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Jun 5, 2022
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CZ's Bear Market Plans
59:14
Every company is handling the bear market differently. CZ and Binance are no different. What are they up to? Has their overall strategy changed? How have they been affected? Hear answers to all of these questions and much more in the livestream. ------ ------ ------ 🚀ROCKET POOL | ETH STAKING ⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM ❎ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦁BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🌴MAKER DAO | ECO-FRIENDLY STABLECOIN 🔐LEDGER | SECURE STAKING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ CZ Binance CZ Photoshop ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jul 02, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: 3AC Meltdown Continued | BlockFi Down Bad | Grayscale Sueing the SEC | Contagion Market?!
01:39:00
Last Week of June, 2022 ------ ------ ------ 🚀ROCKET POOL | ETH STAKING ⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM ❎ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦁BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🌴MAKER DAO | ECO-FRIENDLY STABLECOIN 🔐LEDGER | SECURE STAKING ------ 0:00 Intro 20:00 3AC Meldown Continued 33:19 BlockFi 43:30 Grayscale Sueing the SEC 52:10 NEWS 1:05:30 NFTs 1:06:45 BITCOIN 1:09:19 REGULATION 1:11:58 MISC 1:13:10 RAISES 1:14:08 Jobs 1:16:30 Community Questions 1:23:48 TAKES 1:28:55 What David’s Bullish On 1:35:20 MEME of the Week 1:38:20 Disclaimers 1:38:43 Moment of Zen ----- |
Jul 01, 2022 |
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Bear Market War Stories with DCinvestor & Eric Conner
01:20:49
On this episode of Bankless, we welcome back DCinvestor and Eric Conner to share their multicycle bear market war stories. But that’s not all! They also unpack why they keep on deciding to stay every cycle, what’s different about this cycle vs. previous cycles, the role leverage and macro conditions have played, and their hard-hitting, gigabrain advice for first-time cyclers and multicyclers alike. Survive and advance, anon. We’re going to make it. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | STAKE YOUR ETH 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ DCinvestor Eric Conner Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 29, 2022 |
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dYdX Abandons Ethereum?! with Founder, Antonio Juliano
01:26:19
Last week, one of Ethereum’s biggest L2-integrated dapps — derivatives giant dYdX — announced plans to depart Ethereum upon its upcoming v4 release. The destination? A fully sovereign blockchain on the Cosmos Tendermint consensus protocol, built using the Cosmos software development kit. We brought on dYdX, Founder, Antonio Juliano to discuss this announcement and so much more. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | STAKE YOUR ETH 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Antonio on Twitter: Announcement: Why Would a dApp Leave Ethereum Right Now? ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 29, 2022 |
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Resilient DeFi with Kirk Hutchison | Layer Zero
01:12:08
Kirk Hutchison is the Co-Founder of Volt Protocol, an inflation hedged stablecoin built on Ethereum. Kirk is widely known as the gigabrain’s gigabrain when it comes to all things DeFi. As inflation continues to rise, Kirk couldn’t have joined at a better time. However, Kirk and David dive into much more than inflation. On this episode, Kirk explains symmetric money systems, self-referential feedback mechanisms, the problems with DeFi today, what Volt is and its future, and so much more. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | STAKE YOUR ETH 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Kirk Volt Protocol ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 28, 2022 |
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125 - Ethereum's Hidden Power Structures | Matt Cutler
01:33:21
Matt Cutler is the Co-Founder and CEO of Blocknative and a gigabrain when it comes to Ethereum’s hidden power structures and all things blockchains. As Ethereum approaches the merge, these power structures are going to change. What will this post-merge future look like? Will users get paid to use Ethereum? Matt explains everything from first principles and it helps illustrate the complexities of everything discussed in this insightful episode. By the end of it, you’ll have a better understanding of the purpose of blockbuilders, the new post-merge roles, all things MEV, and so much more. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | STAKE YOUR ETH 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Matt Cutler Blocknative End Game with Vitalik Ultra Scalable Ethereum The Guide to the Ethereum Roadmap with Jon ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 27, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: 3AC Further Contagion | dYdX Leaves Ethereum | Huge Uniswap Acquisition
01:26:12
4th Friday of June, 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | STAKE YOUR ETH 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro 11:33 Voyager 19:57 dYdX V4 on Cosmos 32:30 Uniswap Acquires Genie! 36:20 NEWS 54:33 NFTs 1:00:20 MISC 1:02:10 Jobs 1:04:10 RELEASES 1:06:30 RAISES 1:11:15 Community Questions 1:16:00 TAKES 1:20:49 What Anthony’s Bullish On 1:24:10 MEME of the Week ----- |
Jun 24, 2022 |
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124 - Is Mark Cuban Buying the Bear?
52:06
Mark Cuban of ABC’s Shark Tank, owner of the Mavs, and seasoned entrepreneur and investor joins us for Round Two of Bankless. Hear what Mark’s been up to since his first Bankless appearance, how he explains crypto to noobs (hint: he doesn’t), what he envisions next for crypto, how long he believes the bear will last and so much more! ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | STAKE YOUR ETH 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Mark Cuban 1st Appearance on Bankless ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 22, 2022 |
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Hayden Adams on Uniswap's Announcement?! | State of the Nation
51:57
Just in time for NFT NYC, Hayden Adams comes to Bankless to reveal some secret announcement! ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ ------ Hayden on Twitter: Announcement: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 22, 2022 |
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Monolithic to Modular DAOs with Julz Rosenberg | Layer Zero
01:04:04
How do DAOs go from monolithic to modular? Julia aka Julz Rosenburg has the answer. Julz is the Co-Founder of Orca Protocol, a project trying to uncomplicate coordination by mirroring human coordination. How? One word: Pods! In their current state, most DAOs have coordination and hierarchical problems. However, with the help of Julz and the Orca Protocol team, this won’t always be the case. Why are pods essential for the future of DAOs and work? What obstacles stand in the way to achieve this future? Why aren’t you pod-pilled yet? Answers to these questions and so much more in the episode. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | STAKE YOUR ETH 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET
0:00 Intro ------ Julz on Twitter Orca Protocol ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 21, 2022 |
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123 - Investing in the Chainsmokers | Drew Taggart & Alex Pall
01:23:38
✨ DEBRIEF ✨ | Ryan & David's Unfiltered Thoughts on the Episode ------ Drew Taggart and Alex Pall make up The Chainsmokers, one of the most popular electronic music groups in the world. Music isn’t their only passion, though. In their latest album, “So Far So Good,” they experimented with music NFTs via the Royal platform. As some of the most successful creators and also investors, Drew and Alex are reshaping what it means to be a creator. With community at the forefront, The Chainsmokers are a duo that you should be paying closer attention to. How did The Chainsmokers come to be so successful? What are their plans for the future of their crypto trajectory and community? Answers to these questions and so much more in the interview! ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | STAKE YOUR ETH 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ The Chainsmokers Mantis VC The New Chainsmokers Album Royal ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 20, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Crypto Crash | Celsius Insolvent? | 3AC Su Zhu | Interest Rate Hike | Jack Dorsey Web5
01:50:56
3rd Week of June, 2022
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------ Topics Covered:
0:00 Intro 3:00 Markets 3:30 BTC Price 4:10 ETH Price 5:35 ETH BTC Ratio 6:35 Crypto Market Cap 10:04 ETH Gas Markets 11:40 Capital D Depression? 15:40 The 5 Stages of Grief
23:06 The Fed 25:10 Inflation https://twitter.com/srust99/status/1535311767051685891?s=21&t=uylJWSACuCRyhn4c3X_4Pw 27:40 Raising Rates 31:15 Era of Low Rates https://twitter.com/pythianism/status/1537291975874883585?s=20&t=L-NPx2mHtEVnbQo7zXX9PQ 32:50 It’s a Gift https://twitter.com/ryansadams/status/1537158104114249729?s=21&t=dDY8P_LAR1_l4i7kHtYHsg 34:15 Forced Sellers https://twitter.com/spencernoon/status/1537118361741574146?s=20&t=rFijGueucmaFaUe8vAbFYw
36:30 Celsius Insolvent https://twitter.com/celsiusnetwork/status/1536169010877739009?s=21&t=jPTE4Q71OVuWgL63RjqckQ 38:36 Explaining Celsius https://coinmetrics.substack.com/p/state-of-the-network-issue-159?s=r 44:47 Fake DeFi https://twitter.com/jonwu_/status/1536476104986267648?s=20&t=Vq6402VVpR6g6H27i7Xz4A
53:21 Three Arrows Capital https://twitter.com/coindesk/status/1536993553301266434?s=21&t=BUJLJpC8IiMIFpvOmBVjKg 54:40 3AC Thread https://twitter.com/Danny8BC/thread/1537224378554806272 57:48 Su Zhu Speaks https://twitter.com/zhusu/status/1536876343815983104?s=20&t=HHew8akRu1alggguMYy9NQ 1:00:10 Robert Leshner Take https://twitter.com/rleshner/status/1536928363276812289?s=20&t=CwUW9f9evuUGwa5jRU8XXg 1:00:57 Controversial Meme https://twitter.com/BanklessHQ/status/1536905741763846144?s=20&t=BRC7aGq6m6LGboJZq_OwKg 1:02:15 Not the End https://twitter.com/RyanSAdams/status/1537028975918125057?s=20&t=T-ZfuPh-m06xSIGoR1Xk4Q
1:03:05 Layoffs https://twitter.com/coinbase/status/1536682940347785216?s=20&t=34AeABxOaZm6K4-kgFBJaQ Binance Hiring: https://twitter.com/cz_binance/status/1537013824666095617?s=20&t=L-NPx2mHtEVnbQo7zXX9PQ
1:05:30 Jobs https://pallet.xyz/list/bankless/jobs
1:08:00 NEWS 1:09:30 Optimism Exploit Returned https://thedefiant.io/stolen-op-returned/ 1:11:05 Difficulty Bomb Delay https://decrypt.co/102703/ethereum-core-devs-delay-crucial-difficulty-bomb-for-two-months 1:13:30 NYSE Prez to Uniswap https://twitter.com/Uniswap/status/1537081901839695872?s=20&t=2jKMZplOlLuYaxMvDnp6Lg
1:15:08 NFTs https://thedefiant.io/nft-roundup-goblintown/
1:18:30 Jack Dorsey’s Web5 1:22:25 Throwing Shade https://twitter.com/pmarca/status/1535375413630840832?s=20&t=Q-9W07htZY811X3QGj6Utw 1:24:18 Coin Center Sues IRS 1:25:40 Circle Euro Coin https://twitter.com/jerallaire/thread/1537421727625580545
1:26:20 RELEASES Lens Share: https://twitter.com/apoorvlathey/status/1536428243280007168?s=20&t=KPGASdjLzPuL6mrl8WoddA Hop Claim: https://twitter.com/HopProtocol/thread/1534963591698427909 Seaport: https://twitter.com/opensea/thread/1536756396158599168
1:30:00 Community Questions 1:30:30 stETH Lido https://twitter.com/KristinaKlaudy1/status/1537425505095385089?s=20&t=9J79BYVgOjRrdzG-u4-vOg 1:34:35 ETH Price https://twitter.com/dragondad123/status/1537424723063189505?s=20&t=9J79BYVgOjRrdzG-u4-vOg
