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Nikhil Chandhok, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Circle, joins CoinDesk Contributor Kate Irwin on Markets Outlook the day Arc mainnet goes live. Chandhok explains why gas on Arc is USDC and not a native token, how opt-in privacy works, why BlackRock and Visa signed on as validators, and what changes for institutions when GENIUS rules take effect in January. Plus, Beezie Founder and CEO Andrea Miele on why tokenized luxury goods are the next frontier for provenance and liquidity. - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Nikhil Chandhok Joins Markets Outlook 00:59 - CLARITY Failed. Why GENIUS Is Circle's Guiding Light 02:37 - Circle Announces Arc Mainnet 03:00 - How Opt-In Privacy Works on Arc 04:35 - Why Gas Is USDC and Not a Native Token 06:52 - Will AI Agents Take Over Onchain Activity? 10:10 - Brand New Rails: Tokenized Luxury with Beezie 13:11 - Why BlackRock and Visa Signed On as Validators 15:20 - DeFi on Arc: Aave, Morpho and Uniswap 16:43 - The Biggest Challenge Facing Institutions 18:45 - Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Why Circle Isn't Bearish
Nikhil Chandhok, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Circle, joins CoinDesk Contributor Kate Irwin on Markets Outlook the day Arc mainnet goes live. Chandhok explains why gas on Arc is USDC and not a native token, how opt-in privacy works, why BlackRock and Visa signed on as validators, and what changes for institutions when GENIUS rules take effect in January. Plus, Beezie Founder and CEO Andrea Miele on why tokenized luxury goods are the next frontier for provenance and liquidity. - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Nikhil Chandhok Joins Markets Outlook 00:59 - CLARITY Failed. Why GENIUS Is Circle's Guiding Light 02:37 - Circle Announces Arc Mainnet 03:00 - How Opt-In Privacy Works on Arc 04:35 - Why Gas Is USDC and Not a Native Token 06:52 - Will AI Agents Take Over Onchain Activity? 10:10 - Brand New Rails: Tokenized Luxury with Beezie 13:11 - Why BlackRock and Visa Signed On as Validators 15:20 - DeFi on Arc: Aave, Morpho and Uniswap 16:43 - The Biggest Challenge Facing Institutions 18:45 - Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Why Circle Isn't Bearish
CoinDesk's The Policy Protocol hosts Rebecca Rettig and Renato Mariotti open on the AMC–Robinhood tokenization showdown playing out on X and "CLARITY Act death watch," before sitting down with Cody Carbone, CEO of the Digital Chamber. Carbone argues the bill's fate comes down to ethics and that the White House and President Trump himself will have to weigh in publicly on the Tillis–Gallego ethics proposal to get to 60 votes. He also lays out the contingency plan if CLARITY stalls and breaks down the Digital Chamber's lawsuit against Illinois' new crypto tax. Plus, Rebecca and Renato debrief on why spot-market authority survives even if CLARITY doesn't, and name LeBron James, and the wave of celebrity prediction-market deals, as their Person of the Week. - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - Register now for CoinDesk's Policy and Regulation event on September 22, 2026: policy-regulation.coindesk.com. - Chapters/Timecodes: 00:00 Welcome to The Policy Protocol 02:54 The AMC–Robinhood Tokenization Showdown 05:18 Can AMC Actually Sue? Renato's Litigation Read 07:41 CLARITY Act Death Watch 10:15 Why Reg Crypto Isn't Enough Without Market Structure 11:06 Cody Carbone, CEO of the Digital Chamber Joins 12:03 Ethics, Ethics, Ethics: Will the White House Weigh In? 15:25 What Happens to Crypto Policy if Clarity Fails? 17:42 Federal Preemption and the Illinois Crypto Tax Fight 20:51 The Convergence of TradFi and Digital Finance 23:32 Rebecca and Renato Debrief on Spot Authority 24:37 Person of the Week: LeBron James and Prediction Markets
Nasdaq's Ventures invested $100 million in Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken. Payward Chief Commercial Officer Mark Greenberg joins Jennifer Sanasie to explain what the deal unlocks: from bringing Nasdaq's traditional equities on-chain as permissioned tokens, to new collaborations on market surveillance, data, and expanding xStocks to more markets. Plus, insights into Kraken's shift from a crypto-only exchange to a multi-asset platform and the company's 2027 IPO timeline. - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co.
Ran Neuner, Founder of Crypto Banter, joins Coindesk's Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook with charts in hand to explain why Bitcoin's pullback from $82K is textbook post-golden-cross behavior, and why he thinks the real story is what comes next. Neuner breaks down Scott Bessent's Treasury buybacks as the engine of the rally, why ETH just broke a nine-year downtrend against Bitcoin, and why he's rotating out of layer ones and into apps with real users and revenue. Plus, Energy Substantiation Co-Founder Wil Harris joins Brand New Rails to explain why hard-to-custody assets, like oil, are tokenization's real frontier. - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Ran Neuner Joins Markets Outlook 00:45 - The Golden Cross and Bitcoin's Pullback 02:31 - Bessent's Buybacks and Why $6B Disappointed the Market 03:56 - Oil, the War, and Trump's $1.4T Stimulus Promise 06:47 - Brand New Rails: Tokenized WTI Crude Oil 09:37 - "Crypto's Biggest Bull Market Ever" 11:33 - ETH Breaks a Nine-Year Downtrend Against Bitcoin 14:03 - Altcoins to 7X Bitcoin? Crypto's Product Market Fit 18:02 - Why AI Agents Are Crypto's Real Use Case 19:54 - What Makes an Altcoin Win: Users, Revenue, Buybacks
