. “Markets Daily” is produced by the CoinDesk team: production assistant Victor Chen, senior producer Michele Musso, executive producer Jared Schwartz, and Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dan Reecer, COO of the Wormhole Foundation, explains that open-source code and decentralization are essential for transparency and trust in the blockchain industry.Follow the show here for more.This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk interview Dan Reecer, the COO of Wormhole Foundation. Wormhole is a messaging layer protocol that connects different blockchains, allowing for the transfer of assets and data. They discuss the Wormhole Interoperability Project and its recent token airdrop. Reecer, emphasizes the importance of open-source code and decentralization in the blockchain industry. Takeaways | Wormhole is a messaging layer protocol that connects different blockchains, enabling the transfer of assets and data.Wormhole recently conducted a token airdrop, rewarding token holders and aligning with power users who have contributed to the network.Controversies surrounding airdrops highlight the importance of transparency, fairness, and thoughtful allocation of tokens.The future of blockchain interoperability will likely involve collaboration between different protocols, with two to three winners emerging in the long term.Chapters | 00:00 Introduction and Overview02:10 The Wormhole Token and Governance04:22 Multi-Gov and DAO Voting07:22 Governance Interoperability and Bridge Protocols11:39 Addressing Bridge Flaws with Technologies like Storage Proofs19:55 Building Connections Between Blockchains24:12 Competition and Multiple Interoperability Solutions26:01 Comparing Wormhole to Layer Zero30:30 Influence of Jump Trading and Transparency34:55 Lessons from Recent Airdrops39:13 Conclusion and Wrap-UpSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Wormhole-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Flashbots' Hasu discusses the recent MEV Boost exploit, emphasizing the ongoing MEV challenges and the need for decentralized solutions.Follow the show here for more.This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk interview Hasu, head of strategy at Flashbots and advisor to the Lido DAO. They discuss the recent exploit in the MEV Boost codebase, the Department of Justice's response, and the ongoing efforts to solve MEV. The conversation also covers restaking, Lido's role in the restaking ecosystem, censorship resistance, design differences between Eigenlayer and Symbiotic, and the future of Ethereum.Takeaways | The recent exploit in the MEV Boost code base highlights the ongoing battle to solve MEV and the need for more decentralized solutions.Restaking is a market to rent economic security and work from an open market, and there are different approaches to restaking, such as native restaking and non-native restaking.Lido aims to make staked ETH the dominant asset in Ethereum DeFi and stimulate demand for renting security with StakeETH.The design differences between Eigenlayer and Symbiotic in the restaking ecosystem offer different trade-offs in terms of capital efficiency and spillover effects.Censorship resistance in Ethereum can be addressed through inclusion lists, private memepools, and geographical/geopolitical diversity in the network.Chapters00:00 MEV Exploit and the Battle to Solve MEV09:04 The Role of Lido in the Restaking Ecosystem21:11 Swav: Fast, Private, and Decentralized Off-chain Computation28:11 Restaking: Renting Economic Security32:54 Design Differences: Eigenlayer vs. Symbiotic39:02 StakeETH: Making Staked ETH the Dominant Asset40:55 Addressing Censorship Resistance in EthereumSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | How MIT Brothers Allegedly Cheated a Noxious-But-Accepted Ethereum Practice for $25M Brothers Accused of $25M Ethereum Exploit as U.S. Reveals Fraud Charges -The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Node sales are becoming a popular fundraising method in the blockchain industry, where projects sell nodes instead of tokens or equity.Follow the show here for more.This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk; who discuss node sales, address poisoning, and the concept of account abstraction on Ethereum. The hosts also touch on the challenges of mainstream adoption of blockchain technology and the lack of standards in token launches.Takeaways | Node sales are becoming a popular fundraising method in the blockchain industry, where projects sell nodes instead of tokens or equity.Address poisoning is a type of exploit where a victim is tricked into sending a legitimate transaction to the wrong wallet address.Account abstraction is a concept that aims to make crypto wallets on Ethereum easier to use and more versatile.The lack of standards in token launches and the challenges of mainstream adoption continue to be issues in the crypto industry. SoFund has a reward system where 20% of the total supply of their token, SOF, will be awarded as rewards to node buyers over the next three years.The distribution model for rewards and tokens can be a balancing act between satisfying investors and contributors to the ecosystem.Maximal extractable value (MEV) is a problem on the Ethereum blockchain where operators can front-run and extract profits from transactions, causing financial losses.Metamask has introduced smart transactions to combat MEV, offering lower fees, transaction transparency, and protection against front running.The development of different types of wallets and transaction systems is an ongoing effort to improve user experience and address complex technical challenges in the blockchain industry.Chapters | 00:00 The Rise of Node Sales07:12 Account Abstraction on Ethereum25:27 Understanding the Reward System and Distribution Model of SoFund27:21 The Challenge of Balancing Rewards for Investors and Contributors32:21 Exploring Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) on the Ethereum Blockchain35:23 Metamask Introduces Smart Transactions to Combat MEV41:31 Competition and Innovation in the Wallet Landscape45:24 The Search for Solutions and Improvements in the Blockchain IndustrySign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Ethereum Developers Target Ease of Crypto Wallets With 'EIP-3074' sophon Popular Crypto Wallet MetaMask Rolls Out 'Smart Transactions' to Combat Ethereum Front-Running -The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The battle for supremacy among layer two solutions in crypto has projects vying to showcase their tech. Despite criticism, airdrops and token launches by Ren and Eigenlayer have faced user disappointment.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk; they cover the story of Celo choosing Optimism as their layer two solutions, the vulnerabilities found on Optimism and the launch of tokens by Ren and Eigenlayer.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Overview01:43 Celo Chooses Optimism as Layer Two Solution07:20 Vulnerabilities on Optimism and Layer Two Wars16:31 Token Launches by Ren and Eigenlayer28:14 Intersubjective Forking and Regulatory Uncertainties34:46 The Crypto Industry as a Complex Game37:04 ConclusionSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Celo Chooses Optimism, Concluding Bake-Off Among Layer 2s The Protocol: EigenLayer's 'Intersubjective Forking' Is Objectively Not DoneWhat Is Restaking? What Is Liquid Restaking? What Is EigenLayer?EigenLayer, After Touching Off Restaking Frenzy, Plans Own EIGEN tokenAvail Data Availability Integrated by Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, StarkWare, ZkSync-From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Runes and Ordinals ‘Artist' Creator, Casey Rodarmor has just invented two of the most dramatically impactful protocols in the blockchain industry's history and embraces cryptocurrency's speculative and gambling nature.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, are joined by Casey Rodarmor to discuss the launch of Runes, a protocol on the Bitcoin blockchain that allows users to create and trade meme coins. Casey expresses skepticism about the usability of layer two solutions and the potential for stablecoins on Bitcoin.Takeaways | Casey Rotemar believes that many projects in the crypto space make false claims about utility and are ultimately worthless.Runes embraces the speculative and gambling nature of cryptocurrency, positioning itself as a degenerate casino.Casey discusses the potential regulatory concerns and the ability of Bitcoin to withstand a nation-state attack. Bugs were found before the launch of Runes and Ordinals, including a divide-by-zero bug and issues with high-fee transactions and the mint logic.Getting Bitcoin soft forks adopted can be challenging, but there are new BIP editors who are helping to merge proposals and improve the process.Casey is skeptical about the usability of layer two solutions and believes that developing on top of Bitcoin without modifying the base layer is often the best approach.There is potential for stablecoins on Bitcoin, but Casey is unsure if there is enough market demand for them.The names of some of the runes created by the community can be offensive, but there are also creative and funny names emerging.Casey is interested in developing a file-sharing protocol unrelated to blockchain or cryptocurrency, with a focus on improving the user experience.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background05:58 Runes: A Degenerate Casino on the Bitcoin Blockchain13:58 Bitcoin's Strengths and Ethereum's Weaknesses27:58 Bugs and Challenges Before the Launch35:26 The Potential for Stablecoins on Bitcoin41:59 Creative and Offensive Rune Names49:57 Developing a User-Friendly File-Sharing Protocol-Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rootstock Chief Scientist, Sergio Demian Lerner, regards the upcoming Bitcoin halving is a moment of celebration for the community and highlights the importance of transaction fees for the sustainability of the network.