1:37:00 TAKES 1:37:20 Government Names https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin/status/1535211774697414660?s=20&t=ggAxpBT3HGy2Kyd0GGws2A 1:39:20 DeFi Takes https://twitter.com/TrustlessState/status/1537111461729902602?s=20&t=Um_PxwyiA4JfqLnUObMuhw https://twitter.com/RyanSAdams/status/1536179744638701570?s=20&t=6MVEsJtRhj-LxWS50gvz2A https://twitter.com/mhonkasalo/status/1536837789345521664?s=20&t=GS6fjA8AGrPT7IASGpmFYg
1:42:18 What David’s Bullish On https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/8-projects-im-bullish-on-this-bear 1:45:40 What Ryan’s Bullish On https://twitter.com/ryansadams/status/1537036424507432960?s=21&t=BUJLJpC8IiMIFpvOmBVjKg
1:48:10 MEMEs of the Week https://twitter.com/chrisjbakke/status/1536387971145867264?s=21&t=bY_7p77hrpQbvSu0Rko-IA Transitory
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Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/bankless-disclosures |
Jun 17, 2022 |
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How Bad will Inflation Get? | Jim Bianco
01:18:54
Tell us the truth, Jim. Are we doomed? ------ ------ ------ ️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ----- 0:00 Intro ----- Jim Bianco: Tweets from the Episode: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 15, 2022 |
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🚨EMERGENCY BEAR MARKET EPISODE: What to do if you're scared
01:12:33
Livestreamed Tuesday June 14th @ 10am EST Ryan and David cover some of the current news in the market, and discuss bear market emotions. If you need a shoulder to lean on, we gotchu fam. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 14, 2022 |
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Luke Burgis | Layer Zero
01:04:22
Humans are mimetic creatures that crave their respective desires. But how do these desires work when paired with crypto? Luke Burgis explains. Luke is the author of, “Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life.” Mimetic desire is a part of everything. After this interview, you’ll start to see it everywhere. Where does the apex of mimetic desire lead? Is it good or bad for society? How did learning about mimetic desire impact Luke’s life? Hear the answers to these questions and much more in the episode. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Luke Burgis on Twitter Luke Burgis’s Website Wanting by Luke Luke’s First Bankless Appearance Manias and Mimesis Essay ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 14, 2022 |
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122 - Crypto's Bull Shark | Kevin O'Leary (Mr. Wonderful)
43:32
✨ DEBRIEF ✨ | Ryan & David's Unfiltered Thoughts on the Episode https://shows.banklesshq.com/p/122-kevin ------ Kevin O’Leary of ABC’s Shark Tank and renowned investor joins us on Bankless to share how he was crypto-pilled. Just a few years ago, Mr. Wonderful was a crypto bear shark. Fast forward to today, he has investments in over 32 cryptocurrencies and projects. He’s even evangelizing crypto in Washington and all over the world! What clicked for him? What’s holding the industry back? How is he thinking about the future of the space? Answers to these questions and so much more in the interview! ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Kevin O’Leary WonderFi ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 13, 2022 |
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Voltz Protocol | ALPHA LEAK with Simon Jones
55:41
Voltz Protocol is “a novel defi primitive, powering leveraged interest rate swaps. The first ever synthetic interest rate swap AMM, Voltz AMM utilizes concentrated liquidity, creating a market that’s c.3000x more capital efficient.” With close ties to Uniswap’s V3 model, Voltz aims to disrupt the interest rate swap market, which currently accounts for over $1 Quadrillion (four commas!) CEO & Co-founder Simon Jones joins this Alpha Leak to discuss the mechanics, roadmap, and token(?) for this exciting New DeFi primitive. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Simon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0xSimonJones?s=20&t=LfUW7pisIXvB6IXanyaWsQ Voltz Protocol: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 12, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Crypto Bill | OP Wintermute | Illuvium Land Sale | PayPal Crypto | ApeCoin Ethereum
01:50:30
1st Full Week of June, 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro 3:40 MARKETS 37:00 The Ropsten Merge! 48:42 20m OP Wintermute Fumble 53:15 The Crypto Bill 1:00:00 NEWS 1:24:00 Questions from the Nation 1:35:00 TAKES 1:43:25 What David’s Bullish On 1:49:00 MEME of the Week 1:50:00 Moment of ZEN ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 10, 2022 |
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Ethereum Merge Updates! | Tim Beiko
01:06:00
Tim Beiko of the Ethereum Foundation is here to update us on the merge. What steps are left? What obstacles do we need to overcome? Also, there are a lot of misconceptions about the merge! We’re gonna clear them up. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Tim Beiko on Twitter: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 09, 2022 |
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Soulbound: On or off Chain? | Vitalik Buterin and Evin McMullen
01:07:52
A fascinating intellectual debate is emerging in the world of decentralized identity. Today, Vitalik represents Soulbound NFTs, while Disco’s Evin McMullen takes the side of VCs (verifiable credentials). From your credit history to your college degree, what is it that defines you? After listening to these two gigabrains hash it out, we’re convinced that the real winner of this debate… is humanity. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Evin on Twitter: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 08, 2022 |
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Superphiz | Layer Zero
01:31:42
Superphiz, above all, is a community member. Phiz rallies the troops across the Rocket Pool and r/EthFinance communities, and is passionate about ETH staking. Self-describing as the beacon chain community health consultant, Phiz is on a holy mission to promote crypto values. Phiz is a perfect example of a grassroots individual making a huge impact without a technical background. It’s all Layer Zero, and it always has been. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Phiz on Twitter: Rocket Pool: r/ethfinance: Project Sunshine: Episode with Hal Press: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 07, 2022 |
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121 - The Bear Market Gift | Vance Spencer
01:42:46
✨ DEBRIEF ✨ | Ryan & David's Unfiltered Thoughts on the Episode ------ With a steadfast thesis and a sober approach, Vance is bullish on Layer 2 ecosystems and GameFi. And of course, all roads lead to Ethereum. Crypto is a “coiled spring on a path to hypergrowth.” Bear Markets are where legends are born. How will you take advantage of the opportunity of a lifetime? ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Vance on Twitter: Vance’s Tweets Rune Christensen’s Endgame ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 06, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: OpenSea Arrest | Optimism OP Airdrop | Kanye West NFTs | OpenSea Arrest | Solana Halted | ETH 2.0 Merge | Velodrome
01:40:43
Last Week of May, 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ROCKET POOL | DECENTRALIZED ETH STAKING 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro 4:45 MARKETS 11:00 NEWS 12:00 Optimism ($OP) Drop 34:14 Velodrome Airdrop 39:32 OpenSea Front-Runner Facing Charges 49:20 ETH 2.0 Merge 52:08 Pooly NFT 53:50 Kanye West Yeezus 55:35 Risks of Liquid Staking 1:00:00 Battle for the Apes 1:03:51 Solana Down Again 1:05:44 Jobs 1:07:30 RELEASES 1:26:30 TAKES 1:33:30 What David’s Bullish On 1:38:10 MEME of the Week ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 03, 2022 |
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Guide to the Ethereum Roadmap | Jon Charbonneau of Delphi Digital
01:12:28
Jon Charbonneau, Research Analyst at Delphi Digital joins David to talk about his recent essay titled, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to Ethereum." Proposer / Builder Separation (PBS) What the absolute HELL are these things? What do they mean for Ethereum? What's the common theme behind all of them? And what do they mean for ETH? All of these questions answered and so much more in the livestream. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Jon Charbonneau Delphi Digital The Hitchhiker's Guide to Ethereum Valuing Layer 1s - Memes, Money, or More? ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jun 01, 2022 |
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The Alfalfa Podcast | Layer Zero
01:47:31
The Alfalfa Podcast—comprised of Arman Assadi, Nick Urbani, Stephen Cesaro, and Eric Johanson—is the shared mindspace of “four radically moderate internet and finance entrepreneurs.” The Alfalfa bros wash down mezcal with hot takes about crypto, the macro outlook, politics, investing, and philosophy. This one is a lot of fun. Also, is this episode a try-out for the Alfalfa Podcast to join the Bankless Network? We’re not totally sure, so you’ll have to let us know!
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May 31, 2022 |
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120 - Marc Andreessen & Chris Dixon of a16z | Reinventing the Internet
01:23:41
✨ DEBRIEF ✨ | Ryan & David's Unfiltered Thoughts on the Episode
https://shows.banklesshq.com/p/120-debrief ------ The journey of a16z is the history of the internet—from Web1 builders to Web2 disruptors. And now they stand as core capital infrastructure of Web3. Having just announced the $4.5B raise of their Crypto Fund IV, as well as their new web3 Podcast, this episode will break the internet... or fix it. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Marc on Twitter: Chris on Twitter: 5 Mental Models for Web3: a16z Podcast: ------ The Mystery of Capital - Hernando De Soto ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 30, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Build the Dip | GameStop Wallet | Terra Relaunch | PoolTogether Lawsuit - Mint a Pooly
01:31:21
4th Week of May, 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro 4:55 MARKETS 8:23 BEAR 11:33 BULL 21:43 NEWS 40:10 NFTs 43:50 MISC 46:47 JOBS 49:34 RELEASES 55:57 RAISES 1:02:55 Community Questions 1:13:35 TAKES 1:23:25 What David’s Excited About 1:29:46 Meme of the Week 1:30:57 Moment of Zen ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 27, 2022 |
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Immutable Live Reveal: Scaling NFTs to a Billion Players with L2/L3
58:55
Co-Founder & President, Robbie Ferguson and Co-Founder & CTO, Alex Connolly join us to reveal something very important: the next chapter of Immutable. Tune in to find out what it is and what it means for the NFT space! ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Robbie Ferguson Alex Connolly Immutable Spectrum of Chain Chart Unified Ecosystem Diagram ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 25, 2022 |
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119 - Dive into Danksharding | Vitalik, Dankrad, Protolambda, Moderated by Tim Beiko
01:08:36
This might be the dankest livestream we’ve done to date. Vitalik Buterin, Dankrad Feist, and Protolambda join Tim Beiko to discuss all things Danksharding and Proto-Danksharding.