Ran Neuner, Founder of Crypto Banter, joins Coindesk's Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook with charts in hand to explain why Bitcoin's pullback from $82K is textbook post-golden-cross behavior, and why he thinks the real story is what comes next. Neuner breaks down Scott Bessent's Treasury buybacks as the engine of the rally, why ETH just broke a nine-year downtrend against Bitcoin, and why he's rotating out of layer ones and into apps with real users and revenue. Plus, Energy Substantiation Co-Founder Wil Harris joins Brand New Rails to explain why hard-to-custody assets, like oil, are tokenization's real frontier. - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Ran Neuner Joins Markets Outlook 00:45 - The Golden Cross and Bitcoin's Pullback 02:31 - Bessent's Buybacks and Why $6B Disappointed the Market 03:56 - Oil, the War, and Trump's $1.4T Stimulus Promise 06:47 - Brand New Rails: Tokenized WTI Crude Oil 09:37 - "Crypto's Biggest Bull Market Ever" 11:33 - ETH Breaks a Nine-Year Downtrend Against Bitcoin 14:03 - Altcoins to 7X Bitcoin? Crypto's Product Market Fit 18:02 - Why AI Agents Are Crypto's Real Use Case 19:54 - What Makes an Altcoin Win: Users, Revenue, Buybacks
Ethrex launches a public testnet with Privacy EIPs. Vitalik says Frames support long-term scaling. And the EF Protocol team releases its Hegotá EIP rankings alongside priorities for achieving post-quantum Ethereum. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/ethrex-privacy-testnet-hegota-tier-list-pq-roadmap Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, joins Jennifer Sanasie for a special edition of Markets Outlook from the New York Stock Exchange to unpack the market's overnight flip from despair to euphoria. Hougan explains why a traditional 60/40 portfolio is "100% fiat currency," why holding 0% Bitcoin has become a misallocation, and where he's allocating now. Plus, why he gives Bitcoin a good chance of reclaiming $100K this year and sees $1.3 million by 2035. Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon also joins to unpack Stellar crossing $4 billion in tokenized real-world assets, a 400% jump since January. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Matt Hougan Joins Markets Outlook 00:45 - Despair to Euphoria: What Flipped the Market 03:20 - AI Stocks vs. Bitcoin 05:49 - Brand New Rails: Stellar Crosses $4B in Tokenized RWAs 08:05 - Bitcoin, Zcash, and the Tokenization Trade 14:15 - Matt's Bitcoin Price Prediction This Year and By 2035 - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer of Bitwise Asset Management, joins Jennifer Sanasie for a special edition of Markets Outlook from the New York Stock Exchange to unpack the market's overnight flip from despair to euphoria. Hougan explains why a traditional 60/40 portfolio is "100% fiat currency," why holding 0% Bitcoin has become a misallocation, and where he's allocating now. Plus, why he gives Bitcoin a good chance of reclaiming $100K this year and sees $1.3 million by 2035. Stellar Development Foundation CEO Denelle Dixon also joins to unpack Stellar crossing $4 billion in tokenized real-world assets, a 400% jump since January. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Matt Hougan Joins Markets Outlook 00:45 - Despair to Euphoria: What Flipped the Market 03:20 - AI Stocks vs. Bitcoin 05:49 - Brand New Rails: Stellar Crosses $4B in Tokenized RWAs 08:05 - Bitcoin, Zcash, and the Tokenization Trade 14:15 - Matt's Bitcoin Price Prediction This Year and By 2035 - This episode is brought to you by Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform. Grayscale's mission is to make digital asset investing simple and open to every investor. Learn more at grayscale.com. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
Pierre Rochard, CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company, joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to unpack the narratives driving crypto markets heading into Q4. From his 80K year-end price target to his rebuttal of Mark Cuban's "chips are the new crypto" take, Pierre breaks down why Bitcoin's scarcity story remains intact and why miners pivoting to AI could actually be a tailwind for Bitcoin price. Plus, Bullish's new Head of Tokenization joins to unpack what it means to be the first regulated exchange to trade tokenized equity. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Pierre Rochard Joins Markets Outlook 00:56 - Watching the Fed and Treasury 02:14 - Pierre's Bitcoin Price Target 02:24 - Responding to Mark Cuban: Chips vs. Bitcoin 06:01 - Why Cuban May Have Latched Onto the Wrong Narrative 07:25 - Will Retail Come Back to Bitcoin? 09:24 - Brand New Rails: Bullish Launches Tokenized Equity Trading 12:02 - Self-Custody vs. Exchanges Post-ColdCard 13:42 - The Best Ways to Get Bitcoin Exposure 15:32 - Bitcoin Miners Pivoting to AI 17:21 - Why Miners Leaving Is Actually Bullish for Bitcoin - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
Pierre Rochard, CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company, joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to unpack the narratives driving crypto markets heading into Q4. From his 80K year-end price target to his rebuttal of Mark Cuban's "chips are the new crypto" take, Pierre breaks down why Bitcoin's scarcity story remains intact and why miners pivoting to AI could actually be a tailwind for Bitcoin price. Plus, Bullish's new Head of Tokenization joins to unpack what it means to be the first regulated exchange to trade tokenized equity. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Pierre Rochard Joins Markets Outlook 00:56 - Watching the Fed and Treasury 02:14 - Pierre's Bitcoin Price Target 02:24 - Responding to Mark Cuban: Chips vs. Bitcoin 06:01 - Why Cuban May Have Latched Onto the Wrong Narrative 07:25 - Will Retail Come Back to Bitcoin? 09:24 - Brand New Rails: Bullish Launches Tokenized Equity Trading 12:02 - Self-Custody vs. Exchanges Post-ColdCard 13:42 - The Best Ways to Get Bitcoin Exposure 15:32 - Bitcoin Miners Pivoting to AI 17:21 - Why Miners Leaving Is Actually Bullish for Bitcoin - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