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, dive into are joined by Sergio Demian Lerner, Chief Scientist at Rootstock, to discuss his research on the Patoshi pattern and the early mining of Bitcoin. He explains how he identified that Satoshi Nakamoto had mined approximately 1.1 million Bitcoins and had never spent them, which built trust in the system. Sergio also shares his insights on the upcoming Bitcoin halving and the importance of transaction fees for the sustainability of the network. TakeawaysSergio Demian Lerner identified the Patoshi pattern, which revealed that Satoshi Nakamoto had mined approximately 1.1 million Bitcoins and had never spent them, building trust in the system.The upcoming Bitcoin halving is a moment of celebration for the community and highlights the importance of transaction fees for the sustainability of the network.Rootstock aims to bring the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to Bitcoin and focuses on financial inclusion and the use of Bitcoin collateralized stablecoins.The cultures of Ethereum and Bitcoin differ in terms of complexity, centralization, and fragmentation, with Ethereum being more open and welcoming to developers.The introduction of BitBM and the development of bridges on Bitcoin may lead to changes in the Bitcoin ecosystem, such as the addition of new opcodes for more efficient operations.Chapters00:00 Uncovering the Patoshi Pattern13:51 Rootstock: Bringing the EVM to BitcoinSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Polygon Acquires Ethereum Scaling Startup Mir for $400M Polygon Plans 'AggLayer,' in Bid to Synthesize Modular, Monolithic Blockchains Polygon Releases 'Type 1 Prover,' Claiming Milestone Set by Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Polygon, StarkWare Tout New 'Circle STARKs' as Breakthrough for Zero-Knowledge Proofs -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brendan Farmer, Co-Founder of Polygon, gives an overview of Polygon's Ecosystem and its adoption and benefits of the Ag Layer.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, dive into the strategy and vision behind the Ag layer, which aims to solve the problem of L2 fragmentation on Ethereum with Brendan Farmer Co-Founder of Polygon.Polygon is focused on building a unified environment for value, liquidity, and state in the Ethereum ecosystem. The Ag layer connects different mini-ecosystems within Polygon and allows chains to plug into the liquidity and value that already exists.TakeawaysPolygon's strategy is to build a unified environment for value, liquidity, and state in the Ethereum ecosystem.The Ag layer connects different mini-ecosystems within Polygon and allows chains to plug into existing liquidity and value.The Ag layer includes a builder marketplace where builders can simultaneously build blocks across multiple chains, providing users with a seamless experience.The goal is to create a positive-sum outcome for all chains involved and avoid fragmentation in the ecosystem.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:19 Polygon's Strategy and Tech Shift06:50 Analogies for Understanding the Ag Layer07:26 Adoption and Benefits of the Ag Layer09:36 Overview of Polygon's Ecosystem10:54 Polygon Today: POS Chain and ZKVM Chain12:28 Polygon's Technological Innovations14:35 POS Chain and the Future of Polygon19:42 The Ag Layer as a Connector22:02 Competition and Collaboration in the Industry23:36 Avoiding Fragmentation and Rent-Seeking25:23 The Challenge of Monetizing Users in Crypto27:44 The Builder Marketplace and Block Building28:16 MEV and the Ag Layer32:16 Addressing Outages and Ensuring Stability34:44 Precautions and Warnings for Users38:27 The Eigen Layer and L2 Vision40:17 The Den Koon Upgrade and the Blob Market-Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Polygon Acquires Ethereum Scaling Startup Mir for $400M Polygon Plans 'AggLayer,' in Bid to Synthesize Modular, Monolithic Blockchains Polygon Releases 'Type 1 Prover,' Claiming Milestone Set by Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Polygon, StarkWare Tout New 'Circle STARKs' as Breakthrough for Zero-Knowledge Proofs -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sreeram Kannan, the founder of Eigenlayer, discusses the initial 'training wheels' phase for Eigen DA, a data availability service, and the implementation of slashing and market mechanisms.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, dive into the innovative world of Eigenlayer. They explore the decentralized trust network's vision and technology in a conversation with Sreeram Kannan, the founder of EigenLayer.The roadmap for Eigenlayer includes the launch of Eigen DA, a data availability service, and the implementation of slashing and market mechanisms. The project is currently on track for a mainnet launch in early Q2.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER Takeaways | Eigenlayer enables developers to build new infrastructure services without the need for separate decentralized trust networks.The system utilizes pooled security and attributable security to ensure the integrity and availability of services.The roadmap for Eigenlayer includes the launch of Eigen DA, slashing, and market mechanisms.Eigenlayer is on track for a mainnet launch in early Q2.EPISODE LINKS | EigenLabs CEO on Jump in User Deposits | Video | CoinDesk About - EigenLayer -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Solana has seen remarkable growth and market capitalization, with its token soaring by 791% over the past year. Despite this surge, the factors driving the popularity and success of meme coins on the Solana network remain uncertain.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, discuss the rise of Solana and the recent craze around meme coins on its platform with guest Anatoly Yakovenko, CEO of Solana Labs.Anatoly delves into his journey into crypto and evaluates the sustainability of meme coin growth, probing its impact on Solana's network. He also tackles the challenge of failed transactions on Solana and outlines upcoming upgrades aimed at addressing priority fees and expanding block size. Throughout the discussion, Anatoly Yakovenko provides insights into Solana's comparison with Ethereum, its competitive landscape and ecosystem, scalability initiatives, roadmap, outage management, security measures, and the business model behind the Solana Phone.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER Takeaways | Solana has experienced significant growth and market cap, with its token up 791% over one year.Meme coins have gained popularity on Solana, but the reasons for their success are unclear.The meme coin craze has stressed Solana's network, leading to a high number of failed transactions.Solana is working on upgrades to address priority fees and improve transaction flow and scheduling. Solana is focused on execution and transmitting information quickly, while Ethereum is focused on settlement.The visions of Solana and Ethereum are different, but they compete because of overlapping use cases and features.Security in blockchain networks does not depend on the majority of the network, but rather on the cryptographic signatures and trust of entities like Circle.The Solana Phone aims to disrupt app stores by offering an app store with no fees, allowing developers to save revenue and provide a better user experience.EPISODE LINKS | Solana Anatoly Yakovenko and Solana Bounce BackSolana Meme Coin Slerf Clocks Higher Trading Volume Than All of EthereumSOL Crosses $200 as Meme Coin Frenzy Bumps Demand for Solana NetworkSolana-Based Crypto Exchange Drift Plans Pre-Launch Market for New Tokens-From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Beiko from the Ethereum Foundation, shares the Importance of the Dencun Upgrade, what are their concerns, and Ethereum's long-term scaling strategy.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, discuss the Ethereum Dencun upgrade, a significant upgrade for the Ethereum blockchain, with a special guest, Ethereum Foundation's Tim Beiko.The upgrade introduces ephemeral data storage, known as blobs, which will reduce storage costs for layer twos and roll-ups. The Dencun upgrade is technology-neutral and does not favor any specific layer2 solution. However, there are concerns about the potential fragmentation of the Ethereum ecosystem and the shift towards less secure chains. Overall, the upgrade is an important step towards Ethereum's long-term scaling plans. Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER Takeaways | The Ethereum Decun upgrade introduces ephemeral data storage, known as blobs, which will reduce storage costs for layer twos and roll-ups.The upgrade is technology-neutral and does not favor any specific layer two solution.There are concerns about the potential fragmentation of the Ethereum ecosystem and the shift towards less secure chains.The Dencun upgrade is an important step towards Ethereum's long-term scaling plans.EPISODE LINKS | Ethereum Finalizes 'Dencun' Upgrade, in Landmark Move to Reduce Data Fees Ethereum.org 5 Things to Know About Ethereum's Latest, Greatest Upgrade: DencunFrom Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Frambot discusses the future of DeFi and the potential for widespread adoption.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, dive into the evolving landscape of DeFi with guest Paul Frambot, the Co-founder and CEO of Morpho Labs, a research and development company responsible for building and growing the Morpho protocol. Dencun Coming Next Week - What Are We Expecting?Leading figures behind layer-2 teams told CoinDesk how Ethereum's upcoming Dencun upgrade will affect their networks – and costs.Gauntlet and DeFi LendingAccording to Gauntlet, the move to Morpho offers the potential for more money with greater flexibility.