Sharding what? Don't worry. By the end of this conversation, you’ll know how sharding has evolved over time, why danksharding is possible, how proto-danksharding will get deployed, and so much more. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET
0:00 Intro & Danksharding Explained ------ Vitalik Dankrad Protolambda Tim Beiko Proto-Danksharding ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 23, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: 1st In-Person WRU | Permissionless 2022 | Web3 Social | Staking & Wallet Wars
59:26
3rd Week of May, 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro 5:27 MARKETS 11:08 PERMISSIONLESS 30:08 NEWS 31:04 NFTs 34:28 JOBS 31:15 RELEASES 40:30 RAISES 43:49 Community Questions 46:11 TAKES 52:46 What David’s Excited About Pics from Permissionless 59:07 Moment of Zen Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 20, 2022 |
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Robinhood's Crypto Pivot with Vlad Tenev, Co-Founder, CEO
36:32
Robinhood's Co-Founder & CEO, Vlad Tenev announced some major news at Permissionless earlier this week. Robinhood is diving deep into crypto and web3! How so? When's the big roll-out? Hear all about it and so much more in the interview. P.S. It's Ryan and David's FIRST in-person interview! You don't want to miss it, anon. Trust. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Vlad Tenev Robinhood 3 ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 19, 2022 |
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Alpha Leak | The Bull Case for Lyra
34:39
Mike Spain is the Co-Founder of Lyra, an options trading protocol accessing the scalability of Layer 2 Ethereum to provide a robust, lightning-fast, and reliable trading experience. David and Mike chat about how Lyra got started, the impact of on-chain options, Lyra’s newest launch—Avalon—and so much more. Avalon is available now to a select group of users and will be available to the public on May 30th! ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Mike Spain Lyra Avalon Discord ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 18, 2022 |
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Instagram Bringing NFTs to 2.9B People | Sandeep & Mihailo, Polygon
01:04:11
Sandeep Nailwal and Mihailo Bjelic are the Co-Founders of Polygon. They’ve been on Bankless in the past, but not during a time like the one we currently find ourselves in. However, the bear market is not stopping Polygon from building. Polygon is enabling Instagram to bring NFTs to 2.9B people. And that's not all! They're also working with Stripe to allow USDC payments via Polygon. Hear how exactly they plan on doing this, what they plan on building next, how they're thinking about the bear market, and so much more! ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Sandeep & Mihailo's Previous Bankless Episodes Sandeep Nailwal Mihailo Bjelic Instagram NFTs Stripe to Allow USDC Payments via Polygon Polygon Supernets ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 17, 2022 |
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The Astrological Crypto Maven with Maren Altman | Layer Zero
53:45
Crypto is a multidisciplinary field. Whether it’s finance, sociology, history, or philosophy—the list goes on. However, what about astrology? Can crypto be predicted using it? Maren makes the case for why. And she's got the track record to prove it. In this episode, we dive into Maren’s astrological crypto trading methods, her responses to the main critiques, what lies ahead in the coming months and remaining decade, and so much more. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Maren ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 17, 2022 |
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118 - Raoul Pal | Should We Be Scared Right Now?
01:29:56
The current outlook in the markets is... shaky at best. War in Europe. Inflation and political instability in the USA. Raoul Pal of RealVision returns to Bankless to synthesize the widespread chaos in the markets, and helps us figure out how to position ourselves for these wild times. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Raoul Pal: RealVision: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 16, 2022 |
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Anthony Sassano & Eric Conner | Luna Demise, Bear Survival, Bullish ETH Merge
01:15:26
Anthony, Eric, and David dive into the downfall of Luna, takeaways from this week, bear market survival, and why they're bullish on the ETH merge. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ Anthony Sassano Eric Conner ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 14, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Crypto Bear Market? UST Luna Collapse. Instagram NFTs. Coinbase Bankruptcy? Bankless Youtube Ban.
01:26:15
2nd Week of May, 2022
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May 13, 2022 |
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UST Luna - The Biggest COLLAPSE in Crypto History
52:53
We’re currently watching one of the the largest events in Crypto history. The sketchy outlook in the markets has triggered a run on the UST stablecoin, which began destabilizing in the last several weeks. As time progressed, the peg worsened, and it eventually rolled over into a complete crash of both the value of UST, and the native asset LUNA. What led to the crash? Was it a coordinated attack, or an inevitable collapse? What Red Flags were there ahead of time? What’s the fallout from all of this? What lessons can we learn? ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Anchor Protocol: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 12, 2022 |
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Betting the Fund on the Merge | Hal Press, North Rock Digital
01:39:24
What happens when a guy becomes so convicted on ETH that he bets HIS ENTIRE FUND on the Ethereum Proof-of-Stake merge?
How much alpha is there in the All Core Devs calls? How should YOU play the merge? Hal Press of North Rock Digital joins us as we discuss how to value tokens, and how to trade the biggest moment in crypto history. ------ ------ ------ ️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Hal Press: Crypto Fees: Nillion: The Ethereum Thesis: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 11, 2022 |
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Fiskantes Predicts the Next Meta | Layer Zero
01:08:56
With clean takes and tasteful anime, Fiskantes has one of the best degen anon accounts on crypto twitter. In this episode, we explore the many metagames of crypto and investing like Bitcoin, NFTs, Meme Stocks, and Poker. Where will the next meta be? Hint: the frontier is where the magic happens. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Fiskantes on Twitter: Zee Prime Capital: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 10, 2022 |
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117 - Timeless Wisdom for Crypto Investors | Jim O'Shaughnessy
01:30:41
✨ DEBRIEF ✨ | Ryan & David's Unfiltered Thoughts on the Episode ----- Tap in for timeless investing wisdom to last in crypto for the long-haul. We like playing long-term games, and Jim has decades of investing experience. He’s also a lot of fun to listen to. Since Jim fell into the world of investing, how has the game changed? What’s stayed the same? And most importantly, what does the crypto investor need to know about staying ahead of the curve? ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Jim O’Shaughnessy ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 09, 2022 |
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The 10k ENS Club with 713.eth & 562.eth | Alpha Leak
44:44
Something weird is happening in ENS land. Low-digit ENS numbers are MOONING and people are playing the numbers game! A new org has emerged with ###.ETH ENS names! Tune in to be in the know of what's happening with the 10k ENS Club, how to get involved, and the bullish plans they have for the future. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ 10K Club 713.eth | 5070.eth 562.eth / 630.eth / ٠٠١.eth ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 08, 2022 |
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Hop Protocol AIRDROP and DAO Launch! 🟣_🟣
53:10
Chris Winfrey from Hop Protocol tells us all about the launch of the Hop Protocol DAO! ------ ------ ------ ️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Chris on Twitter: Announcement Post: Hop Links ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 07, 2022 |
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Is Crypto Dead? Fed Crashes Markets. Bored Ape Land Mint. Hop Airdrop. Solana Down.
01:21:58
1st Week of May, 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro 4:00 MARKETS 7:50 THE FED 13:15 Ethereum’s Q1 Results 22:15 RELEASES 27:45 RAISES 30:12 JOBS 30:00 NEWS 47:20 SOLANA GOES DOWN 54:20 OTHER NEWS 1:05:00 COMMUNITY QUESTIONS 1:10:00 TAKES 1:16:28 What David’s Excited About 1:20:05 MEME of the Week ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 06, 2022 |
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The Trillion Dollar L2 Opportunity | Part Two
01:01:22
This is part two of a two part Ryan and David masterclass on the trillion dollar L2 opportunity. A paradigm shift unlike any other is unfolding at this very moment. Countless crypto newcomers wish they started experimenting with parts of space sooner vs. later. There’s still time, though. Especially as it pertains to L2s. Tune in to learn more about what makes this opportunity so immense, how to take advantage of it, what it means for the future of the space, and so much more. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Part One Tascha Labs Optimism ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 05, 2022 |
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The Trillion Dollar L2 Opportunity | Part One
01:13:09
This is part one of a two part Ryan and David masterclass on the trillion dollar L2 opportunity. L2 summer is right around the corner. Start preparing now. Part two will be airing tomorrow! ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ L2 GDP Map Burn Leaderboard ETH Isn’t Expensive Money Printer Crypto Fees ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 04, 2022 |
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Ethereum's Hollywood Moment | Camila Russo
47:33
Camila Russo, founder of The Defiant, is bringing Ethereum to Hollywood with the feature film adaptation of her fantastic book "The Infinite Machine." This is the first project of its kind and is gaining speed, recently attaching Scott Free Productions (Ridley Scott's company) to produce. With these headwinds, The Infinite Machine movie is set to disrupt Hollywood in more ways than one. Reflecting on how she got to this point and the long road ahead, our biggest questions are... wen movie? Who's going to play Vitalik? And how can YOU get involved? ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Camila Russo: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 04, 2022 |
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The Eternal Optimist with Karl Floersch | Layer Zero
01:13:22
Karl Floersch is the co-founder of Optimism, the Ethereum rollup scaling solution, as well as one of the primary advocates in the space for public goods funding.