The conversation covers updates on DevNet 8, planning for a non-signality network, alignment on TestNet dates, discussions on EIP proposals, and the process of EIP tier ranking and selection.TakeawaysDevNet 8 stability and issuesPlanning for non-signality networkAlignment on TestNet datesEIP proposal discussionsEIP tier ranking and selection processChapters00:00 DevNet 8 Status Update10:23 Non-Signality Network Planning27:29 TestNet Date Alignment33:43 EIP Proposals and Discussions55:06 EIP Tier Ranking and Selection
With Fomo posting all-time high fees in August and with roughly 100,000 daily traders, co-founder Se Yong Park joins CoinDesk Contributor Kate Irwin on Markets Outlook to unpack the Solana-to-Robinhood Chain growth story, why social finance apps like Farcaster and Zora never broke out, and how prediction markets could turn a generation of bettors into traders. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Se Yong Park Joins Markets Outlook 01:11 - Inside FOMO's Record August in Fees 02:22 - Institutional Era, Consumer Endgame 03:43 - Solana, Robinhood Chain, and the Multi-Chain Effect 06:10 - Why Farcaster and Zora Never Broke Out 08:05 - Prediction Markets Will Turn Bettors Into Traders 09:24 - Advice for Founders: Ship Before It's Perfect 10:51 - DeFi is a Matter of When, Not If 12:39 - Regulation, Innovation Exemptions, and Building in the US 13:37 - Gen Z, New Media, and the Rise of Small Creators 15:20 - Q4 Outlook: The Next Breakout App Won't Be Crypto-Branded - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. -
With Fomo posting all-time high fees in August and with roughly 100,000 daily traders, co-founder Se Yong Park joins CoinDesk Contributor Kate Irwin on Markets Outlook to unpack the Solana-to-Robinhood Chain growth story, why social finance apps like Farcaster and Zora never broke out, and how prediction markets could turn a generation of bettors into traders. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Se Yong Park Joins Markets Outlook 01:11 - Inside FOMO's Record August in Fees 02:22 - Institutional Era, Consumer Endgame 03:43 - Solana, Robinhood Chain, and the Multi-Chain Effect 06:10 - Why Farcaster and Zora Never Broke Out 08:05 - Prediction Markets Will Turn Bettors Into Traders 09:24 - Advice for Founders: Ship Before It's Perfect 10:51 - DeFi is a Matter of When, Not If 12:39 - Regulation, Innovation Exemptions, and Building in the US 13:37 - Gen Z, New Media, and the Rise of Small Creators 15:20 - Q4 Outlook: The Next Breakout App Won't Be Crypto-Branded - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. -
With Bitcoin surging past $72K and showing signs of a broader breakout, 10x Research CEO and Founder Markus Thielen joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to explain why he turned bullish early and why he believes the cycle low is already behind us. From Fed tailwinds and institutional flows to the key levels that could unlock a new all-time high, Markus breaks down what's driving the move. Plus, we look inside Symbiotic's partnership with Centrifuge to offer instant USDC liquidity. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Markus Thielen Joins Markets Outlook 00:37 - Where Does Bitcoin End the Year? 02:02 - When Do We See a New ATH? 05:32 - Brand New Rails: Symbiotic x Centrifuge 08:44 - Is Bitcoin Still a Retail Product? 12:03 - $1 Million Bitcoin by 2030? 15:20 - On-Chain Signals to Watch Right Now - This interview was recorded on August 19th before bitcoin's most recent rally. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
With Bitcoin surging past $72K and showing signs of a broader breakout, 10x Research CEO and Founder Markus Thielen joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to explain why he turned bullish early and why he believes the cycle low is already behind us. From Fed tailwinds and institutional flows to the key levels that could unlock a new all-time high, Markus breaks down what's driving the move. Plus, we look inside Symbiotic's partnership with Centrifuge to offer instant USDC liquidity. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Markus Thielen Joins Markets Outlook 00:37 - Where Does Bitcoin End the Year? 02:02 - When Do We See a New ATH? 05:32 - Brand New Rails: Symbiotic x Centrifuge 08:44 - Is Bitcoin Still a Retail Product? 12:03 - $1 Million Bitcoin by 2030? 15:20 - On-Chain Signals to Watch Right Now - This interview was recorded on August 19th before bitcoin's most recent rally. - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
Glamsterdam activates on the Platåberget testnet. Arbitrum nears production ZK Proving and activates the ArbOS Elara upgrade. And the Ethereum Foundation announces a SNARK proof challenge. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/glamsterdam-activates-on-plataberget-testnet Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
John Wang, head of crypto at Kalshi, joins Sam just days after the company hit a $40 billion valuation and one year into John's tenure, which has seen prediction markets go from niche internet community to mainstream financial instrument. They cover the World Cup trading frenzy, why crypto is now the second largest market on the platform, and how Kalshi built the first CFTC-regulated perp exchange in the US from the ground up, doing $1 billion in its first week and $5 billion in its first month. - Timecodes: 0:00 - Cold open on prediction markets going mainstream 0:25 - Introduction: John Wang, head of crypto at Kalshi 0:46 - Reflecting on Kalshi's growth over the past year 2:03 - Sports' economic impact and the Knicks/World Cup effect 3:24 - CLARITY Act, midterms hub, and regulatory unlocks 4:08 - Launching the first CFTC-regulated perp market 6:26 - Explosive early perps adoption (billion in week one) 7:55 - Risk tools: stop loss, take profit, and Kalshi Social 9:12 - Agentic trading and API-driven automation - From our sponsors: This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co.