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER TAKEAWAYS | ETH Denver showcased the presence of layer 2 solutions and infrastructure layer solutions in the blockchain space.The competition between different blockchain platforms, such as Ethereum and Solana, is driving innovation and pushing the Ethereum community to accelerate its development.The current model of risk management in DeFi, where protocols are managed by on-chain funds, has limitations and lacks transparency.Morpho Labs is building lending pools that aim to decentralize risk management and allow for a more flexible and efficient system.EPISODE LINKS | Ethereum Fees Set to Drop for Arbitrum, Polygon, Starknet, Base. But How Much? Days After Ditching Aave, Risk Manager Gauntlet Moves to Rival Lender MorphoCurve Crisis Shows Pitfalls of Decentralized Risk ManagementMorpho -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Preview to ETH Denver, hosts delve into strategies aimed at democratizing Ethereum accessibility for all attendees, ensuring inclusivity across the community.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, welcome Jesse Pollak, the Creator of Base and Head of Protocols, as a guest host. Together, they delve into topics such as Decentralized Governance, Fraud Proofs, Security, and other relevant discussions leading up to ETH DENVER. Takeaways | Base has made significant progress in reducing fees and improving wallets and identity infrastructure.The rise and fall of FriendTech showcased the challenges of building consumer social products on-chain.The partnership with the Optimism Foundation has allowed Base to contribute to decentralized governance and receive OP tokens.The launch of smart wallets aims to simplify the user experience and make on-chain transactions more accessible.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Base L2 BEAT- BaseThe Protocol: Friend.tech Fades as Crypto Craze, but Ethereum Is ScalingFintech Provider Portal Raises $34M Seed Round for Bitcoin-Based Decentralized ExchangeJesse Pollak Creator; Head of Protocols Base; Coinbase -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ether.fi CEO Mike Silagadze joins as a Guest Host to discuss the controversies and issues surrounding the Starknet airdrop, the phased rollout of Soroban smart contracts on the Stellar blockchain and the concept of liquid restaking incentives and rewards.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:Starknet Airdrop Coverage Starknet Token STRK begins trading at $5 after a mammoth airdrop. A Fully diluted value of STRK reached as high as $50 billion with an initial market cap of $3.64 billion.Stellar Starts 'Soroban' Smart ContractsThe "Protocol 20" upgrade, which adds support for Ethereum-style smart contracts to the decade-old payments-focused blockchain, had been delayed by three weeks due to precautions after a bug was found.Liquid Restaking LandscapeNew liquid restaking platforms like Puffer and Ether.Fi have attracted billions of dollars in deposits, but they've birthed a speculative "points" frenzy that carries some risks.PROTOCOL VILLAGE GUEST HOST | Mike Silagadze, CEO and Founder at Ether.fi - the first ETH staking protocol that allows stakers to maintain full control of their keys throughout the entire staking process, making it the only truly decentralized liquid staking platform.Takeaways | - Controversies and issues often arise with airdrops, including eligibility criteria and token unlocks.-The introduction of smart contracts on established blockchains can rejuvenate the ecosystem and attract new users.-Liquid restaking is a natural extension of proof-of-stake blockchains and allows users to stake their assets while maintaining liquidity.-Points in liquid restaking protocols have sparked speculation and trading frenzy, but their future value is uncertain.-The explosive growth in the liquid restaking market may experience a correction in the future. The money printer being turned on again has led to a speculative frenzy in various markets, including crypto.-Restaking has become a focal point of speculation and value creation in the crypto space.-EtherFi aims to become a trusted brand for holding ETH and accessing DeFi, with plans to roll out integrated products over time.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Starknet Token STRK Begins Trading at $5 After Mammoth AirdropSTRK Tokens Claimed Hit 420M in a Day as On-Chain Metrics SoarStarknet's STRK Drops 53% Amid Token Issuance CriticismStellar Starts Phased Rollout of 'Soroban' Smart ContractsLiquid Restaking Tokens or 'LRTs' Revived Ethereum DeFi. Can the Hype Last?Liquid Restaking Protocol Puffer Rakes in $1B in Deposits in Just 3 WeeksAs Crypto 'Points' Farming Grows, So Does Risk of Vague PromisesEtherfi Mike Silagadze - EtherFi | LinkedIn -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hosts dissect three key topics: the inception of DN 404 tokens on Ethereum, the resurgence of the OP_CAT function in Bitcoin, and the ongoing airdrop season in the crypto sphere, delving into the implications and controversies surrounding these developments.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:Developers on the Ethereum platform introduce 'DN-404' tokens.The new token type claims to solve some of the drawbacks with ERC-404s, an experimental standard that launched last week – to such popularity that it's already driven up congestion on the Ethereum blockchain.The 'OP_CAT' function from the Satoshi-era Bitcoin code is being revived amidst a surge in development enthusiasm.Developers Ethan Heilman and Armin Sabouri view OP_CAT as a simple opcode that offers some of the general-purpose functionality currently missing in BitcoinThe Eigenlayer TVL experiences a significant spike due to a suspected airdrop.Capital locked on restaking protocols is now at $10 billion, in December it was just $350 million.Takeaways | ERC-404 tokens on Ethereum allow for the fractionalization of NFTs, enabling greater liquidity and trading opportunities.The revival of the Opcat function in Bitcoin's development could open up new possibilities for building on the network.Airdrop season is in full swing, with various projects distributing tokens to reward users and incentivize participation in their ecosystems.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Ethereum Developers Create 'DN-404' Tokens After ERC-404s Send Network Fees SurgingWhat Is ERC-404? The Experimental Standard Whose First Token Has Rocketed 12000% in One WeekSatoshi-Era Bitcoin Function 'OP_CAT' Dusted Off as Development Fervor Grows Starknet Blockchain Plans Much-Awaited Airdrop of New STRK Tokens Next WeekEigenLayer's Cap Lift Prompts $4B Inflow as ETH Restaking Heats Up Wormhole airdrop: Wormhole (W) Tokenomics -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Special Guest Host Nebojsa Urosevic, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Tenderly, joins us to share insights on Ethereum's development process and future.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:The Solana Blockchain Freeze Solana, the low-latency blockchain that's seen an explosion in activity in recent months, experienced an approximately five-hour outage on Tuesday.Eigenlayer Lifts Staking Cap, Soars Past $3B The temporary lift comes as restaking on Ethereum is booming despite warnings from developers that it might strain the network.Taproot Wizards NFT Project Sells OUTAll 3,000 of the "Quantum Cats" digital images were claimed by the end of Monday's public mint, selling for a fixed price of 0.1 BTC ($4,265) each – despite severe technical issues that had delayed the process by a full week.PROTOCOL VILLAGE INTERVIEW SEGMENT Final ‘Holesky' TestnetThe test simulated “proto-danksharding,” a technical feature aimed at reducing the cost of transactions for rollups as well as making data availability cheaper.Guest: Nebojsa Urosevic is Co-Founder and SVP of R&D at Tenderly -A full-stack infrastructure solutions provider, powering Web3 developer teams with the essential tools and services throughout their development journeys. As a former software engineer for almost a decade, with experience in building, scaling and maintaining large-scale distribution cloud systems, Nebojsa is now responsible for the development and maintenance of a custom scalable Ethereum Virtual Machine that has the ability to reverse engineer transaction execution and perform various simulations in real-time.Takeaways | The recent Solana outage highlights the challenges of scaling blockchain networks and the need for continuous infrastructure improvement.The Eigen Layer restaking protocol offers a new way to earn rewards and secure other protocols, but there are still risks and uncertainties associated with it.The DenKun upgrade and Proto-Dang Sharding are important steps towards improving scalability and reducing costs on the Ethereum network.The development of layer 2 solutions and the competition among them will play a crucial role in the future of Ethereum and blockchain technology.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Solana Back Up Following Major 5-Hour Outage EigenLayer Lifts Staking Cap, TVL Soars Past $3B Bitcoin NFT Project Taproot Wizards Sells Out First Collection, Raking in $13M Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade Reaches Final ‘Holesky' Testnet, Starting Countdown to Data 'Blobs'Tenderly From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joining us, Riad Wahby, Co-founder and CEO of Cubist, delves into the risks of restaking, potential contagion effects on blockchain security, and the essential questions that the blockchain ecosystem must address.