Through his prolific body of work—as well as a boundless well of optimism and energy—Karl is a core beating heart of Ethereum culture, as well as a schelling point for values and ethos across the ecosystem. We say it every episode: the code we write impacts the people who use it. Few embody this declaration more than Karl, whose deepest passion is building technological infrastructure to incentivize ethical behavior. We also explore the concept of ‘Ether’s Phoenix,’ a hypothetical being that rewards you for manifesting it—directly contrasting the concept of Roko’s Basilisk (research at your own risk). ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Karl Floersch: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 03, 2022 |
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116 - Why Bankless Is Wrong | Ethan Buchman - Cosmos
01:44:34
✨ DEBRIEF ✨ | Ryan & David's Unfiltered Thoughts on the Episode
https://shows.banklesshq.com/p/116-ethan-debrief ----- Today, he comes on Bankless to tell us why we’re wrong. This episode’s dialectic explores the fate of the blockchain ecosystem—will we have a multi-chain sprawl of different protocols, or will we see a few chains with a power law distribution? We dive into the value of monetary premium, set against the opposing side of monetary clearing and velocity. And what does this all mean for security? The ultimate answer we seek is how to avoid turning the world into a dystopia. On either side of the tyranny spectrum lies anarchy and autocracy, so perhaps the answer rests somewhere in the middle. ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 An Internet Biophysicist ------ Map of Zones ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
May 02, 2022 |
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EVM Equivalence | David Reads
34:13
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https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/evm-equivalence ------ 📣 THE GRAPH | Graph Day in San Francisco | June 2-5 https://bankless.cc/GraphDay ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 30, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Elon Buys Twitter | Free Speech | Optimism Airdrop | Moonbirds NFTs | OpenSea Gem
01:19:22
Last Week of April, 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro 3:00 MARKETS 15:00 RELEASES 32:55 Jobs 34:00 NEWS OPTIMISM NFTs 1:00:04 Bitcoin News REGULATION 1:06:00 TAKES 1:14:24 What Ryan’s Excited About 1:17:45 Meme of the Week ----- See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 29, 2022 |
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Introducing: The Optimism Collective & $OP Airdrop #1
01:26:15
Optimism has released their Airdrop details!
Check your eligibility: app.optimism.io/governance The $OP token contract address is: 0x4200000000000000000000000000000000000042 BE VERY CAREFUL WITH SCAMS AND PHISHING ATTACKS. 🔴 POST LIVESTREAM AMA HOSTED BY OPTIMISM: https://twitter.com/optimismPBC/status/1518617022782853120 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ----- 0:00 Intro ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 27, 2022 |
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The Explorer Mindset with Simona Pop | Layer Zero
01:06:34
This episode takes place in the geographical heart of Layer Zero: the middle of DevConnect, the 2022 Amsterdam conference. With the backdrop of a lively conference center, Simona Pop explores heavy topics like the 1989 Romanian Revolution and the pitfalls of DAO governance.
When you cut off the head of top-down totalitarianism, you must replace it with something better—otherwise, another hydra head will appear. Simona thrives on the cutting edge of big problems like these, working on DAO Engagement Strategy at Gitcoin, Community Strategy at Status, and founding the Bounties Network.
When Simona talks about crypto and the Web3 space, the epic proportions of this moment in history become clear and present.
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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115 - The Stagflation Mega-Trade | Dan Morehead
01:33:10
✨ DEBRIEF ✨ | Ryan & David's Unfiltered Thoughts on the Episode Dan Morehead is the Founder & CEO of Pantera Capital, a blockchain investment firm that’s up nearly 65,900% since inception. Dan has spent decades successfully managing global macro funds throughout countless cycles. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, macro plus crypto is a deadly combination. These two skills are some of the most important when it comes to navigating the remainder of this decade and beyond. Who better to share their expertise than Dan? In this episode, Dan peels back the layers of how inflation, the bond bubble, and other important crises became so extreme, how they compare to the late 1970s, what you should do to prepare for the craziness to come, and so much more. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro Dan on Twitter Pantera Capital Dan’s Letters from Pantera Charts ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 25, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Merge Alpha | Optimism Token?! | Ethereum Foundation Report | Coinbase NFT Beta | Beanstalk Exploit
01:23:55
3rd Week of April, 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro 5:50 MARKETS 23:15 RELEASES 35:50 RAISES 37:35 JOBS 39:45 NEWS 59:00 TAKES 1:06:35 What David’s Excited About 1:22:20 MEME of the Week 1:23:20 Closing & Disclaimers ----- |
Apr 22, 2022 |
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Moonbirds and the Future of Utility NFTs | Kevin Rose
01:21:45
Kevin Rose is pioneering the intersection between the NFT ecosystem and content creation. Kevin founded digg, the news aggregator site that innovated community-curated content in the early days of Web2. With a macro perspective on all things digital, Kevin has thrived as a builder and investor on the cutting edge of the internet. The recent launch of Moonbirds is shaping up to be the best NFT drop of 2022, with a flood of volume and lofty valuations. In this episode, we dive into why it worked so well, as well as the lessons learned and actionable takeaways. We also score some advice for Bankless as fellow crypto-native content creators! The premium of Utility NFTs is growing rapidly, and we’re witnessing the growth in real time with innovative projects like Moonbirds that build upon previous successful projects. Aligning communities, creators, tokens, and value is how we onboard 1 billion people into crypto, and pioneers like Kevin are helping us pave the way. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Kevin on Twitter: Proof Podcast: Moonbirds Launch: Proof Collective: Proof Website: Moonbirds: Dune Dashboard: Moonbirds on Opensea: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 20, 2022 |
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114 - In Defense of Bitcoin Maximalism | Vitalik Buterin
01:43:06
✨ DEBRIEF ✨ | Ryan & David's Unfiltered Thoughts on the Episode ---- By steel-manning maximalism, Vitalik lays out a very reasonable case for the merits intolerance and toxicity. Philosophical and contrarian episodes like these help us understand the industry better, encouraging empathy for all sides of the debate. We explore this in context of Ethereum maximalism as well, and Vitalik offers some sage advice to Bankless. This conversation is far more philosophy-based than tech-based, but as we've seen, Vitalik is as comfortable in this setting as he is discussing the latest EIPs or protocol upgrades. Also, Vitalik spills the tea on Twitter's new favorite drink—the VB. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ LIDO | LIQUID ETH STAKING 🔐 LEDGER | NANO S PLUS WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Vitalik on Twitter: Vitalik's Blog Post: Time Magazine: Survive, Thrive Theory of the Political Spectrum: https://slatestarcodex.com/2013/03/04/a-thrivesurvive-theory-of-the-political-spectrum/ Bored Weird Vitalik Club: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 18, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Elon Musk Buys Twitter?! | 8.5% Inflation | Tax Week | Epic Games Building the Metaverse
01:43:44
2nd Week of April, 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro 5:00 MARKETS 34:10 RELEASES 44:50 RAISES 54:33 JOBS 55:34 NEWS 1:15:48 REGULATION 1:23:11 TAKES 1:36:52 What David’s Excited About 1:41:35 MEME of the Week 1:43:08 Moment of Zen ----- |
Apr 15, 2022 |
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Alpha Leak | The Bull Case for TreasureDAO
01:32:42
What is TreasureDAO? Ever heard of that small gaming company, Nintendo? They're trying to build the decentralized version of it. How? David brings on two of their co-founders to discuss that and so much more. Bullish? Bearish? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below or on Twitter @trustlessstate ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ ------ TreasureDAO Bridgeworld Smolverse John Patten Gaarp Pta ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 14, 2022 |
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FRAX & the 4pool Curve Takeover | Sam Kazemian
01:24:52
Sam Kazemian is the founder of Frax, the fractional-algorithmic stablecoin protocol. After co-founding the decentralized Wikipedia startup Everipedia, Sam set out to pioneer the algorithmic stablecoin space. The FRAX stablecoin now has a market cap of over $2.6 billion, and the protocol’s FXS governance token is up 300% in the last year. In this episode, we explore the Stablecoin Wars, in which different protocols compete for liquidity and composability in DeFi. Sam brings a 1st-person perspective into the developments surrounding UST and the recently launched 4pool on Curve, which consists of stablecoins UST, FRAX, USDT, and USDC. A highlight of this conversation is Sam’s parable of an archetypal central bank, in which he cruises through a number of salient takes on money markets and macroeconomics. There is a lot to learn about this Cambrian explosion of financial technology, and Sam is a great teacher. Stick around to find out why walked away from this conversation bullish on Frax. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro 28:10 Frax Analytics | What is Frax? 49:42 MIM vs UST 1:04:36 The 4pool ------ Sam on Twitter Frax Finance Decentralized Finance and the Debt Cycles Market Share Chart Do Kwon’s 4pool Tweet ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 13, 2022 |
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The Divine DAO with Tracheopteryx | Layer Zero
01:21:42
Tracheopteryx is the founder of Coordinape, the intersubjective coordination tool. Coordinape allows DAO contributors to collectively reward each other as an alternate—and more elegant—means of compensating work & value. Trach has been on a podcast circuit lately, cruising through big cerebral topics orbiting DAO coordination and biomimicry.—addressing technology and civilization from a biological perspective is underrated. How do we shift from a ‘command & control’ approach to ‘sense & respond’? How can we take lessons from nature and plug them into novel systems powered by technology? ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 4:30 Tracheopteryx & Biology ------ Tracheopteryx on Twitter: Trach's ETHDenver Talk: Yearn Finance: Coordinape: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 12, 2022 |