DoubleZero Edge is partnering with Kalshi to deliver Wall Street-grade market data to the world's largest CFTC-regulated prediction market. Co-Founder Austin Federa joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to unpack why professional infrastructure took so long to reach crypto, what the 10/10 flash crash revealed about new finance's weaknesses, and why faster data could level the playing field for every trader, not just the big firms. Plus, in today's Brand New Rails, we meet the ship captain working to bring the $2 trillion commercial shipping industry on-chain. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Austin Federa Joins Markets Outlook 00:43 - DoubleZero x Kalshi: Inside the Announcement 02:30 - Why Wall Street Infrastructure Took So Long to Reach Crypto 04:36 - Brand New Rails: Tokenizing the $2 Trillion Shipping Industry 07:13 - Does Faster Data Hurt Retail Traders? 08:16 - Prediction Markets: More Than a Narrative 10:31 - Access, Disruption, and Federa's 2017 Thesis 12:13 - The Catalyst to Watch 13:11 - New Finance's Biggest Challenge - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
DoubleZero Edge is partnering with Kalshi to deliver Wall Street-grade market data to the world's largest CFTC-regulated prediction market. Co-Founder Austin Federa joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to unpack why professional infrastructure took so long to reach crypto, what the 10/10 flash crash revealed about new finance's weaknesses, and why faster data could level the playing field for every trader, not just the big firms. Plus, in today's Brand New Rails, we meet the ship captain working to bring the $2 trillion commercial shipping industry on-chain. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Austin Federa Joins Markets Outlook 00:43 - DoubleZero x Kalshi: Inside the Announcement 02:30 - Why Wall Street Infrastructure Took So Long to Reach Crypto 04:36 - Brand New Rails: Tokenizing the $2 Trillion Shipping Industry 07:13 - Does Faster Data Hurt Retail Traders? 08:16 - Prediction Markets: More Than a Narrative 10:31 - Access, Disruption, and Federa's 2017 Thesis 12:13 - The Catalyst to Watch 13:11 - New Finance's Biggest Challenge - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
Paul Frambot, co-founder and CEO of Morpho, has spent years making the case that crypto was never supposed to be a product, it was always supposed to be the pipes. In this episode of Spotlight, he breaks down how Morpho's open credit network connects borrowers with tens of thousands of lenders globally to deliver better terms, deeper liquidity, and access to credit for people the traditional system has long ignored. - Timecodes: 0:00 - "The infrastructure is the blockchain" 1:20 - What is Morpho's "open credit network"? 2:41 - How Morpho differs from Aave and Compound 4:24 - Building infrastructure vs. speculation 7:23 - Morpho Blue vs. Morpho Midnight explained 10:03 - Tokenization and expanding borrowing assets 13:26 - Apollo's 9% stake in Morpho's governance token 15:29 - What's still keeping banks off-chain 17:02 - Vision for success 18 months from now - From our sponsors: This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - Check out CoinDesk Research's report on Anvil's on-chain collateral layer and what it means for the future of secured credit at: https://www.coindesk.com/research/anvil-the-missing-collateral-layer
With the CLARITY Act pushed to September and $130 million drained in the Coldcard exploit, Crypto Market Analyst Ray Salmond joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to unpack Fed rate odds, Bitcoin's four-year cycle, and the key metrics to watch ahead of a potential CLARITY Act vote. Plus, in today's Brand New Rails, we explore how Dinari is bringing U.S. stocks on-chain. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Ray Salmond Joins Markets Outlook 00:55 - Jobs Report and the Fed 01:58 - Bitcoin's Ceiling and the CLARITY Act Delay 02:26 - Why CLARITY Stalled: Banks, Stablecoins, and the Trump Cloud 04:32 - How Crypto Markets Will Front-Run the CLARITY Vote 06:39 - Brand New Rails: Dinari Brings US Stocks On-Chain 09:26 - Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle: Still Intact? 12:26 - The Coldcard Hack: An Ideological Blow to Self-Custody 15:06 - Beyond Bitcoin: RWA, Prediction Markets, and the Altcoin Reality - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co.
With the CLARITY Act pushed to September and $130 million drained in the Coldcard exploit, Crypto Market Analyst Ray Salmond joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to unpack Fed rate odds, Bitcoin's four-year cycle, and the key metrics to watch ahead of a potential CLARITY Act vote. Plus, in today's Brand New Rails, we explore how Dinari is bringing U.S. stocks on-chain. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Ray Salmond Joins Markets Outlook 00:55 - Jobs Report and the Fed 01:58 - Bitcoin's Ceiling and the CLARITY Act Delay 02:26 - Why CLARITY Stalled: Banks, Stablecoins, and the Trump Cloud 04:32 - How Crypto Markets Will Front-Run the CLARITY Vote 06:39 - Brand New Rails: Dinari Brings US Stocks On-Chain 09:26 - Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle: Still Intact? 12:26 - The Coldcard Hack: An Ideological Blow to Self-Custody 15:06 - Beyond Bitcoin: RWA, Prediction Markets, and the Altcoin Reality - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode is hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.
RealFi CEO John O'Connor joins CoinDesk's Sam Ewen to explain how his platform is reimagining the stablecoin model, replacing reflexive DeFi yield with real-world fixed income assets, and giving holders of sUSDr the returns that issuers like Tether and Circle currently keep for themselves. He breaks down the portfolio construction behind USDr, why crypto treasurers are the ideal first customer, and what he learned from testnet ahead of a mainnet launch. - Timecodes: 00:00 - RealFi's John O'Connor Joins CoinDesk 00:56 - What Makes USDr Different From USDC and USDT 05:22 - Cross-Chain Interoperability and the New Risk Surface 06:46 - How RealFi Manages Portfolio Risk and Liquidity 11:39 - Who Is RealFi's Ideal Customer? 12:42 - The Pitch to Crypto Treasurers 14:22 - Yield-Bearing Collateral and Looping Strategies 15:44 - How TradFi Is Adopting DeFi's Best Ideas 18:10 - Testnet Learnings: UX Debates and Community Excitement 19:41 - What Success Looks Like in 18 Months - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co.
Links from Chris GuidaUsing Separte Tapleaves instead of OP_IFhttps://x.com/kwsantiago/status/2062955674108150072?s=20His Xhttps://x.com/cguida6Links from Super TestnetNunchuk users could be affected by bip 110https://x.com/SuperTestnet/status/2062891717846548610His URSF-110 Softwarehttps://github.com/supertestnet/URSF-110How OP_IF could be useful (Salvatore post)https://x.com/salvatoshi/status/1989270625454584132Segwit Support Bitcoin Wikihttps://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Segwit_supportHis Xhttps://x.com/SuperTestnet
Leios is Cardano's scaling solution for the future. It's basically an upgrade of the layer one to make it faster.What you'll learn:• Leios is Cardano's scaling solution for the future.• It's basically an upgrade of the layer one to make it faster.• And what it will do, will propel Cardano to be on par with our competitors in terms of throughput and capacity to support more and more app…• I'm pleased to tell you, actually, we're in active development now of Leios.• We're working on the original node, the Haskell node.• I'm happy to tell you that it's coming this year in 2026.References:• The Leios roadmap to solving the blockchain trilemma - Input | Output — https://link.learncardano.io/qXHwiO• Ouroboros Leios — https://link.learncardano.io/3pRnD4• Midnight Japan Tour LIVE: Fukuoka Community Event - YouTube — https://link.learncardano.io/NOkdEyChapters0:00 Intro – Leios Scaling Solution0:35 Blockchain Trilemma Explained1:15 Cardano's Approach to Decentralisation & Security2:30 Leios Public Testnet – June 233:45 50x Throughput Improvement5:20 Parallel Transactions & Input Endorsers7:10 Solving the Trilemma for Real
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The Daily Gwei Refuel gives you a recap every other week day on everything that happened in the Ethereum and crypto ecosystems - hosted by Anthony Sassano. Timestamps and links to topics discussed: https://daily-gwei-links.vercel.app/recent 00:00 Introductory song 00:10 Tomasz steps down as Co-ED of the EF https://x.com/tkstanczak/status/2022315368430067847 https://ethereum.foundation/assets/ef-org-chart.png https://x.com/aerugoettinea/status/2022318885047779576 https://x.com/devanshmehta/status/2022780807493067129 15:57 First L1-zkEVM breakout call https://x.com/ladislaus0x/status/2021961042348163181 17:54 The case for quick slots in Hegota https://x.com/CarlBeek/status/2021265384989491702 22:41 Uniswap teams up with BlackRock https://x.com/Uniswap/status/2021586380212613218 26:36 Robinhood chain public testnet now live https://x.com/RobinhoodApp/status/2021399303722258575 28:34 The changing winds of crypto This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLMd0txYOMY Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thedailygwei.substack.com/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCp6vKY5jDr87htKH6hgDA/ Follow Anthony on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sassal0x Follow The Daily Gwei on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedailygwei Join the Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/4pfUJsENcg DISCLAIMER: All information presented across all of The Daily Gwei's communication channels is strictly for educational purposes and should not be taken as investment advice.