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPICS | Lido DAO Endorses Rivals LayerZero launched a Lido stETH bridge last October without asking for Lido DAO's permission. The community responded this week by endorsing a pair of its biggest competitors."Blockchain protocols frequently pride themselves on their "permissionlessness" – the idea that anyone, anywhere can build on top of a protocol without asking for explicit approval. But in practice, it is sometimes wiser to ask for permission."Blockchains and DecentralizationThe goal of these "protocol councils,” sometimes called “security councils,” is to nudge these nascent networks toward increasing decentralization, by gradually removing them from under the control of their original developers. How are they different from boards of directors?PROTOCOL VILLAGE INTERVIEW SEGMENT Guest: Riad Wahby Riad Wahby is the co-founder and CEO of Cubist, a developer of hardware-backed, non-custodial key storage and signing infrastructure that enables companies to protect staking keys and secure withdrawals.Takeaways | Keys are fundamental in blockchain interactions and require careful management to ensure security.Restaking introduces risks and potential contagion effects that can impact the security of the underlying blockchain.The restaking ecosystem offers opportunities for innovation and collaboration, but reputation and risk assessment are crucial for making informed decisions.Building systems that can withstand non-compliant users and incentivize responsible behavior is essential for the long-term success of blockchain networks.There is continued interest in blockchain and crypto among students, with a focus on computer security, cryptography, and the intersection of blockchain and AI.Balancing entrepreneurship and academia requires efficient time management and leveraging the support of graduate students and teaching assistants.Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Lido DAO Rebukes LayerZero by Endorsing Rivals Wormhole, Axelar for Crypto BridgeAs Blockchains Push Toward Decentralization, These People Serve as Ultimate Guardians Riad S. Wahby Riad S. Wahby - Google Scholar Cubist Cubist Launches Bank-Grade Ethereum Key Management Service -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grants are sparked by a retreat led by Vitalik Buterin, and creations akin to NFTs are minted on the Bitcoin blockchain, garnering attention at Sotheby's. Meanwhile, a glitch in Ethereum's Nethermind client software resulted in the removal of 8% of validators.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPICS | Zuzalu - Vitalik Buterin-Led Retreat in MontenegroThe program aims to continue the "growth of the pop-up city movement" and "support technology-driven projects,” according to a post on Gitcoin.Genesis Cat NFT Sells for $254K in Sotheby's AuctionThe sale of the digital image from the Taproot Wizards project came as popularity surges for the NFT-like creations minted atop the Bitcoin blockchain's Ordinals protocol. All in, some 19 lots sold by Sotheby's raked in a combined $1.1 million.Ethereum outageThe lion's share of Ethereum's validators rely on the same piece of software to power their operations. According to some experts, this could be a big risk.EPISODE LINKS | Zuzalu, Vitalik Buterin-Led Retreat in Montenegro, Inspires Grants for 'Zu-Villages' Bitcoin-Based Digital Art Image 'Genesis Cat' Sells for $254K in Sotheby's AuctionBug That Took Down 8% of Ethereum's Validators Sparks Worries About Even Bigger Outage Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dencun upgrade on Ethereum aims to cut layer two transaction costs and decrease data storage expenses, while Metamask's intent-based system seeks to improve efficiency…Plus Insights from Telos Foundation's New Executive Director!"This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:Dencun Upgrade Goes Live on Ethereum's Goerli Test-Net Developers said the missed finalization was likely due to an expected lack of participation and older network validators.MetaMask's New Transaction Routing SystemMetaMask is quietly testing new tech that uses third parties to route user transactions. It will eventually be made available outside of MetaMask and will be closely scrutinized for how it manages to avoid centralization concerns.PROTOCOL VILLAGE INTERVIEW SEGMENT Guest: John Lilic - Executive Director at the Telos FoundationWithin this dialogue, John Lilic delves into his blockchain background and the transition from Ethereum to Telos. He underscores Telos' standout features—high throughput and cost-effective transactions—casting it as a formidable contender among Layer 2 solutions like Polygon. John envisions Telos as a global US dollar settlement layer, especially impactful in developing nations. Detailing Telos' strategy, he highlights a focus on Asia, developer engagement, and strategic partnerships to broaden its influence. Despite visibility challenges, John remains confident in Telos' potential and the inherent value it brings to users.EPISODE LINKS | Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade Goes Live, Devs Wait for Finalization on Testnet MetaMask's Secret Project Could Shake Up How Ethereum Works John Lilic Joins the Telos Foundation as Executive Director Telos Blockchain John Lilic Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The proposed Ethereum gas limit increase holds the potential to enhance transaction throughput, coinciding with the significant milestone of the Bitcoin ETF debut, and in a parallel realm, Fox News and Polygon collaborate on an anti-deep fake tool.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPIC | Ethereum's Vitalik Proposes Gas Limit IncreaseEthereum's gas limit refers to the maximum amount of gas that can be expended in an individual block. A limit increase could improve network capacity and potentially reduce costs for users.Bitcoin ETFs Approved In a milestone for crypto adoption, the SEC today gave the green light to the trading of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). CoinDesk rounded up reactions from across the crypto industry to the news.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT Polygon and Fox Join in Blockchain Project to Combat ‘Deepfakes'"Verify" is an open-source protocol built on Polygon's PoS blockchain, specifically used to establish the origin and history of registered media.EPISODE LINKS | Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Proposes Gas Limit IncreaseBitcoin ETFs Approved: The Industry ReactsBitcoin Miners May Be Due a Breather After Spot ETF Approval, JPMorgan SaysBitcoin ETFs: What to Expect on Day OneGary Gensler Voted to Approve Bitcoin ETFs, Despite Public Criticism Fox, Polygon Release Blockchain-Powered Tool 'Verify' to Weed Out DeepfakesWe Tried Fox's Blockchain-Based Tool for Deepfake Detection. Here's How It WentSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vitalik Buterin unveils the latest iteration of the Ethereum ecosystem roadmap, Dencun is introduced as the transformative upgrade, while Solana garners increased momentum.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPIC | Dencun - The Next Big Upgrade Developers also penciled in the end of February as a soft target for the upgrade to hit the main Ethereum blockchain.UPDATED ETHEREUM ROADMAPEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin released an updated version of his Ethereum ecosystem roadmap last weekend. The roadmap is used as a rough guiding post and progress tracker for the overall development of the Ethereum ecosystem, and this year's update gave a glimpse into how Buterin thinks the second-most valuable blockchain ecosystem might be able to address two of its biggest challenges: speed and centralization.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT TOPIC | SOLANA: SOL tokenSolana has been one of the biggest gainers of the latest crypto cycle, with a handful of airdrops and meme tokens accelerating big boosts in the price of SOL. Also, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has released an updated roadmap for the ecosystem.EPISODE LINKS | Ethereum Developers Target January for First Testnet Deployment of Next Big Upgrade, 'Dencun' https://x.com/vitalikbuterin/status/ Single slot finality | ethereum.org The Protocol: Is Solana's Rebound The Real Thing? Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER -From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spotlighting groundbreaking projects that are committed to the industry's progress, ongoing innovation, and adaptability.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPIC | New Technology - Projects CelestiaCelestia has released its mainnet beta after issuing tokens to 580,000 users.AvailThe announcement comes as Celestia's recent launch and airdrop have kindled interest in "modular" blockchain projects that can relieve the burden on primary networks like Ethereum.EigenDA EigenLayer's platform for "re-staking" is designed to extend Ethereum's pooled security from ETH stakers to other blockchain systems – a way for developers to bootstrap new networks without having to create their own communities of network validators.SUAVEUnbundles the mempool and block builder role from existing blockchains and offers a highly specialized and decentralized plug-and-play alternative. Sharing the same sequencing layer allows crypto to stay decentralized, block builders to capture cross-domain MEV, validators to maximize their revenue, and users to transact with the best execution, while reducing the economic centralization pressure on each domain.BitcoinPROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT TOPIC | INDUSTRY TRENDS - BUSINESS SIDE Real World Assets and Industry AdoptionZero-Knowledge ExplosionIs crypto ready? / A16z - better UIEPISODE LINKS | Celestia Airdrops TIA Token as Network Goes Live, Claims Start of 'Modular Era'Avail, Data Availability Solution to Rival Celestia, Unveils 'Incentivized Testnet' Ethereum 'Restaking' Takes Shape as Next Big Trend in Blockchain Security 2023 Q4 Outlook Report | CCDataThe Future of MEV is SUAVE | Flashbots JPMorgan says ether to outperform bitcoin next year | The BlockJP Morgan: Ethereum to Outperform Bitcoin in 2024, Halving ‘Priced In' - DecryptSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.