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113 - How to Be Early | Olaf Carlson-Wee
01:17:53
Olaf Carlson-Wee is the Founder and CEO of Polychain Capital, a crypto investment firm that he founded in 2016. Olaf is a brilliant independent thinker which has led him to be the first in many things, one being the first employee of Coinbase. In this episode, we dive into how he utilizes and became a contrarian thinking, which blockchain he believes has the potential highest likelihood to accrue the most value, the future of work and decentralized governance, and so much more. Because of Olaf’s OG crypto tier status, he’s seen the evolution of the space from the very beginning. His experience—combined with the way he uniquely thinks—makes his vision for the future not only inspiring but promising. ------ https://shows.banklesshq.com/p/113-olaf-debrief ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Olaf Carson-Wee Polychain Capital ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 11, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Elon Musk Twitter | UK Royal NFT | Bitcoin Miami | DAI vs UST Stablecoin Wars | Axie Bailout
01:32:25
1st Week of April, 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro 7:00 MARKETS 17:00 RELEASES RAISES 44:25 JOBS 45:00 NEWS 1:10:45 TAKES 1:23:53 What David’s Excited About 1:28:31 MEME of the Week 1:31:40 Closing & Disclaimers ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 08, 2022 |
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UST: New Paradigm or Ticking Time Bomb? | Terra Bear vs. Bull
01:55:33
Terra is exploding. Do Kwon and the Terra ecosystem are turning Bitcoin into their collateral asset of choice to backstop LUNA and the UST stablecoin. Over the last several weeks, the Luna Foundation Guard (LFG) have bought over 30,000 BTC... and they don't plan to stop there. As the LFG climbs the ranks of bitcoin holders, Do Kwon has started playing empire games—claiming victory over the Curve Wars with the 4pool (which contains UST, Frax, USDC, and USDT), calling for the end of DAI, and attempting to build out the Terra ecosystem as the ultimate power in the universe. Is Terra (UST) the future of crypto money? Or is it a ticking time bomb waiting to explode? Perhaps the truth is somewhere in the middle, so we're going to debate it. From the bull side is Delphi Digital's José Maria Macedo, and representing the skeptics is Selini Capital's Jordi Alexander. ------ ------ ------ ️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Jordi Alexander CIO of Selini Capital Jose Macedo Founding Partner, Delphi Digital ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 07, 2022 |
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The Element Airdrop & DAO Launch | Will Villanueva & Jonny Rhea
01:19:31
Element Finance is an open-source protocol for fixed and variable yield markets. Yield markets you say? Like the incoming Trillion-dollar ETH Staking yield market? Come learn about how Element is putting a financial layer on top of Ethereum staking, and the other cool new inventions that the Element team has for the DAO space. ------ ------ ------ ️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ Will Villanueva Jonny Rhea ----- 0:00 Intro ------ DAO Launch Announcement: Guide to Element: Yield Token Compounding: Previous Bankless show with Element ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 06, 2022 |
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Cults, Culture, & Crypto with Meltem Demirors | Layer Zero
01:19:04
Meltem Demirors is the Chief Strategy Officer of CoinShares, a digital asset investment firm that manages $4B. Meltem is also known as the vibes sorceress, curator of vibes, and the queen of crypto. She’s been in the space for more than eight years and has seen the ebbs and flows of not only the markets, but the people that make up the space. As a whole, the people that make up the space are part of the entire crypto cult. Whether you’re team Bitcoin or Ethereum, or whichever other coins, protocols, DAOs, people, etc. you support—you’re part of the cult. We don’t mean the negative connotation of the word cult, anon. Relax. Cults are everywhere. Over the years, the online magic of crypto has bled into the IRL side of the space. How will this trend impact the future of the space? Why are cults everywhere? What advice does Meltem have for new crypto participants? Answers to these questions and so much more in the episode. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Meltem Demirors CoinShares Simulacra and Simulation by Jean Baudrillard The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker Finite and Infinite Games Book by James Carse ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 05, 2022 |
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112 - Into the Funtier | Packy McCormick
01:27:22
Packy McCormick is the writer of Not Boring, an investor at Not Boring Capital, and an advisor to the a16z Web3 Fund. Packy has a sharp intuition for general trends, and he puts in the work to understand and thoughtfully communicate his findings outward. Writing and creating content is a great way to learn and share knowledge—we would know. In this episode, we explore five of Packy’s most salient articles orbiting around the crypto space. Unraveling the secret recipe for crypto (and life), managing the delicate balance between money and fun is the key to winning these games. Making money on the internet with friends is the new normal. As a talented writer and a great thinker, Packy is a born-again crypto enthusiast as of 2021. He is able to synthesize this chaotic space with fresh eyes, bringing prior knowledge to guide his understanding. ------ ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALED ETHEREUM ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🏦 ALTO IRA | TAX-FREE CRYPTO 👻 AAVE V3 | LEND & BORROW CRYPTO ⚡️ MAKER DAO | THE DAI STABLECOIN 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Packy McCormick ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Apr 04, 2022 |
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The Bull Case for MKR | Sam MacPherson, Niklas Kunkel & monetsupply.eth
01:33:06
MakerDAO is one of the most underappreciated DAOs in DeFi. At least, that's what David thinks. We're bringing on three DAO members to discuss the most bullish elements about MakerDAO.
Hear how their recent deal with Tesla (yes, the real-world electric car manufacturer) happened, what it means for their future, how the $MKR tokenomics work, and so much more! ------
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Apr 02, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Bankless Arena?! | $600M Crypto Hack | Prepare for the Merge | PoS & PoW Misconceptions
01:48:54
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PERMISSIONLESS TICKETS 0:00 Intro 6:25 MARKETS 28:50 RELEASES
47:37 JOBS 49:30 NEWS 1:02:55 ETH 1:18:26 NFTs 1:20:35 BITCOIN 1:26:25 REGULATION / TRADFI / MISC. 1:38:10 TAKES 1:45:15: How Many Jobs You Got? 1:46:50 MEME of the Week 1:48:15 Disclaimers Moment of Zen |
Apr 01, 2022 |
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The Return of Aave | Stani Kulechov
01:20:53
Coming off the heels of Aave's huge v3 release a couple weeks ago, we wanted to bring on Founder and CEO, Stani Kulechov to unpack it for us. Stani is also the Founder of Lens Protocol, a permissionless, composable, & decentralized social graph that might just be the future of Web3 social platforms.
How are Aave and Lens Protocol bringing this inevitable future to reality sooner than expected? What is the current state of the DeFi landscape? Buckle up because Stani will unpack these questions and so much more. ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Stani Kulechov: Aave: Lens Protocol: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 30, 2022 |
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The Next Phase of Humanity with Metadreamer | Layer Zero
01:17:56
⬆️ Join The Bankless Nation to listen to the Ad-Free version of this episode 🚀 ------ Metadreamer is the founder of Metafactory, the “digiphysical culture factory for the metaverse." He is a software engineer and designer in the DAO space, and has contributed to MetaGame, SourceCred, Coordinape, and Metacartel Ventures. Dreamer is a DAO-er, touching many different parts of the Ethereum ecosystem. Every conversation we have with him is cerebral, as he is a cosmically deep thinker. He embodies core values of crypto such as optimizing for collaboration over competition, an abundance mentality, and a ‘Yes And’ approach to coordination. The code we write can impact society for the better, and throughout this conversation, we explore the purpose of the crypto movement—with this new technology, we can change culture. Metadreamer’s is a revolution to build a better society.
------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ MetaDreamer on Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 29, 2022 |
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The PoW vs. PoS Debate | Lyn Alden & Justin Drake
01:34:25
Lyn Alden is the Founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy and an expert in macro markets who’s also a strong Bitcoin, proof-of-work proponent. Her friendly counterpart, Justin Drake is a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation and is pro proof-of-stake. Both are recurring guests on Bankless! The two experts debate which is better: proof-of-work or proof-of-stake for creating a global-crypto money system? Other topics include: economic security, deterrence and recoverability in the face of the dreaded 51% attack, minimization of governance power, economic fairness, commodity vs. equity money, and so much more! Which is your preference, proof-of-work or proof-of-stake? Warning: after this debate, your preference may change. ------ ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Lyn’s Proof of Stake Article Economic Security & Efficiency Lyn’s Twitter Justin’s Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 28, 2022 |
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Shibuya’s Rethinking Production Studios with pplpleasr, Maciej Kuciara & Jacky | Alpha Leak
57:59
Shibuya is not your typical Hollywood production studio. The storytelling side of things is built entirely using web3. And the inspiring team behind it is none other than wildly successful NFT artist pplpleasr, renowned concept designer/artist Maciej Kuciara, and experienced developer Jacky Wang. Decentralized storytelling is a web3 creative model for crowdfunding production via NFTs/tokens. Choose-your-own-adventure storytelling, dynamic credits, character development all done using the power of web3. Hear more of Shibuya’s other grandiose ideas and so much more in the episode! ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro Shibuya’s Website: Shibuya’s Twitter: pplpleasr: Maciej Kuciara: Jacky: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 27, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: The Institutions Are Here | Vitalik & Brady BFFs | Verge of the Merge | Senator Warren, Sup?