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This week, we discuss Polymarket data accuracy, VC involvement in portfolio companies, Paradigm's Tempo testnet launch, reflections on burnout in crypto, and Farcaster's pivot. Enjoy! – Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod —- Zcash is encrypted Bitcoin. Your digital bill of rights securing your freedom for the 21st century. Buy, store and spend ZEC privately using Zashi Wallet download today: https://electriccoin.co/zashi/ -- This Empire episode is brought to you by VanEck. Learn more about the VanEck Onchain Economy ETF (NODE): http://vaneck.com/EmpireNODE An investment in the Fund involves a substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. It is possible to lose your entire principal investment. The Fund may invest nearly all of its net assets in either Digital Transformation Companies and/or Digital Asset Instruments. The Fund does not invest in digital assets or commodities directly. Digital asset instruments may be subject to risks associated with investing in digital asset exchange-traded products (“ETPs”), which include the historical extreme volatility of the digital asset and cryptocurrency market, as well as less regulation and thus fewer investor protections, as these ETPs are not investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”) or commodity pools for the purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act (“CEA”). Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. Visit vaneck.com to read and consider the prospectus, containing the investment objective, risks, and fees of the fund, carefully before investing. © Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Eck Associates Corporation. -- Uniswap's Trading API offers plug-and-play access to deep onchain and off-chain liquidity, delivering enterprise-grade crypto trading without the complexity - from one of the most trusted teams in DeFi. Click to get started with seamless, scalable access to Uniswap's powerful onchain trading infrastructure. https://hub.uniswap.org/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ww_web_bw_awa_trading-api_20251117_podcast_clicks – Timestamps: (00:00) intro (06:00) Polymarket Data (09:12) How Involved Should VCs Be? (14:48) Ads (Zcash) (15:25) Tempo Testnet Goes Live (28:48) Ads (Zcash) (29:25) Burnout Across Crypto (49:05) Ads (VanEck, Uniswap) (50:47) Farcaster Pivots (01:01:27) Content of the Week — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Keone Han and Kevin McCormick from Monad Foundation join us to talk about their upcoming mainnet launch on November 24th, why building quality infrastructure takes years not months, their unique Momentum grants program that prioritizes user acquisition costs and retention over vanity metrics like TVL, and how to maintain team focus when crypto Twitter operates on a two-day attention span.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: • Monad mainnet launches November 24, 2025 • Momentum grants focus on cost-per-user acquisition • Team values long-term building over quick releases • Testnet ecosystem includes 15+ applications Timestamps:00:00 Start01:20 Why Monad ICO now?02:55 Vibe check06:37 Time to market12:28 What makes Monad unique?14:47 Node count & requirements17:34 Open source & centralization20:15 Monad vs ?23:28 Could ETH borrow from Monad?28:07 Token valuation34:02 Winner take all?34:46 Attracting users42:39 Attracting partners with $$$45:53 Airdrop & community51:14 Monad momentum54:13 Monad apps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aave V4 goes live on testnet. Aztec Network launches Ignition Chain. The USX stablecoin goes live on Scroll. And Safe Labs launches Safe Shield. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/827 Sponsor: Arkiv is an Ethereum-aligned data layer for Web3. Arkiv brings the familiar concept of a traditional Web2 database into the Web3 ecosystem. Find out more at Arkiv.network Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Recently, Super Testnet built Papa swaps: a novel & optimistic way of doing atomic swaps on Bitcoin. In this episode, he talks about his new projects, why he is in favor of filtering the mempool + BIP 444 activation, and prediction markets. Time stamps: 00:01:28 - Intro: Super Testnet's Return to the Bitcoin Takeover Podcast 00:03:03 - Lightning Privacy Wars: Recapping Super's Monero Challenge & Layer 2 Debates 00:03:43 - Papa Swaps Unleashed: Super's Lightning-Fast Innovation Explained 00:04:57 - Submarine Swaps 101: From Layer 1 to Layer 2 in a Flash 00:06:04 - Phoenix Wallet Magic: Splicing vs. Submarine Swaps – Why Capacity Matters 00:07:55 - Birth of Papa Swaps: From Mexico Chats to Single-Transaction Breakthrough 00:09:19 - Why "Papa"? The Hilarious Submarine Speed Pun Behind the Name 00:10:23 - Hedgehog Protocol Update: When Will It Launch? (Spoiler: Probably Never) 00:12:00 - Hedgehog's Fate & Super's Conference Show-and-Tells 00:12:47 - Papa Swaps Deep Dive: Relative Time Locks & Happy vs. Sad Paths 00:14:47 - How Papa Swaps Work: Secrets, HTLCs, & Atomic Swaps Simplified 00:18:33 - Risks & Tradeoffs: Double Spends, RBF, & Trust in Small Transactions 00:21:02 - Block Space Savings: Papa Swaps vs. Boltz, Moon Wallet, & Lightning Loop 00:22:29 - Papa Swaps' Edge in a Crowded Layer 2 World 00:23:29 - Sidechain Shoutouts: Citrea, Alpen, & Scaling Debates Revisited 00:24:32 - Papa Swaps Today: Proof-of-Concept, Mainnet Risks, & Wallet Adoption 00:27:02 - Will Phoenix & Breeze Integrate Papa or Hedgehog? 