–See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are going back in our archives for this year before this podcast to share some stories that we think are special. This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:TOPIC | Events ZuzaluThis invite-only gathering of 200 people in the Mediterranean marina town of Lustica Bay has been taking place since late March and wraps up this week, featuring official sessions on zero-knowledge cryptography, twice-a-day jumps into the Adriatic Sea, and the chance to get face time with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin.Curve hack, DeFi existential crisis Curve, a leading decentralized exchange on Ethereum, was hacked for more than $70 million in July. Questions continue to linger around the platform's long-term viability and potential contagion risk.Ethereum Validator WithdrawalsFollowing last week's milestone Shanghai upgrade, we moved to wind down CoinDesk's Ethereum validator project, but it could be a week before the 32 ETH we staked (about $67,000 worth) hits our wallet. C. Spencer Beggs, our director of engineering, breaks down the technical steps he's taken.TOPIC | New Technology - Projects Account Abstraction was Fire at the start of 2023Account abstraction – a concept recently embraced by Visa – could make Ethereum wallets significantly more user-friendly.WorldcoinWorld ID has added integrations with Shopify, Minecraft, and Reddit alongside a slew of developer-focused updates that could expand the OpenAI founder's blockchain-based "proof-of-personhood" service to more users.Bitcoin OrdinalsIn the historic auction house's first-ever sale of the Ordinals inscriptions known as "NFTs on Bitcoin," a batch of three pixelated images from a mushroom-themed collection drew about $450,000, or roughly five times the highest estimates.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT TOPIC | INDUSTRY TRENDS - BUSINESS SIDE Layer2 ManiaUsers will be able to bridge their ETH starting Thursday, with the official launch of the main network on Aug. 9.Crypto Winter / Legal -Regulatory: SBF gets charged | Binance + CZThe alleged fraudster and ex-FTX CEO acted "in good faith," Bankman-Fried's attorney said in an emotional closing argument.ZK Teams Polygon Labs, a developer of scaling networks for Ethereum, has shifted toward "Polygon CDK," a blockchain-development kit powered by zero-knowledge cryptography. The older "Polygon Edge" was used by Dogechain, in an unofficial effort to build a Dogecoin-oriented smart-contracts network.EPISODE LINKS | Zuzalu Is 2 Months in Montenegro With Crypto Elites, Cold Plunges, Vitalik SelfiesAs Curve Averts DeFi Death Spiral, Fiasco Exposes Serious RisksCoinDesk Winds Down Ethereum Validator ‘Zelda,' and We Now Wait to Get Money BackEthereum Upgrade Could Make It Harder to Lose All Your Crypto 'Bitcoin NFT' Hysteria Comes to Sotheby's as Super-Mario-Style Mushroom Character Tops $200KSam Altman Is Bringing Worldcoin's Controversial Eye-Scanning Orb to Reddit and MicrosoftCoinbase Sets Public Launch of ‘Base' Layer 2 Blockchain for Next Week Sam Bankman-Fried on Verge of Tears as His Lawyer Concludes DefensePolygon Stops Work on 'Edge,' Used to Build Dogechain, as Focus Turns to ZK Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Debating also the integration of Layer 2 functions on Ethereum's main chain, the unexplored territory of Blockchains' identity and personal data storage; and Vitalik's deeply technical essay.This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community FundFollow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories: Polygon and CelestiaCelestia's "data availability" solution – pitched as a cheaper alternative to storing data on Ethereum – will become an option for builders who are using Polygon's customizable software stack to spin up new layer-2 networks.CRYPTO POINTS Points rely on highly performant off-chain database systems called Servers to store and verify individual point balances.Sam Altman and WorldCoinWorld ID has added integrations with Shopify, Minecraft, and Reddit alongside a slew of developer-focused updates that could expand the OpenAI founder's blockchain-based "proof-of-personhood" service to more users.Cronos -Crypto.com PartnerThe new "Cronos zkEVM chain" is launching initially as a test network, based on Matter Labs' software tools, which can be used to spin up new layer 2 and layer 3 “hyperchains” atop Ethereum.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT - An Essay by Vitalik Ethereum's Buterin Floats Prospect of Taking Some Layer-2 Functions Back on Main ChainVitalik Buterin, a member of the Ethereum Foundation's executive board, once pushed "layer-2" networks as a way to provide faster and cheaper transactions. Now he's got ideas for "enshrining" some of those functions on the main chain.EPISODE LINKS | Polygon to Offer Data Solution Celestia as Option for New Layer-2 DevelopersCelestia, Blockchain Data Solution, Sees TIA Token Surge as Polygon Plan Announcedhttps://x.com/jonwu_/status/1735059813087015384?s=20https://x.com/sassal0x/status/1734787782940168569?s=20https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1732889600425644235?s=20https://x.com/gabrielhaines/status/1734911303980917048?s=20 https://twitter.com/puntium/status/1734722454566887843Sam's WorldcoinCronos, Partner of Crypto.com, to Start Layer 2 Network With Matter Labs Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today.Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A censorship issue plagues blockchains, notably within the Ethereum network, where 72% of blocks are crafted by validators filtering transactions linked to a sanctioned program known as Tornado Cash.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:Censorship on Ethereum is Becoming a ProblemFour of the five biggest "block builders" on Ethereum are excluding transactions sanctioned by the U.S. government, data shows.Bitcoin Mining: CENSORSHIP OR 'SPAM FILTERING?'Opinions are divided in the Bitcoin community over the efforts by a new mining pool called Ocean, guided by the feisty developer Luke Dashjr and backed by Block Inc.'s Jack Dorsey, to weed out NFT-like transactions the project characterizes as "spam."Columbia CryptoEconomics (CCE) Workshop 2023This two-day workshop brings together practitioners, researchers, and academics to discuss challenges, recent progress, and opportunities in the economics of blockchain protocols.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT CoinDesk's Most Influential of 2023 Fifty people who defined the year in crypto.EPISODE LINKS | Ethereum's 'Censorship' Problem Is Getting WorseBitcoin Inscriptions Divide BTC Community Amid Network Congestion, but Are 'Unstoppable' Jack Dorsey Aims to Create Anti-Censorship Bitcoin Mining Pool With New Startup Hot from Columbia University Crypto EconomicsMost Influential 2023 by CoinDesk Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: CONSENSUS 2024 by Coindesk Secure your $109 Developer Pass today and join us in Austin May 29-31 to explore the epicenter of blockchain innovation at Consensus. This is where the top blockchains show off their latest advancements, share their detailed roadmaps, dive deep with technical workshops and forecast the next wave of innovation. Don't wait! These passes are limited. Learn more and register: https://consensus.coindesk.com/register/developer/-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cosmos faces internal leadership challenges, with its founder advocating for a 'hard fork.' Concurrently, the Ethereum Name Service founder contemplates challenging Unstoppable Domains in light of its recently approved patent. Meanwhile, concerns arise about a potential Blast 'backlash,' leaving investors unsettled by recent developments in the crypto landscape.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:Cosmos - Cosmos' founder Jae Kwon favors splitting the blockchain into twoCosmos Hub is an intermediary among all independent blockchains created within the Cosmos network. ATOM powers the Cosmos ecosystem of blockchains programmed to scale and interoperate with each other.Ethereum Name Service (ENS), in an intellectual-property dispute with rival Unstoppable Domains.ENS Founder Nick Johnson told CoinDesk he's unhappy with Unstoppable Domains's patenting of work that he claims he produced and published earlier.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT BLAST The idea of a yield-paying layer-2 blockchain atop Ethereum has demonstrated market allure. However, even the project's biggest investor has taken issue with the execution and marketing surrounding the initial rollout.And something hot off the presses - CELO With hot competition between layer-2 technology providers like Optimism, Polygon, and Matter Labs, Celo's choice is being closely watched by the blockchain industry.EPISODE LINKS | Cosmos Founder Calls for Chain Split; ATOM Down 3%'We Are Prepared to Go to the Mat:' ENS Founder on Patent Dispute With UnstoppableCelo Developer Proposes Mid-January Timeline for Evaluating Closely Watched Layer-2 MoveBlast's One-Week, $600M Haul Shows Promise of Yield, Pitfalls of HypeSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: CONSENSUS 2024 by Coindesk Secure your $109 Developer Pass today and join us in Austin May 29-31 to explore the epicenter of blockchain innovation at Consensus. This is where the top blockchains show off their latest advancements, share their detailed roadmaps, dive deep with technical workshops and forecast the next wave of innovation. Don't wait! These passes are limited. Learn more and register: https://consensus.coindesk.com/register/developer/-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An exploration into emerging decentralized networks, the subtle revolution in blockchain utilization, and a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in Layer 2 developments.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:Infura's baby step toward decentralization.Infura, from the Ethereum developer Consensys, is so dominant it's been cast as a single point of failure. Now it's creating a "decentralized infrastructure network" to help protect against outages – with a "federated" group of partners.What are ‘Intents'?Intent-centric programs are quietly transforming how we use blockchains, but they bring risks as well as benefits.