01:46:12
4th Week of March 2022 ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro 6:30 MARKETS 25:20 RELEASES 33:20 RAISES 54:55 JOBS 56:25 NEWS 1:03:40 ETH 1:08:55 NFTs 1:14:00 REGULATION / TRADFI / MISC. 1:23:56 TAKES 1:41:30 What David’s Excited About 1:44:45 MEME of the Week 1:45:30 Disclaimers |
Mar 25, 2022 |
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Crypto in Ukraine | Alex Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
57:22
In this special episode, we bring on Alex Bornyakov, Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation to discuss the current state of the war, crypto’s impact, and so much more. Since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world—and in particular—the crypto world has rallied to donate as much as possible to the courageous people of Ukraine. Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the people of Ukraine. To further support, please consider donating: https://war.ukraine.ua/donate/ ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Donate to Ukraine ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 25, 2022 |
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Celestia’s Building the Multi-Chain Universe with Nick White | Alpha Leak
59:54
Nick White is the COO of Celestia Labs. Celestia is the first modular blockchain network. If you have no idea what that is, you’re in luck! Celestia wants it to be as easy to deploy blockchains as it is smart contracts. Nick and David cover all things modular blockchains, the network effect that happens as a result of this multi-chain universe, what the far away distant future might look like, and so much more! ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Nick’s Twitter Celestia’s Website Celestia’s Twitter John Adler Delphi Podcast Celestia’s Discord & Telegram ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 23, 2022 |
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APECOIN—Bullish or Bearish for CryptoPunks? | Zeneca, Andy8052, Scott Lewis
01:11:01
In a massive week for Bored Ape Yacht Club studio Yuga Labs, they acquired CryptoPunks & Meebits from Larva Labs, as well as releasing their community token $APE. With ApeCoin and a massive inflow of intellectual property, the NFT space is spinning with buzz and speculation about what this all means. Today, we have Zeneca_33, Andy8052, and Scott Lewis joining State of the Nation to get to the bottom of this monumental event. What does this mean for Punks and Apes? What about intellectual property, ownership, and value? And lastly, are we seeing the dawn of a new age of digital monopolies? In this chaotic landscape, a rational and steady approach to understanding is always a winner. ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Scott Lewis: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 23, 2022 |
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How to Become a VC with Haseeb Qureshi | Layer Zero
01:06:57
First, Haseeb Qureshi was a Texas Hold’em poker player. Then Haseeb learned how to code and worked as a software engineer for Airbnb. He went down the crypto rabbithole and is now the managing partner at Dragonfly Capital, as well as an accomplished writer and coder. When Haseeb has come on the podcast previously, we covered theses and mental models. Today on Layer Zero, we explore the dynamics of being a venture capitalist in Web3. How does one find a path to becoming a VC? We dive into what to look for in an internal team and external portfolio companies, as well as proper form for selling investments in a credible and honorable way. Haseeb’s long term approach to Web3 is salient as always, and this episode is must-listen if you are interested in becoming a crypto VC. ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Haseeb on Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 22, 2022 |
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110 - The Internet Reset | Alexis Ohanian
01:06:30
Alexis Ohanian is the Co-Founder of Reddit, as well as the Founder of venture capital firm SevenSevenSix. As a builder-turned-technology entrepreneur, Alexis is focused on making the world a better place through novel projects and initiatives like Coinbase, Axie Infinity, Opensea, and Riverside (which we used to record this episode!) We explore how Alexis would rebuild Reddit for Web3, and how many emergent behaviors in the early days of Reddit and the internet are surfacing again—this time, on steroids with crypto-enabled communities. Alexis is concerned with empowering the good parts about internet culture, doubling down on the importance of community and culture. Tune in for sage advice on investment insights and investor cheat codes—where are the next opportunities? Wherever they are, Alexis is sure to be found there. ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Alexis on Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 21, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: ETH Merge Soon | Yuga Labs Acquisition | ApeCoin | Raises & NEW Releases Galore
02:01:17
3rd Week of March 2022 ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro 4:00 MARKETS 12:15 FED WATCH 40:40 RELEASES 57:02 RAISES 1:05:14 JOBS 1:06:50 NEWS / ETH 1:21:28 L222 1:27:20 NFTs 1:40:40 REGULATION / TRADEFI / MACRO 1:49:10 TAKES 1:56:36 What David’s Excited About 2:00:12 MEME of the Week 2:00:40 Disclaimers |
Mar 18, 2022 |
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How to DAO with Tracheopteryx | Green Pill #5
02:38
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Mar 17, 2022 |
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Does Decentralization Matter? | Kevin Owocki & Cooper Turley
56:18
What is most important in crypto? What wins out in the end? Today, we find out if user experience is more important than decentralization. As we progress through crypto's cambrian explosion, we often observe the tradeoff between immediate product viability and a 'no cutting corners' approach. Taking the side of UX & a product-first mentality is Cooper Turley, a champion of the creator economy. Kevin Owocki—himself a schelling point for public goods—is defending decentralization and the merits of a values-first approach. While exploring the roots of this tradeoff, we'll learn more about where we are as an ecosystem and where we are inevitably heading. ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Cooper on Twitter: Kevin on Twitter: Foundation: Soundxyz: Mirror: Snapshot: Gnosis Safe: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 17, 2022 |
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Bull or Bear? What the Charts Are Saying | Ledger from Up Only
01:26:20
Co-Founder, CMO of Flip, and Co-Host of Up Only, Brian Krogsgard—aka—Ledger joins David and Ryan to discuss WTF is happening. Are we in a Bull or Bear market? What are the charts telling us? With the Ukraine & Russian War—ripple effects from said war—inflation at an all-time high, stocks down, commodities, and crypto being all over the place...there's a lot to unpack. Where do experts go to find answers? The charts. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Ledger's Twitter: Up Only: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 16, 2022 |
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Tarun Chitra on whether Code is Law | Layer Zero
01:22:41
Tarun Chitra, in addition to being Founder and CEO of Gauntlet, is a gigabrain, polymath type in the Ethereum space. His fluency in mathematics results in a creative, almost artistic approach to a traditionally rigorous and analytical field.
Perhaps related to his search for beauty, Tarun observes the structural changing of massive systems happening in the broader geopolitical ecosystem today. We explore the relationship between regulation and finance in a unique light. Finance itself is fundamentally a legal practice—it’s money plus law.
Finance becomes more elegant with smart contracts, and we muse on the idea that broader governance structures can improve with smart contracts as well. Is code law? Can we generalize capital efficiency?
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0:00 Intro 4:30 Tarun Chitra 8:15 New York City & Boom Cities 14:00 Global Crypto 18:00 Leapfrogging the US 27:45 Governance & Regulation 31:55 The Fundamental Crypto Shift 35:53 The Great Re-Shuffling 43:08 What Works vs What Doesn’t 48:07 Core Blockchain Governance 52:40 Scaling with DAOs 1:00:00 Upgrading Financial Law 1:09:00 Code is Law 1:14:05 Tarun’s Approach to Life 1:20:34 Optimism through Beauty 1:26:00 Basins and Sinking to Elegance
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Tarun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tarunchitra?s=20&t=-Wk1FKVJz6cQrJM6EzusdQ
Gauntlet: https://twitter.com/gauntletnetwork?s=20&t=-Wk1FKVJz6cQrJM6EzusdQ
Episode with Santi Siri: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/-santiago-siri-layer-zero?s=w
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra https://www.britannica.com/science/fundamental-theorem-of-algebra
----- Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.
Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 15, 2022 |
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109 - SBF and the Future of FTX
01:22:28
Sam Bankman-Fried—or simply SBF—is the founder and CEO of FTX, one of crypto’s biggest exchanges. In this episode, we dive into how Sam built a company worth $30 billion… in less than three years! And before the age of 30! As a centralized exchange unicorn, FTX has exploded into the mainstream, sponsoring massive sports arenas and partnerships with celebrities like Tom Brady. The mainstream-ification of FTX culminated with its Super Bowl ad with Larry David, which had a significant cultural impact on FTX and crypto more broadly. Is Sam on Team DeFi? Or is FTX a competitor? And what about banks? SBF also recently appeared in front of Congress. After this discussion, we are increasingly convinced of the alignment between Bankless and SBF. ------ ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ SBF on Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 14, 2022 |
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Fund Your Web3 Project with Gitcoin Grants Round 13 | GreenPill #4
31:53
🟢 PARTICIPATE IN GITCOIN GRANTS ROUND 13 🟢 ----- ----- To explore what this means for Gitcoin and the broader crypto space, we’re bringing on a medley of contributors from GitcoinDAO to talk about the public goods funding round, the decentralization of Gitcoin, and future upgrades with Grants 2.0. Take the Green Pill, anon. ----- • Scott Moore – Gitcoin Co-Founder ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Gitcoin Grants Round 13 ----- ----- ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 10, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Biden’s Crypto Executive Order | Sanctions & Commodities | Coinbase & MetaMask | Bear Watch?!
01:38:12
2nd Week of March 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING
0:00 Intro 3:23 MARKETS 8:50 BEAR WATCH 27:00RELEASES 31:50 RAISES 38:30 NEWS 55:45 EXECUTIVE ORDER 1:03:44 ETH 1:05:00 NFTs 1:10:34 DeFi 1:17:10 MISC. 1:25:15 TAKES 1:32:36 What David’s Excited About 1:36:50 MEME of the Week 1:37:23 Disclaimers
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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Fortress Russia Crumbles | Kyla Scanlon
01:06:59
A lot has changed since we had Kyla on Bankless almost a month ago. Russia invaded Ukraine and the ripple effects are being felt worldwide. Kyla's written a few posts on what's been unfolding thus far. Most recently she wrote, "Financial Warfare: Russia-Ukraine," breaking down Fortress Russia, sanctions, energy, agriculture, and the strength of Ukrainians. For those unfamiliar with Kyla, she's an independent, Gen Z friendly, new age content creator with a fantastic newsletter and youtube channel. In addition, she is the BanklessHQ TikTok correspondent, dropping weekly recaps of the crypto world. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Kyla on Twitter: Kyla's Website: Financial Warfare: Russia-Ukraine by Kyla: Kyla's Recent Bankless Podcast Episode: Jake Chervinsky's Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 09, 2022 |
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Coin Artist on Building *real* Crypto-Games
01:25:34
Marguerite deCourcelle, known by her persona Coin Artist, has been in the crypto space since 2014. Marguerite pushes the boundaries at the intersection of art, games, and crypto, carving out a career for herself as an artist and creator.
Although her focus is certainly in crypto gaming, it might not be what you’d expect. Her endeavors have a cypherpunk feel at the protocol level, innovating creative ways for NFTs to interact in our wallets.
Alongside discussions of her work at Blockade Games, we explore emergence, embedding data in the blockchain, and the untapped world of meaningful crypto gaming.
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0:00 Intro 4:30 Coin Artist 7:49 Early Days of Crypto Art 12:34 Gamifying the Blockchain 16:50 The Technology Crossover 24:33 Bombing & Bitcoin 30:43 Permadeath & High Stakes 38:05Winning Hearts and Minds 42:30 A Utopian Vision 48:00 Emergence & Complexity 53:17 Blockade Games 57:55 The Motivation for Profit 1:04:10 The Thrill of the Game 1:09:17 Fighting for Crypto’s Soul 1:13:22 New York City 1:16:33 The Crypto Social Game 1:23:47 Curation 1:27:43 Optimism & Advice
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Marguerite on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coin_artist?s=20&t=2V5r_ik50UfcZMaCSB0HgA
Blockade Games:
Neon District: https://portal.neondistrict.io/
Skyweaver:
Boys Club: https://twitter.com/BoysClubCrypto?s=20&t=2V5r_ik50UfcZMaCSB0HgA
Ethereum: The Money-Game Landscape https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/ethereum-the-money-game-landscape?s=w
Conway’s Game of Life: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conway%27s_Game_of_Life
----- Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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108 - I Was Wrong, We Need Crypto | DHH
01:32:11
David Heinemeir Hansson is the Co-Founder of Basecamp & HEY. DHH is a best-selling author, technologist—responsible for creating Ruby on Rails—and a recent crypto skeptic, turned crypto-curious experimenter. DHH recently wrote a viral blog post titled, “I Was Wrong, We Need Crypto” in which he explains why he’s skeptical of crypto, what ultimately changed his mind, and how he’s thinking about the future of the space going forward. It’s not every day Bankless brings on a crypto skeptic, but DHH is different. He provides a balanced—well thought out perspective on what the current state of crypto is and what needs to change to make it go mainstream. ------ ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ DHH on Twitter: DHH’s Website: Episode #55: DHH Books: I Was Wrong We Need Crypto: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 07, 2022 |
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The Social Web3 | Protocols for a Digital Society | POAP, Lens Protocol, Disco.XYZ
01:07:03
Web3 social media? Decentralized identity? Digital society in the metaverse? On this episode, we unpack the future social world in the metaverse and the protocols that will help shape it.