00:28:47 - Boltz Exchange Scoop: CEO Kilian Rausch & Co-Founder Michael 00:29:35 - Lightning History: Joule, Bottle Pay, & Nostr Wallet Connect Ideas 00:33:06 - Ad Break: Layer 2 Labs' Drivechains 00:34:57 - Sideshift.ai: Swap Stables for BTC 00:37:10 - BIP 444 Drama 00:38:18 - Spam Filters Work for Bandwidth Savings 00:39:32 - Miners' Risks: Orphan Blocks & 50% Filter Adoption Scenarios 00:42:44 - Mempool Art: Portland Hodl's Block Painting Software & Mara Pool Deals 00:44:28 - Spam Defined: Extra Data vs. Permissionless Purity Debate 00:48:21 - BitVM Dreams: Catching Pikachu on Bitcoin Without Spam 00:50:29 - Citrea & Alpen: BitVM 2/3, ZK Proofs, & Data Availability Concerns 00:52:55 - Citrea Marketing Myths: Inscriptions Over OP_RETURN in Launch 00:53:29 - OP_RETURN vs. Inscriptions: Base Space Scarcity & Pruning Debates 00:56:35 - BIP 444 Breakdown: Temporary Spam Ban & Consensus Changes 01:00:06 - Legal Slippery Slope? OFAC Lists, Sanctions, & Permissionless Fears 01:02:05 - BIP 444 Odds & Details 01:07:15 - Inscriptions as Anchors: Layer 2 Onboarding or Hidden Spam? 01:10:26 - OP_RETURN Drama: V30 Update vs Filters 01:13:31 - Community Toxicity: "Knotzis," "Coretards," & Ad Hominem Fallacies 01:16:40 - Pleb Slop & Purity Quests: Dogma vs. Base Layer Privacy Push 01:20:01 - Spam Doesn't Pay Node Runners – Miners Only 01:21:42 - Pro-Choice Nodes: Custom Policies, Wizards, & Hackathon Ideas 01:25:18 - Windows Wizards & Idea Generation: Super's Creative Process 01:26:24 - Ad Break: Bitcoin.com News – Balanced Global Crypto Coverage 01:27:28 - NoOnes: Ray Youssef's P2P Marketplace for the Global South 01:29:57 - Chat Q&A: Money Transmitters, Legal Fears, & Miner Roles 01:34:00 - Spark Wallet Exposed: Privacy Leaks & Statechain Explorer Risks 01:35:31 - Mercury Wallet Nod: Statechains' Real-World Usage Milestone 01:35:31 - Statechains' Demand: Spark's Success vs. Mercury's Shutdown 01:36:05 - Blinded Servers: Hiding Balances & History in Statechains 01:37:20 - Privacy Mitigations: IP Hiding, VPNs, & Avoiding Key Reuse 01:38:43 - Spark Improvements: CoinJoins & Future Privacy Features 01:40:27 - GDPR Compliance: Bull Bitcoin's CoinJoins & Legal Privacy Push 01:41:57 - Nostr Frustrations: Searching Old Posts Sucks 01:42:58 - ARCash DExplained 01:48:31 - Spam Subjectivity & Consensus Rules Debate 01:51:08 - Objective vs. Subjective: Mempool Policies as Good Rules 01:53:10 - No Hard Fork: BIP 444's Low Adoption & Hash Rate Doubts 01:54:41 - Cultural Conflicts: Ossified Bitcoin & Soft Fork Stalls 01:55:26 - Influencer Consensus 02:37:56 - Bitcoin Prediction Markets: Non-Interactive DLCs & Proxies 02:38:41 - Poly Market UX: Early Exits & Position Transfers 02:40:03 - PSBT Auctions: Non-Interactive Sales Explained 02:41:48 - Agias Protocol: Native Bitcoin Prediction Markets 02:43:03 - Paul Sztorc Story 02:44:19 - Oracle Problem 02:45:48 - Hivemind Insights 02:46:57 - Build Agias 02:48:39 - Predix Collaboration 02:49:16 - Favorite Thinkers: Robin Linus, Liam Eagen 02:50:24 - BitVM's BSV Origins 02:52:52 - Turing Completeness & Craig Wright 02:54:58 - BitVM Evolution 02:55:24 - 2010 Spam Debates with Satoshi & OGs 02:56:52 - Block Size Wars vs. Current Fights 02:57:28 - Nostr Threads with Aaron van Wirdum 02:58:01 - Follow Super: Supertestnet.org 02:59:03 - Infighting Fuels Ethereum & Zcash Growth 02:59:29 - Outro: Thanks to Sponsors & Farewell
Fusaka activates on the Hoodi testnet. ZisK achieves Real Time Proving. ENS introduces new apps for users and developers. And Base plans to double its block gas limit. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/812 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Coinbase Prime and Figment expand institutional staking to Solana, Cardano, Sui and other networks Circle launches Arc public testnet with over 100 institutional participants including BlackRock, Visa and Anthropic MetaMask goes multichain: one account supports EVM, Solana and soon Bitcoin TRUMP memecoins surge after president says US-China trade deal will happen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For episode 615 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Doug Colkitt, initial contributor to Fogo, the fastest layer 1 blockchain. Fogo is an SVM chain running the Firedancer client in its purest form to achieve real-time experiences at scale. Fogo unleashes the full potential of Firedancer by making innovative design choices on architecture and consensus. They are enabling institutional-grade finance on-chain by combining TradFi performance with decentralized infrastructure. ⏳ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction(1:13) Who is Doug Colkitt?(6:40) What is Fogo?(14:02) Testnet launch(19:08) Mainnet launch timeline(19:48) User incentivization(21:00) Fogo roadmap 2025(23:08) Future of Web3(26:24) Fogo website, socials & community
Join Alex Golding as he sits down with Austin Federa, Co-founder of DoubleZero, to explore how they're building permissionless high-performance fiber infrastructure that could revolutionize blockchain performance. Austin shares the technical vision behind creating a parallel internet for distributed systems, starting with Solana validators as their initial market.DoubleZero: https://doublezero.xyz
NuConstruct launches the TOOL scaling layer on testnet. Reserve Protocol launches the LCAP Index DTF. Ethereum hits 6 blobs per block. And the EF launches the Ethereum Everywhere team. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/790 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.