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT OKX Apes into L2 race PLUS a wrap of L2 developments including:KintoRedstonePolygon's Ryan Wyatt joining Optimism Foundation in a growth role. "We're going to need a lot of L2s," he told CoinDesk TV.Plasma blockchain designs, all the rage after they were first invented in 2017, could come back in vogue after Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin wrote in a blog post-Tuesday that the category "opens the door to very large scalability gains."EPISODE LINKS | Ethereum Platform Infura's Step Toward Decentralization Includes Microsoft, Tencent 'Intents' Are Blockchain's Big New Buzzword. What are They, And What Are the Risks?Cryptocurrency Exchange OKX Coming Out With Layer 2 ‘X1' Built on Polygon TechnologyBlockchain Startup Kinto Plans 'First KYC'd' Ethereum Layer-2 Network After Raising $5M Blockchain Developer Lattice Unveils 'Alternative Data Availability' Network for Optimism Ex-Polygon Veteran Wyatt Joins Optimism Foundation Unit in Growth Role Plasma: Scalable Autonomous Smart Contracts Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: CONSENSUS 2024 by Coindesk Secure your $109 Developer Pass today and join us in Austin May 29-31 to explore the epicenter of blockchain innovation at Consensus. This is where the top blockchains show off their latest advancements, share their detailed roadmaps, dive deep with technical workshops and forecast the next wave of innovation. Don't wait! These passes are limited. Learn more and register: https://consensus.coindesk.com/register/developer/-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the controversies in decentralized governance to the potential of decentralized data in Web3, this coverage delves into layer 2 developments and zero-knowledge proofs providing a glimpse into the promising future of blockchain and its ongoing evolution.This episode is sponsored by Consensus 2024 Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories: Arbitrum Research Pitch A proposed coalition of professional researchers could help "accelerate decision-making" at the Ethereum layer-2 project, but complaints have surfaced over the cost and potential conflicts of interest.The Graph Q&A The Graph, a protocol for indexing and querying data stored on blockchains, plans to add AI-assisted querying with large language models as part of a suite of new features disclosed Tuesday.PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT Margaux's scoop on Kraken plus latest on L2s (Including Nil)The crypto exchange is still considering which blockchain developer should build its network, with Polygon, Matter Labs, and the Nil Foundation in the mix, according to people familiar with the situation. Rival crypto exchange Coinbase blazed the trail with Base.EPISODE LINKS | Arbitrum Voters Polarized Over 'Research' Pitch With $2M Price Tag Almost All of DeFi Uses the Graph' – Q&A With Edge & Node CEO Tegan Kline The Graph, Known as 'Google of Web3,' Plans AI-Assisted QueryingKraken Said to Seek Partner to Help Build It a Layer 2 Blockchain Network Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: CONSENSUS 2024 by Coindesk Secure your $109 Developer Pass today and join us in Austin May 29-31 to explore the epicenter of blockchain innovation at Consensus. This is where the top blockchains show off their latest advancements, share their detailed roadmaps, dive deep with technical workshops, and forecast the next wave of innovation. Don't wait! These passes are limited. Learn more and register: https://consensus.coindesk.com/register/developer/-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An examination of Starknet's latest moves, layer 3 networks are ready to go ‘live' and how a student's research paper turned into $345M. This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation.Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:Starknet (STRK) TokensArbitrum "Orbit" Is Now LivePROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT The Celestia Launch and AirDropSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | Starknet Foundation Showers STRK Tokens on Contributors, Though They're Not Trading Yet Arbitrum Foundation Says 'Orbit' for Layer-3 Networks Now Ready for Mainnet How a Ph.D. Student's Research Paper Turned Celestia Into $345M Blockchain Project Overnight Celestia Airdrops TIA Token as Network Goes Live, Claims Start of 'Modular Era'Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER From Our Sponsor: All the tools you need to build, test, and deploy on Algorand are now available in a single, simple package. Set up your dev environment in only 10 minutes and then get coding on the only blockchain with: Unrivaled point-of-sale transaction speed Industry-leading uptimeConcierge-style developer support, every step of your journey Download AlgoKit today.Build today with AlgoKit-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bennett and Cas are joined by Sam Kessler from CoinDesk to discuss the witnesses that the defense has been calling to the stand, including Sam Bankman-Fried. CoinDesk trial coverage: https://www.coindesk.com/sam-bankman-fried-trial-live-coverage-news/ Protos trial coverage: https://protos.com/sbftrial/ SBF's Kamikaze Defense: https://protos.com/sam-bankman-frieds-kamikaze-defense/ The Jury Finally Hears from SBF by Liz Lopatto: https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/27/23935683/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-fraud-direct-testimony-jury This episode was recorded on October 28th, 2023.

Insights into Polygon's transition to version 2.0 and the debut of the "pole" token. Also, a shift towards decentralization and governance is a significant stride in bolstering trust and credibility among the broader blockchain community.This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation.Follow the show here for more.In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, explore the following stories:A cybersecurity hacker earns a living by safely testing Ethereum's security – benefiting the network's integrity.Bitcoin blossoms with tech developments - It's not just Bitcoin's price that's suddenly exploding. PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT The State of PolygonSign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER EPISODE LINKS | This Cybersecurity Pro Gets Paid to Hack Ethereum – for the Good of the Network All of a Sudden, It's All About BitcoinInstitutions Race for Bitcoin, Sending CME Open Interest to Record HighBitcoin Spot ETFs Could See Inflows of $14.4B in First Year, Galaxy SaysPOL Contracts Go Live on Ethereum Mainnet as Part of Polygon 2.0 Polygon Proposes Council for ‘Decentralized Governance,' Names 13 MembersLido Finance Sunsets Solana Staking Product After DAO VoteManta's Layer-2 Blockchain Already Plans to Ditch OP Stack for PolygonFrom Our Sponsor: All the tools you need to build, test, and deploy on Algorand are now available in a single, simple package. Set up your dev environment in only 10 minutes and then get coding on the only blockchain with Unrivaled point-of-sale transaction speed and Industry-leading uptimeConcierge-style developer support, at every step of your journey Download AlgoKit today.Build today with AlgoKit-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Protocol podcast dives into blockchain, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the evolving layers of blockchain technology. CoinDesk journalists Brad Keoun, Sam Kessler, and Margaux Nijkerk provide updates and clear explanations of the industry's intricacies, making it accessible to all interested in this dynamic field.The Protocol podcast is produced and edited by Senior Producer Michele Musso with support from Executive Producer Jared Schwartz.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The competition among DeFi networks is fierce, with Scroll currently holding the 23rd spot in the rankings. Meanwhile, the Ethereum validator queue has seen a significant reduction in wait times for staking and rewards, and an 'OG of Blockchains' has recently accomplished a nine-year-old project.This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation.In this installment of "The Protocol," be part of our discussion with hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk. Together, they explore the continuously evolving landscape of blockchain technology, with a particular focus on what makes Scroll stand out, the diminishing demand for staking on Ethereum, and, in our PROTOCOL VILLAGE SEGMENT, Stellar's integration of smart contracts.EPISODE LINKS | Scroll Confirms Mainnet Live, as Co-Founder Predicts Speed Gains Over EthereumEthereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking DemandStellar, Early Blockchain Built for Payments, Adds Smart Contracts to Take on Ethereum Clip from Scroll Co-Founder Scroll Co-Founder Discusses zkEVM Mainnet Launch -All the tools you need to build, test, and deploy on Algorand are now available in a single, simple package. Set up your dev environment in only 10 minutes and then get coding on the only blockchain with: Unrivaled point-of-sale transaction speed Industry-leading uptimeConcierge-style developer support, every step of your journey Download AlgoKit today.Build today with AlgoKit-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam Bankman-Fried's defense strategy in his trial is coming into focus as his legal team seeks to reframe the narrative around his actions at FTX. The defense aims to raise reasonable doubt by challenging key witnesses' testimonies and sowing doubt in their credibility, but faces hurdles in piecing together a cohesive story as the prosecution's case remains strong.Link to story: SBF Trial: For Once, Bankman-Fried's Lawyer Lands a PunchSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Danny Nelson, Nikhilesh De, Nick Baker, Sam Kessler and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nishad Singh, the former head of engineering at FTX, testified that a September 2022 meeting with Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, revealed the extent of Alameda's use of FTX user deposits, leaving a substantial hole in the balance sheets of both companies and prompting Singh's feeling of betrayal. Singh's testimony provided strong evidence to prosecutors that Bankman-Fried played a pivotal role in FTX's alleged crimes, emphasizing Singh's role as both a co-conspirator and a victim in the unfolding saga.Link to story: Former Top FTX Executive Testifies He Knew $8B of Customer Money Was MissingSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Marc Hochstein, Nikhilesh De, Sam Kessler and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Covering the influence of conflict on Israel's crypto sector, the evolution of smart contracts on Bitcoin, and a comprehensive examination of the ethical, technical, and legal intricacies that define the crypto landscape, notably in the aftermath of the FTX collapse as witnessed in Sam Bankman-Fried's trial in New York City.This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation.In this episode of "The Protocol," join our hosts, Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol newsletter, along with tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, as they delve into the ever-evolving realm of blockchain technology. Amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict, they delve into the dynamic interplay between innovation and adversity. Additionally, they explore the contentious World Coin project, which employs iris scanning for biometric authentication, shedding light on the convergence of AI and blockchain technology. Sam Kessler provides insights from the Manhattan courthouse regarding the technical intricacies of the FTX collapse during the SBF trial. It becomes evident that the sector is undergoing a refining process in response to heightened scrutiny and legal deliberations following FTX's involvement.EPISODE LINKS | Israeli Crypto Firms Scramble to Deal With War, in Between the SirensBitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM' PlanThe Tech Guru Behind Worldcoin: a Q&A With Tiago SadaChinese Bribes, Saudi Investors and Thai Prostitutes: Caroline Ellison Gives SBF Trial's Most Shocking Testimony Yet-All the tools you need to build, test, and deploy on Algorand are now available in a single, simple package. Set up your dev environment in only 10 minutes and then get coding on the only blockchain with Unrivaled point-of-sale transaction speed and Industry-leading uptimeConcierge-style developer support, at every step of your journey Download AlgoKit today.Build today with AlgoKit-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caroline Ellison began her testimony by unveiling a complex narrative of her and SBF's intertwined personal and professional lives, shedding light on alleged fraudulent practices that ultimately led to the collapse of Alameda, FTX, and significant losses for exchange customers and investors.Link to story: Star Witness Caroline Ellison Says Sam Bankman-Fried Directed Her to Commit FraudSign up for The SBF Trial NewsletterCredits: Nikhilesh De, Marc Hochstein, Danny Nelson, Sam Kessler and Wondercraft AI VoiceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk reports from the courthouse.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried.[1:05] Inside the Desk: Nik De, CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, breaks down CoinDesk's approach to covering the trial.[10:08] Danny reports from the first two days at the courthouse, alongside Nik De and Sam Kessler.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The inaugural episode of CoinDesk's tech-focused podcast examines Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the intricate ecosystem of blockchain "layers" currently under rapid development by software engineers.This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation.In this episode of "The Protocol," join our hosts, Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol newsletter, along with tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, as they delve into the ever-evolving realm of blockchain technology, with a specific emphasis on Ethereum.In addition to discussing Ethereum's rapidly growing validator numbers and the potential bottlenecks they pose, they delve into the pressing issue of network overcrowding. They also uncover the significance of optimistic fault proofs and how these innovative solutions play a pivotal role in enhancing security and scalability.EPISODE LINKS | At Last, Blockchain Developer OP Labs Delivers ‘Fault Proofs' Missing From Core Design BLOCKCHAIN BAKE-OFF Ethereum Developers Appear Successful in Second Attempt at Holesky Test Network Launch The Protocol: Ethereum Struggles With Sprawl as Optimism Airdrops $27M The Most Pressing Issue on Ethereum is Validator Size Growth -All the tools you need to build, test, and deploy on Algorand are now available in a single, simple package. Set up your dev environment in only 10 minutes and then get coding on the only blockchain with: Unrivaled point-of-sale transaction speed Industry-leading uptimeConcierge-style developer support, at every step of your journey Download AlgoKit today.Build today with AlgoKit-The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

CoinDesk reports from the courthouse.On “Carpe Consensus,” hosts Ben Schiller and Danny Nelson center the episode on, arguably, the crypto news event of the year: the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried.[1:05] Inside the Desk: Nik De, CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, breaks down CoinDesk's approach to covering the trial.[10:08] Danny reports from the first two days at the courthouse, alongside Nik De and Sam Kessler.“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While one network (Base) faced an outage, another (Ethereum) had a layer 2 leader grappling with the idea of an “Ethereum Supreme Court.”On “Carpe Consensus,” host Danny Nelson is joined by CoinDesk tech reporter Sam Kessler to dive into the latest blockchain news.[0:53] Coinbase's Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Base experienced its first major outage since its launch, halting the production of new blocks for about 45 minutes. Sam explains what caused the outage and other vulnerabilities he's watching.[13:16] In crypto, the phrase “code is law” seems to assert that technology can thwart centralized individuals. But a proposal for an “Ethereum Supreme Court” gets Danny and Sam thinking – are blockchains already just social contracts, not straight code as we've been led to believe?“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While one network (Base) faced an outage, another (Ethereum) had a layer 2 leader grappling with the idea of an “Ethereum Supreme Court.”On “Carpe Consensus,” host Danny Nelson is joined by CoinDesk tech reporter Sam Kessler to dive into the latest blockchain news.[0:53] Coinbase's Ethereum layer 2 blockchain Base experienced its first major outage since its launch, halting the production of new blocks for about 45 minutes. Sam explains what caused the outage and other vulnerabilities he's watching.[13:16] In crypto, the phrase “code is law” seems to assert that technology can thwart centralized individuals. But a proposal for an “Ethereum Supreme Court” gets Danny and Sam thinking – are blockchains already just social contracts, not straight code as we've been led to believe?“Carpe Consensus” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

„Wer über diese Art von Technologie verfügt, kann selbst der schwächsten oder durchschnittlichen konventionellen Militärmacht zu einem Vorsprung auf dem Schlachtfeld verhelfen.“ Das sagt Sam Kessler, Analyst und geopolitischer Berater aus den USA. Peking ist dabei, nach dieser Technik zu forschen. Web: https://www.epochtimes.de Probeabo der Epoch Times Wochenzeitung: https://bit.ly/EpochProbeabo Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTimesDE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81ACRSbWNgmnVSK6M1p_Ug Telegram: https://t.me/epochtimesde Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtimesde Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTimesWelt/ Unseren Podcast finden Sie unter anderem auch hier: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/etdpodcast/id1496589910 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/277zmVduHgYooQyFIxPH97 Unterstützen Sie unabhängigen Journalismus: Per Paypal: http://bit.ly/SpendenEpochTimesDeutsch Per Banküberweisung (Epoch Times Europe GmbH, IBAN: DE 2110 0700 2405 2550 5400, BIC/SWIFT: DEUTDEDBBER, Verwendungszweck: Spenden) Vielen Dank! (c) 2023 Epoch Times

Episode 7 of Noise Gate features Jackie Connor and fellow Popular Music student Sam Kessler. The two take to the task of analyzing a folk record from one of the most influential and prominent artists of all time: Taylor Swift. This beautiful record demonstrates Taylor's unmatched songwriting and incredible versatility as an artist through moving folk music with multiple coexisting narratives. Check out Sam on Instagram @sam_kessler_ (and go follow @noise_gate_ while you're at it)!

The following is recorded from a twitter spaces co-hosted by CoinDesk and Interchain.fm. The conversation was moderated by Sam Kessler, a CoinDesk journalist, and Chjango Unchained spoke alongside Erik Voorhees, Haseeb Qureshi, and Sunny Aggarwal on the ongoing topic of FTX and our latest main character, Sam Bankman Fried. We discussed the failings of centralized financial institutions and how DeFi already fixes a lot of those failures. Is there a role for crypto regulation, or is there a future where we as crypto natives can build solutions to self-regulate?