To discuss exactly that, we brought on: Evin McMullen, who's building the world of digital identity, off-chain assets, and metaverse reputation at Disco.xyz, Christina Beltramini from Lens Protocol at Aave, a brand new primitive for Web3 social media platforms, and Isabel Gonzalez, COO at POAP, the Proof of Attendance Protocol. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Evin McMullen on Twitter Disco.xyz Christina Beltramini LinkedIn Lens Protocol Isabel Gonzalez LinkedIn POAP ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 05, 2022 |
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📺 ROLLUP: Ukraine Crypto Donations | Russia SWIFT Sanctions | EBay Accepting ETH | Pixelmon NFTs
01:36:19
4th Week of February 2022
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0:00 Intro
3:30 MARKETS 3:47 BTC Price 5:01 ETH Price 7:23: Coinbase Numbers https://decrypt.co/93763/coinbase-posts-record-revenue-user-numbers-in-q4-earnings-surprise 8:26 10 Million ETH Staked https://launchpad.ethereum.org/en/ 13:20 Crypto Jobs https://pallet.xyz/list/bankless/jobs
16:30 NEWS 17:10 Clash with the Real World https://twitter.com/ercwl/status/1498380832058265607?s=20&t=WJaaPqhN4PdjaLv00Id1fw 19:20 Sanctions https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/weaponized-banks-lite?s=w 24:26 Fall of the Ruble https://twitter.com/b_judah/status/1498137793003929601?s=20&t=KZJTbDLT7r8G8-plF_Oe6Q 25:50 Buying Bitcoin https://decrypt.co/94164/ukrainians-use-binance-to-buy-record-sums-of-bitcoin-after-russian-invasion 30:10 Crypto Sanctions 34:40 DeFi, Not Crypto Banks https://twitter.com/jchervinsky/status/1499424494758285318?s=20&t=_0_pE_F4xQZLuNYFbGp9qA 37:10 UkraineDAO Overpriced JPEGs 39:00 Ukraine Crypto Donations https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/02/26/ukrainian-government-is-seeking-crypto-donations 39:54 Matching UN Donations https://twitter.com/kylascan/status/1498672249443917833?s=20&t=IHhKN50aSnSzMonHgpi7XA 41:45 Ukraine Airdrop https://twitter.com/Ukraine/status/1498911922791583746?s=20&t=aGxXK0E-I_-6MK-HZcJQ4A 44:10 Financing Weapons https://twitter.com/TrustlessState/status/1499167417678786560?s=20&t=yxH_Vk4fkCLdBL1mrymEYA 45:41 OpenSea Censoring https://twitter.com/bornosor/status/1499371157790863369?s=21 47:27 Korean Exchanges https://twitter.com/ki_young_ju/status/1496995862010265600?s=21 49:11 Ebay Accepting Crypto https://www.thestreet.com/investing/ebay-considers-crypto-payments-already-accepts-nfts-ceo-says 49:54 MATIC Lido Staking https://twitter.com/LidoFinance/status/1498949232836988929 50:16 Consensys Drama https://twitter.com/evan_van_ness/status/1499024475970486279?s=21 52:10 Pixelmon Fail https://metaversal.banklesshq.com/p/the-pixelmon-nft-debacle 57:52 Treasure Exploit on Arbitrum 58:34 Kuiper Finance https://twitter.com/scott_lew_is/status/1498742697192050704?s=20&t=nw8jkP646_zFJr0g7jvtHw 59:34 Blitwear https://twitter.com/dhof/status/1498692101579714570 1:00:59 KPMG Buys World of Women https://twitter.com/KPMG_Canada/status/1498335705965203463?s=20&t=pakE_2RxF6JsktDbf-0yGQ 1:01:44 Japanese Rakuten NFT Marketplace https://news.bitcoin.com/japanese-online-retail-giant-rakuten-launches-nft-marketplace 1:02:47 Puma Cool Cat https://twitter.com/PUMA/status/1498825210757365763 1:03:25 Mfers Derivatives https://twitter.com/TrustlessState/status/1499424828268290051?s=20&t=gDF5kchQexMwETwVGbk6Qw 1:06:36 Discord Grinding https://decrypt.co/94143/the-newest-crypto-side-hustle-discord-grinding 1:09:14 Arthur Hayes Pleads Guilty https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/135406/bitmex-co-founders-hayes-delo-plead-doj 1:11:12 Fractional NFT Security https://www.ledgerinsights.com/sec-probes-fractional-nfts-for-securities-infringements/ 1:13:42 Citadel Crypto
1:16:00 TAKES 1:17:30 Web3 Won’t Rug You 1:19:48 Annihilation https://twitter.com/CryptoHayes/status/1498811869926100992?s=20&t=kGdO4VQHrTP5vBSmELS7jg 1:22:00 The Individual Has Power https://twitter.com/TrustlessState/status/1499167417678786560?s=20&t=yxH_Vk4fkCLdBL1mrymEYA 1:24:54 NFTs and Identity https://twitter.com/Cooopahtroopa/status/1499090669654069248?s=20&t=OtUJn574SDQINCcVwpqOYA
1:27:33 What David’s Excited About 1:29:50 What Ryan’s Excited About
1:31:58 MEME of the Week
Moment of Zen https://twitter.com/randizuckerberg/status/1498425277734690816?s=20&t=QNIFJfc61RsTyYQJVKIZ9Q ----- Not financial or tax advice. Do your own research. See our investment disclosures here: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/bankless-disclosures |
Mar 04, 2022 |
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Proof of Humanity with Santi Siri | GreenPill #3
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✨ Subscribe to the Green Pill Podcast ✨ 🟢 Get the GreenPilled Book 🟢 Apple Show Link: Spotify Show Link: ----- Santiago Siri—or santi.eth on Twitter—is building UBI on Ethereum through Proof of Humanity, the "sybil resistant protocol for formalizing human identity on the blockchain" that launched in March 2021. Santi is a relentless source of optimism and innovation, embodying the phenomenon of Latin American crypto development. Santi comes from Argentina, a country with a rich history of culture, inflation, corruption, and resilience. Reflecting on his tour through Buenos Aires with Vitalik Buterin, Santi explores the circumstances and possible futures we can build with regenerative cryptoeconomics. Solving sybil resistance and building elegant mechanisms for UBI are massive pillars for human thriving as we seek to carve out 21st century institutions -- and Santi is helping to lead the way. Take the Green Pill, anon. ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Santiago on Twitter Kevin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/owocki?s=20&t=A1yy1WYtQlNAOiSxXtGuNQ ----- ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 03, 2022 |
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The zkEVM is Here | Alex Gluchowski of zkSync
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zkEVM is here! Alex Gluchowski, CEO & Co-Founder of Matter Labs and of zkSync is here to talk about the huge accomplishment he and his team brought to market this past week. This is the first EVM-compatible ZK Rollup on Ethereum’s testnet! Is this the endgame of blockchain scalability? How were Alex and his team able to bring this to market way sooner than expected? Why is this important and a monumental leap forward for the space? Find out the answers to these questions and much more on this week's State of the Nation with Ryan and David! DONATE TO UKRAINE USING CRYPTO: ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ UkraineDAO Alex Gluchowski on Twitter zkSync on Twitter zkDAO zkSync's Website zkSync 2.0: Public Testnet is Live! Modular vs Monolithic Blockchains ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 02, 2022 |
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DAVID READS: Crypto is Here to Set You Free
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Free markets are an incredible force. They allow humans to come together and produce a global price on something. But today's 'free markets' aren't really free. Access to markets is gatekept, and the ability for something of value to become instantiated into an asset is permissioned. Read along with David’s most recent thought piece on why 'Crypto is Here to Set Us Free.' Read the Article: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/crypto-is-here-to-set-us-free?utm_source=url ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ The Crypto Renaissance: Governance & Capital: Cobie Clip: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Mar 01, 2022 |
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107 - What's Real About Crypto Gaming | Ryan Wyatt
01:23:40
Ryan Wyatt is the CEO of Polygon Studios and former Head of Gaming at Youtube. Ryan is always on the frontier of gaming, having stewarded a new generation of content creators. He's now shifting his focus to Web3, where the next wave of innovation is set to happen. Ryan presents a number of fascinating takes, including his feelings on Anti-NFT sentiment, the future of games, and the growing influence of gaming content. By building out the Polygon Metaverse, Ryan is colliding games and economies. In this episode, he shares what he's learned — what's real about crypto, and what's not. ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Ryan Wyatt on Twitter: Polygon Studios: Crypto Unicorns: ------ The Crypto Gaming Revolution | Arianna Simpson Web3 Gaming 101 | Amy Wu Crypto Gaming Panel | Loot Squad, Yield Guild, Illuvium The Dawn of Crypto Gaming | Robbie Ferguson The Emergent Metaverse | Sam Englebardt & Richard Kim ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 28, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Standing with Ukraine & All Those Affected | Macro Analyses & More
01:37:34
4th Week of February 2022 ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro 3:42 Ledger Waiting List 4:16 MARKETS 11:52 RUSSIA INVADES UKRAINE 38:45 MARKETS CONT. 44:30 RELEASES 53:50 RAISES 55:00 JOBS 56:02 NEWS 1:01:27 OpenSea Hack/Phishing 1:04:03 Canada Update 1:16:20 NFTs 1:19:40 REGULATION 1:23:35 TAKES 1:31:26 What David’s Excited About 1:35:20 MEME of the Week 1:37:00 Disclaimers |
Feb 25, 2022 |
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Ether's Phoenix with Optimism's Karl Floersch | GreenPill #2
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✨ Subscribe to the Green Pill Podcast ✨ 🟢 Get the GreenPilled Book 🟢 Apple Show Link: Spotify Show Link: ----- Karl Floersch is the co-founder of Optimism, the Ethereum rollup scaling solution, as well as one of the primary advocates in the space for public goods funding. Karl is inspiring on many levels—both individually with his seemingly boundless optimism and energy, and also his prolific work in the Ethereum ecosystem. Optimism is simultaneously scaling Ethereum’s transaction space and its values & ethos, pledging to recycle its fees into public goods. A central goal of regenerative finance is to align economic value with our moral values, and Karl’s work on retroactive public goods funding is pushing us towards that brighter, solarpunk future. We also explore the concept of ‘Ether’s Phoenix,’ a hypothetical being that rewards you for manifesting it—directly contrasting the concept of Roko’s Basilisk (research at your own risk). Take the Green Pill, anon. ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Karl on Twitter: Kevin on Twitter: Vitalik on Twitter: Optimism: ----- ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 24, 2022 |
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ETHDenver 2022 is Scaling Vibes | Andrew Yang, Erik Voorhees, Kevin Owocki
01:34:15
Few things compare to ETH Denver. It is impossible to fully capture the experience of the crypto community at a massive gathering like this, but these two choice talks provide a snapshot of the vibes and ethos of the 2022 conference. Kevin Owocki and Erik Voorhees join to synthesize the respective merits of individualism and collectivism, and Andrew Yang stepped up to give an impromptu call to action for the community to rally around productive goals.