Solfate Podcast - Interviews with blockchain founders/builders on Solana
A conversation with Robin, CEO of Raiku, about Raiku's approach to guaranteed transaction includion on Solana.
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In this episode, Austin chats with Tristan (Bullet) to discuss the significant evolution of decentralized finance (DeFi), particularly focusing on the re-emergence of Central Limit Order Books (CLOBs) and the innovative development of Bullet on Solana. Tristan dives into the history of order books, their challenges in the DeFi space, and the technological advancements that are now overcoming these obstacles. They explore the unique position Bullet occupies in the Solana ecosystem, advancements in smart contract programming, the importance of co-location for trading efficiency, and the promise of ZK proofs for verifiable off-chain compute. Additionally, they cover how Bullet seeks to provide superior user experience without compromising on performance, aiming to compete with centralized exchanges while leveraging the transparency and security of blockchain technology00:00 - The Return of CLOBs to DeFI 01:43 - Challenges of On-Chain Order Books03:42 - Innovations in DeFi and Solana's Role 08:30 - How Zeta Became Bullet 11:39 - Decentralization vs. Performance 15:04 - Exploring Different Models for Order Books 23:24 - Challenges in Centralized and Decentralized Trading 24:15 - Solana's Trading Model and Its Impact 25:52 - Pitching to Professional Traders 26:37 - Technical Aspects and Integration 28:25 - Market Dynamics and Maker Strategies 31:39 - Performance Metrics and Optimization 36:48 - Data Access and Fairness in Trading 40:34 - Upcoming Developments and Testnet 42:30 - Conclusion
Keywords:Bitcoin, mining, 256 Foundation, Hydrapool, custody, treasury, research, family travel, London, cultural experiencesSummary:In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss their recent family trip to London, sharing experiences from cultural attractions to food adventures. They transition into updates on the 256 Foundation and the Bitcoin network, including insights into mining trends and the development of Hydrapool. The discussion also covers upcoming summits focused on research and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of custody and treasury management in the Bitcoin community. The hosts reflect on the significance of research in shaping the future of Bitcoin and the community's growth.Takeaways:The hosts enjoyed their family trip to London, experiencing various cultural attractions.Peppa Pigland was a highlight for the kids during the trip.The 256 Foundation is working on exciting updates and announcements.Mining trends indicate a shift towards lower fees and new technologies.Hydrapool is in the testing phase, aiming for a robust launch.BitAxe development is ongoing, with challenges being addressed.Upcoming summits will focus on research and collaboration in the Bitcoin space.Custody and treasury management are critical topics for Bitcoin holders.The importance of high-quality research to combat misinformation in the Bitcoin community.The hosts emphasize the need for community engagement and education. Chapters:00:00 Cultural Reflections from Overseas01:41 Updates on Bitcoin Mining and Technology04:19 The State of the Network06:55 Hydrapool and Ember One Developments09:22 Challenges in Hardware Development11:35 Kickstarter Experiences and Reflections15:53 Navigating Controversies in Bitcoin16:26 Innovations in Heat Sink Design17:45 Testing and Development of Bit-Axe20:53 Exploring Coding Tools and Subscriptions23:16 Upcoming Events and Collaborations25:22 Community Engagement and Hash Donations28:02 Future Mining Summits and Research Reports35:57 The Importance of Research in Bitcoin40:07 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
"You can delete your Lightning transactions.So unlike a blockchain, a blockchain's an append-only database and every transaction that gets stored in a blockchain is stored there forever. Lightning transactions don't go on a blockchain. Where do they go? A SQL database. And what's great about SQL databases are they're not append only. They have a delete function.So you can turn off your Lightning node, open up its database in any SQL editor, and say, select all, delete. And you've deleted your transaction history.Which is a wonderful privacy tool. Can't do that on a blockchain."~ Super Testnet In this episode, I sit down with the enigmatic Super Testnet, a trailblazer in the Bitcoin space known for his relentless pursuit of innovation and privacy. How can we achieve true privacy in a world where every transaction leaves a digital footprint? Super Testnet challenges us to rethink our assumptions about privacy and security, revealing how Lightning Network's unique features might offer solutions we never thought possible. If Lightning can enable scalable transactions with even better privacy than can be achieved on a blockchain, what does that mean for the future of privacy coins like Monero? Super Testnet also shares his insights on the broader implications of Bitcoin adoption, from empowering individuals to reshaping global economic structures. Could Bitcoin mining on landfills become the unexpected cornerstone of a new financial paradigm? And what happens when sovereign tools scale to billions? This conversation is not just about technology - it's about the fundamental shift in how we think about money, privacy, and freedom. Tune in to explore the fascinating intersection of innovation and ideology with one of Bitcoin's most original thinkers. Check out our awesome sponsors! Ledn: Need fiat but don't want to sell your Bitcoin? Ledn offers secure, Bitcoin-backed loans with no credit checks, flexible repayment, and fast turnaround—often within 24 hours. With $10B+ in loans across 100+ countries and transparent Proof of Reserves, Ledn is a trusted option for unlocking liquidity without giving up your Bitcoin. (Link: https://learn.ledn.io/audible) HRF: The Human Rights Foundation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. Subscribe to HRF's Financial Freedom Newsletter today. (Link: https://mailchi.mp/hrf.org/financial-freedom-newsletter) OFF: The Oslo Freedom Forum is a global human rights event by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), uniting voices from activism, journalism, tech, and beyond. Through powerful stories and collaboration, OFF advances freedom and human potential worldwide. Join us next June. (Link: https://oslofreedomforum.com/) Pubky: Pubky is building the next web, a decentralized system designed to put control back in your hands. Escape censorship, algorithmic manipulation, and walled gardens by owning your identity and data. Explore the Pubky web and become the algorithm today. Don't forget to find me on my Pubky ID here: pk:5d7thwzkxx5mz6gk1f19wfyykr6nrwzaxri3io7ahejg1z74qngo. (Link: https://pubky.org) Chroma: Chroma is dedicated to advancing human performance and well-being through cutting-edge light therapy devices and performance eyewear. Their mission is to enhance physical and mental health, unlocking peak human health, cognitive function, and physical performance. Get 10% off your order with the code BITCOINAUDIBLE. (Link: https://getchroma.co...