Revealing that a “substantial amount” of the collapsed crypto exchange's assets are either missing or stolen, attorney for new management James Bromley also described FTX as the “personal fiefdom” of co-founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried during the first U.S. bankruptcy court hearing on the matter on Tuesday. Marco Olivera and Ash Bennington welcome Mike Alfred, a value investor and the managing partner at Alpine Fox, and Sam Kessler, a reporter for CoinDesk, to talk about the latest developments in the FTX saga as well as CZ's Coinbase tweet, Grayscale's reserve problems, and Genesis's unwinding fate for the final Crypto Daily Briefing of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CoinDesk reporters discuss the latest developments in the FTX story. Join the CoinDesk newsroom with David Z. Morris, Tracy Wang, Danny Nelson, Nikhilesh De, Sam Kessler, Cheyenne Ligon and Aoyon Ashraf as they discuss the chaotic week that saw the fall of the crypto exchange FTX.The executive producer for CoinDesk Podcasts is Jared Schwartz. Eleanor Pahl edited this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Zhou, co-founder of hedge fund Galois Capital, sits down with CoinDesk reporter Sam Kessler to discuss all things Terra. They discuss why the stablecoins and its sister coin collapsed and what Zhou noticed and warned people of before the implosion. The panel discussion took place on June 10, the second day of CoinDesk's Consensus 2022 festival in Austin, Texas. The executive producer for CoinDesk Reports is Jared Schwartz. Nia Freeman edited this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Special mid-week episode! I spoke with collector Sam Kessler about collecting and more for this week's Collectors Corner. Send feedback and questions to ttmcast@yahoo.com

Ja Rule and Nick Davis join the show to share their separate journeys into Web3, and how they've joined forces on an NFT project called "Black is Beautiful." The powerful artwork inspires self-love, and is helping raise funds for Historical Black Colleges. Plus, while many crypto and NFT companies are struggling, some are still growing. Is your next job in the Web3 industry? Sam Kessler from Coindesk and Carly Long from Weld Recruiting shed light on job market conditions, and share a list of tips to help you find your next job in Web3.  00:01 - Welcome 00:28- Weekly Headlines 05:00 - Sam Kessler Writer at Coindesk - The state of the Crypto job market  8:45 - Carly Long from Weld Recruiting - How to get a job in Web3 12:00 - Ja Rule and Nick Davis - Black is Beautiful NFT's 20:32 - Julie MacDonell Intellectual Property Lawyer - Bored APE NFT + Old Navy Collab

On today's show, CoinDesk reporters Sam Kessler and Sage D. Young take a look at Ethereum's long anticipated Merge and how the so-called Difficulty Bomb might or might not matter.This episode is sponsored by Kava and BCB Group.Read the full story here.This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by Doc Blust & Colin Mealey-Kava lets you mint stablecoins, lend, borrow, earn and swap safely across the world's biggest crypto assets. Connect to the world's largest cryptocurrencies, ecosystems and financial applications on DeFi's most trusted, scalable and secure earning platform with kava.io.-BCB Group is the leading business banking partner for the digital assets industry. We provide the rails to move money and a gateway for crypto to FX markets at scale. Our mission is to connect and bank the global crypto industry. Find out more by visiting bcbgroup.com/coindesk.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jack Dorsey wants to skip Web3 and Web4 and go straight to a decentralized Web5 ... or does he? Instagram is adding new features and partnerships to encourage young people to take a break from the social media platform. New legislation aims to ban the sale of health and location data to third parties. Activision Blizzard, which was internally investigating claims of harassment at the company, says it failed to find a systemic issue. First, CoinDesk's Sam Kessler stops by the show to discuss former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's latest vision for a decentralized internet: Web5. Kessler discusses Dorsey's announcement and helps sift through the jokes and memes surrounding the idea. Then, Lizzy Lawrence of Protocol joins the show to talk about Instagram's latest Health and Safety features. The social media network has partnered with influencers and implemented a number of prompts to encourage users to step away from Instagram from time to time. Lawrence examines the efficacy of the updates. Then, Jason shares a story about new legislation that would ban the sale of health and location data by apps and services that collect the information. Some weather apps, cycle trackers, and other apps collect data about an individual user and sell that information to third-party data brokers. This potential law would ban the practice. Lastly, Mikah talks about Activision Blizzard's recent SEC filing. The company says it completed an internal investigation regarding harassment, but failed to find a "systemic issue." Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Lizzy Lawrence and Sam Kessler Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit Compiler - TNW Melissa.com/twit

Jack Dorsey wants to skip Web3 and Web4 and go straight to a decentralized Web5 ... or does he? Instagram is adding new features and partnerships to encourage young people to take a break from the social media platform. New legislation aims to ban the sale of health and location data to third parties. Activision Blizzard, which was internally investigating claims of harassment at the company, says it failed to find a systemic issue. First, CoinDesk's Sam Kessler stops by the show to discuss former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's latest vision for a decentralized internet: Web5. Kessler discusses Dorsey's announcement and helps sift through the jokes and memes surrounding the idea. Then, Lizzy Lawrence of Protocol joins the show to talk about Instagram's latest Health and Safety features. The social media network has partnered with influencers and implemented a number of prompts to encourage users to step away from Instagram from time to time. Lawrence examines the efficacy of the updates. Then, Jason shares a story about new legislation that would ban the sale of health and location data by apps and services that collect the information. Some weather apps, cycle trackers, and other apps collect data about an individual user and sell that information to third-party data brokers. This potential law would ban the practice. Lastly, Mikah talks about Activision Blizzard's recent SEC filing. The company says it completed an internal investigation regarding harassment, but failed to find a "systemic issue." Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Lizzy Lawrence and Sam Kessler Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit Compiler - TNW Melissa.com/twit

Jack Dorsey wants to skip Web3 and Web4 and go straight to a decentralized Web5 ... or does he? Instagram is adding new features and partnerships to encourage young people to take a break from the social media platform. New legislation aims to ban the sale of health and location data to third parties. Activision Blizzard, which was internally investigating claims of harassment at the company, says it failed to find a systemic issue. First, CoinDesk's Sam Kessler stops by the show to discuss former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's latest vision for a decentralized internet: Web5. Kessler discusses Dorsey's announcement and helps sift through the jokes and memes surrounding the idea. Then, Lizzy Lawrence of Protocol joins the show to talk about Instagram's latest Health and Safety features. The social media network has partnered with influencers and implemented a number of prompts to encourage users to step away from Instagram from time to time. Lawrence examines the efficacy of the updates. Then, Jason shares a story about new legislation that would ban the sale of health and location data by apps and services that collect the information. Some weather apps, cycle trackers, and other apps collect data about an individual user and sell that information to third-party data brokers. This potential law would ban the practice. Lastly, Mikah talks about Activision Blizzard's recent SEC filing. The company says it completed an internal investigation regarding harassment, but failed to find a "systemic issue." Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Lizzy Lawrence and Sam Kessler Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit Compiler - TNW Melissa.com/twit

Jack Dorsey wants to skip Web3 and Web4 and go straight to a decentralized Web5 ... or does he? Instagram is adding new features and partnerships to encourage young people to take a break from the social media platform. New legislation aims to ban the sale of health and location data to third parties. Activision Blizzard, which was internally investigating claims of harassment at the company, says it failed to find a systemic issue. First, CoinDesk's Sam Kessler stops by the show to discuss former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's latest vision for a decentralized internet: Web5. Kessler discusses Dorsey's announcement and helps sift through the jokes and memes surrounding the idea. Then, Lizzy Lawrence of Protocol joins the show to talk about Instagram's latest Health and Safety features. The social media network has partnered with influencers and implemented a number of prompts to encourage users to step away from Instagram from time to time. Lawrence examines the efficacy of the updates. Then, Jason shares a story about new legislation that would ban the sale of health and location data by apps and services that collect the information. Some weather apps, cycle trackers, and other apps collect data about an individual user and sell that information to third-party data brokers. This potential law would ban the practice. Lastly, Mikah talks about Activision Blizzard's recent SEC filing. The company says it completed an internal investigation regarding harassment, but failed to find a "systemic issue." Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Lizzy Lawrence and Sam Kessler Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: meraki.cisco.com/twit Compiler - TNW Melissa.com/twit