Michael from 0G.AI joins Sam to discuss how they're building the AI operating system of the decentralized world. From decentralized compute and high-throughput storage to local consensus clusters and alignment networks, 0G is tackling the hardest infrastructure challenges at the intersection of AI and blockchain. With over 10 million wallets, 500+ companies building on Testnet, and $350M raised, this episode unpacks how they're enabling verifiable, transparent AI for real-world use—like embedded agents, robotics, and fully decentralized model training.Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction: Sam introduces Michael and outlines 0G's massive traction and mission.[00:01:00] Michael's Journey: From Bitcoin in grad school to ICOs and the AI-Web3 crossroads.[00:03:00] What 0G Solves: The case for cheat-proof, transparent AI and blockchain-based provenance.[00:05:00] Infrastructure: Testnet, L1, decentralized storage, compute layers, and upcoming mainnet.[00:06:30] Technical Hurdles: From hot storage to random access proofs, DA throughput, and consensus layers.[00:10:00] Why Build a New L1?: Why Ethereum wasn't enough—and the Tesla analogy for Web3 UX.[00:12:00] Scaling Users: How 0G reached 10M wallets—partnerships, KOLs, and atomic brand activation.[00:14:00] Node Sale & Community: 9,000+ node holders and the power of real ownership over airdrops.[00:15:00] Trends in Web3: Stablecoins, agents, better UX, DEX innovation, and model training.[00:16:00] What's Coming: Why robotics and embedded AI will push blockchain to the edge.[00:18:00] Survivorship Bias: Why closed models are dangerous and open-source is key for alignment.[00:21:00] Education Revolution: AI-powered collaborative schooling and what it means for society.[00:22:30] Roadmap: Scaling decentralized compute, proof of useful work, and agent-to-agent networks.[00:24:00] $88M Ecosystem Fund: Who it's for and how founders can plug into 0G's stack.[00:25:00] Final CTA: Join the community, build with 0G, and explore the intersection of AI x Web3.Connecthttps://0g.ai/https://x.com/0G_labshttps://x.com/michaelh_0ghttps://www.linkedin.com/company/0g-labs/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mheinrich/DisclaimerNothing mentioned in this podcast is investment advice and please do your own research. Finally, it would mean a lot if you can leave a review of this podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share this podcast with a friend.Be a guest on the podcast or contact us - https://www.web3pod.xyz/
This week, Bread joins David to unpack Ethereum's surprising pivot back to Layer 1, as insiders push for a more pragmatic roadmap and faster block times. MegaETH's 10ms testnet drops jaws and breaks dApps, while WalletConnect shocks the industry with a late-stage token launch. Meanwhile, Base stirs chaos with its “content coins,” OHM crashes $6B in hours, and Solana's token wars heat up. Is Ethereum finally finding its focus — or just reacting to the noise? It's a jam-packed Weekly Rollup you don't want to miss. Bread: https://x.com/0xBreadguy MegaETH: https://x.com/megaeth_labs Modern Market: https://x.com/modernmarket_ ------
This week, Haseeb Qureshi joins us to break down Trump's explosive new tariffs that rocked global markets and triggered a full-blown trade war with China. Stocks whipsawed, recession odds spiked, and the world scrambled to the negotiation table — except China. Was it 3D chess or policy chaos? Plus, we explore the ripple effects on crypto markets, investor sentiment, and what this all means for the future of U.S. economic leadership. It's a jam-packed Weekly Rollup you don't want to miss.Follow Haseeb on X:https://x.com/hosseeb ------
Join Tom Shaughnessy as he hosts Ben Fielding, co-founder of Gensyn Network, for an in-depth exploration of decentralized AI infrastructure and the future of machine learning. From Gensyn's evolution as a low-level infrastructure platform to its revolutionary approach with RL Swarm, the conversation covers transformative developments in distributed computing, model training, and the philosophical implications of AI development.
Coinbase launches Verified Pools for verified users, while Ethereum plans to retire the Holesky testnet. South Korea seeks a 10-year sentence for a Haru Invest attacker. The Digital Chamber undergoes leadership changes, Raydium develops a memecoin launchpad, and Bitcoin ETFs see three days of inflows, signaling renewed investor interest.RESOURCEShttps://www.theblock.co/post/346934/coinbase-launches-verified-pools-in-select-regions-to-provide-more-transparent-onchain-liquidity?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://cryptonews.com/news/ethereum-core-developers-to-phase-out-holesky-testnet-by-september-2025/?feed_id=13075&_unique_id=67da9deaeffbehttps://www.theblock.co/post/346953/south-korean-man-faces-10-years-in-prison-for-stabbing-crypto-ceo-during-fraud-trial?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.theblock.co/post/346997/us-spot-bitcoin-etfs-log-third-consecutive-day-of-net-inflows-ether-etfs-extend-outflow-streak?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rsshttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/03/18/digital-chamber-gets-new-chief-as-crypto-lobbyists-embrace-friendly-washingtonhttps://www.theblock.co/post/346946/solana-based-decentralized-exchange-raydium-is-working-on-a-pump-fun-memecoin-factory-competitor?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rssSecure your Business & Digital Life with Cyber Strategy Institute https://www.thegrowmeco.com/course/https://cyberstrategyinstitute.com/warden/ WHERE TO FIND DCNDailyCryptoNews.Net https://twitter.com/DCNDailyCrypto Trader Cobb X: @TraderCobbEditing Services https://www.contentbuck.com——————————————————————***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST EDUCATION & ENTERTAINMENT! ©Copyright 2024 Matthew Aaron Podcasts LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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