We are scaling out the crypto vibes, and that was abundantly clear this week. Far larger than any previous ETH Denver, this conference truly felt like a Schelling point for folks changing the world via novel, elegant mechanisms. We just can’t wait for ETH Denver 2023. ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro 34:00 Kevin Owocki & Erik Voorhees 1:00:00 Andrew Yang & Crypto Alignment ------ Kevin on Twitter: Erik on Twitter: Andrew on Twitter: Lobby3: Take the Green Pill: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 22, 2022 |
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106 - How to Become a Whale | Tetranode
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From gaming guppy to Orca whale, this week we’re talking to Tetranode. Who is this whale man? Well, he’s an anonymous DeFi billionaire who has been a part of and has shaped the crypto world since the early days of the space. Not everyone is a whale, but everyone is definitely trying to become one. If you dream of becoming a whale one day, this episode is your blueprint. We uncover all of Tetranode’s whale secrets, such as why farmers are the best alpha, why he’s team Ethereum vs. team Alt Layer 1s, and of course—Tetranode’s advice on becoming a whale yourself. ------ ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Tetranode’s Twitter Tetranode’s Infinity Gauntlet Sismo DOPEX Olympus DAO FeiRari Rocket Pool Curve Arbitrum zkSync zkStark Dani Sesta’s Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 21, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: ETH DENVER | SEC Fines BlockFi | Canada Freezes Protester Funds | Geopolitical Chess
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3rd Week of February 2022 ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro 6:15 MARKETS ETH NUMBERS 24:19 RELEASES 36:30 RAISES 39:22 JOBS 41:29 NEWS 49:50 REGULATION 1:02:15 ETH 1:03:18 NFTs 1:06:25 BITCOIN 1:07:10 GENERAL CRYPTO 1:08:05 Coinbase White Hat Savior https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/comments/srr32t/white_hat_hacker_saves_coinbase_from_possible/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf 1:11:00 MISC. 1:16:10 TAKES 1:20:20 What David’s Excited About 1:24:15 MEME of the Week 1:24:40 Disclaimers 1:24:55 Moment of Zen |
Feb 18, 2022 |
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Vitalik Buterin - Green Pill #1
44:25
Vitalik Buterin is the founder of Ethereum and a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation. As the visionary behind the network, Vitalik's values are embodied within the ethos of Ethereum's community-centric nature. Exploring quadratic funding, pluralism, and sybil resistance, we dive into why Vitalik cares about public goods and how we can utilize novel mechanisms to fund them elegantly. Take the Green Pill, anon. ----- 🟢 Get the GreenPilled Book 🟢 Apple Show Link: Spotify Show Link: ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Kevin on Twitter: Vitalik on Twitter: Schelling Point Conference: ----- Music by WABI SABI - snowflake - https://thmatc.co/?l=7786B012 ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 17, 2022 |
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Announcing the GREEN PILL Podcast | Kevin Owocki
23:00
Kevin Owocki returns to Bankless with a very special announcement—the GreenPill Podcast! The Gitcoin OG is the embodiment of the best parts of the crypto ethos, and his commitment to public goods is making the world a better place. GreenPill is launching through the Bankless network, and we’re extremely excited to meme ‘public goods’ and ‘regenerative cryptoeconomics’ into existence. Take the Green Pill, anon. ✨ Subscribe to the Green Pill Podcast ✨ 🟢 Get the GreenPilled Book 🟢 ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Kevin on Twitter: Schelling Point Conference: ----- Music by WABI SABI - snowflake - https://thmatc.co/?l=7786B012 ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 16, 2022 |
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ARK Analysts call $1M BTC, $180K ETH | Bullish Crypto Price Predictions
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In their seminal 'Big Ideas' report for 2022, the ARK team predicts the prices of $1M for Bitcoin and over $180K for Ether. These numbers may seem outrageous in a short time frame, but with a broader perspective about the total addressable market for cryptoassets over the next decade, these ambitious predictions sharpen into something more than exuberance. With paradigm shifts underway, we're bringing on ARK analysts Frank Downing and Yassine Elmandjra to discuss the why, how, and when of these hot price predictions–and why it's more than just the price that matters. How bullish are you? Not bullish enough. ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ ------ Frank Downing on Twitter: Yassine Elmandjra on Twitter: Big Ideas 2022 Report: Ark Invest ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 16, 2022 |
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105 - Crypto in Washington | Congressman Tom Emmer
01:01:33
Is D.C. taking crypto seriously? Congressman Tom Emmer shares the latest from the ongoings in Washington. Minnesota Representative Emmer is a 4th term member of the House of Representatives. He sits on the House Financial Services Committee and is a dedicated crypto advocate. Many of us have preconceived notions that the majority of the government is anti-crypto. Representative Emmer explains why this isn’t entirely true. We also unpack what’s at stake here. What happens if we get crypto policy wrong? How do we defeat the super-shadowy-legislators? Should we follow in China’s Digital Yuan footsteps?
Lastly, Representative Emmers shares that Bankless—yes—Bankless is having an impact in Washington! Find out in what way and how we’re going to continue crypto-pilling everyone in Washington. ------ ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Representative Emmer on Twitter Representative Emmer’s website PAC.xyz The Road to Serfdom by Friedrich Hayek The Scandal of Money by George Gilder ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 14, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Bitfinex Hack | Super Crypto Bowl | Aave Social Network | Vitalik Supports Assange DAO
01:18:53
2nd Week of February 2022 ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro 4:35 MARKETS 13:26 RELEASES 19:42 RAISES 23:42 NEWS 38:41 L222 48:17 NFTs 53:00 INTERNATIONAL 58:35 MISC 1:02:30 TAKES 1:12:05 What David’s Excited About 1:16:42 MEME of the Week 1:18:00 Disclaimer 1:18:20 Moment of Zen |
Feb 11, 2022 |
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Will MetaMask Drop a Token? Breaking Down the Biggest Wallet Merge Ever
01:12:56
MetaMask and MyCrypto are teaming up to build the ultimate crypto wallet. Revamping efforts on security, user experience, as well as features & integrations, this is a massive moment in the world of non-custodial crypto wallets. As the passport to Web3, improving and innovating the crypto wallet is increasingly vital as the entire industry continues to scale outwards. Building a secure and intuitive flow for asset management is do-or-die for the crypto space. With Dan Finlay from Consensys and Taylor Monahan from MyCrypto, we're exploring the implications of this monumental merger and what it means for the broader crypto user experience. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Dan on Twitter: Taylor on Twitter: The Announcement: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 10, 2022 |
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Finding Common Ground | Solana, Avalanche, Terra
01:08:29
✨Finding Common Ground✨ Crypto has grown a lot in 2021! New ecosystems have put new private keys in the hands of so many new users. Our interests overlap by 99%! We bring on the leaders from three killer DeFi ecosystems to discuss all the things that we align on, in order to start 2022 off in positive vibes! ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Anatoly on Twitter: Do Kwon on Twitter: Emin on Twitter: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 09, 2022 |
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Behind Axie Infinity's Engine | Jiho (Layer Zero)
01:09:01
Jeff ‘Jiho’ Zerlin—or jiho.eth on Twitter—was an early Axie Infinity community member before becoming the project’s Co-Founder. Ever since he could remember, Jiho was a gamer, collector, and entrepreneur. Jiho wouldn’t be the engine to Axie’s growth today without his formative childhood. This is what shaped him to become the community leader of the leading play-to-earn game in the world, Axie Infinity. Now—Jiho and the Axie Nation are taking things to the next level. Jiho shares the stories from his early formative years that shaped him to be the engine of Axie’s growth today, how community building changes in bull and bear markets, and what Axie’s secret ingredient is to the project’s lasting staying power. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Jiho on Twitter Axie Infinity ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 08, 2022 |
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104 - Why Everything Is Weird | Kyla Scanlon
01:29:07
Everything is weird right now, and Kyla Scanlon is here to tell us why. Kyla is an independent, Gen Z friendly, new age content creator with a fantastic newsletter and youtube channel. In addition, she is the BanklessHQ TikTok correspondent, dropping weekly recaps of the crypto world.
Stepping outside the crypto bubble, there is craziness in the real world. We explore whether inflation is destroying the economy, social unrest, why younger generations are unhappy, and everything happening IRL right now. Are we approaching war with Russia? Is globalization reversing? Can supply chains be fixed? Hang out with us as Kyla distills these complicated topics into well researched, thoughtful commentary. ------ ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Kyla on Twitter: Kyla's Website: Bankless TikTok: Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Ukraine Meme: ----- ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 07, 2022 |
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GAMESTOP NFTs via ImmutableX | Robbie Ferguson
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GAMESTOP! is announcing they're partnering with zk-rollup Immutable X, to open up an NFT marketplace! Immutable and Gamestop are also creating an up to $100 million fund dedicated to supporting the gaming ecosystem on Immutable X. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 - Intro ------ Robbie on Twitter: ImmutableX: Gamestop Announcement ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 05, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Wormhole Hack | Wonderland Follow Up | Justin Bieber Bored Ape | Gamestop X Immutable
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1st Week of February 2022 ------ 📣 ZERION | Trade Across 7 Networks and 500+ protocols ------ 🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER: https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/ 🎙️ SUBSCRIBE TO PODCAST: http://podcast.banklesshq.com/ ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ Topics Covered: 0:00 Intro 4:20 MARKETS 4:22 BTC Price 4:51 ETH Price 5:14 ETH BTC Ratio 6:21 New ETH Burning Categories 9:21 The Fee Flippening https://twitter.com/cburniske/status/1488346430271934467?s=20&t=8jnMFEGTcxKL4BUOgak8tA 11:56 DCF Price Forecasts https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_IqNzqm-_Jlk-cK4twQ-bzhJKrsOhrckdQA2isTwKRA/edit#gid=0 16:18 Visa $2B Transaction Volume https://beincrypto.com/visa-records-over-2b-in-transactions-for-crypto-linked-cards-in-2022-q1 16:55 Stablecoin Big But Still Smol https://coinmetrics.substack.com/p/state-of-the-network-issue-140
24:00 RELEASES 24:03 Aave v3 https://twitter.com/AaveAave/status/1486793032544493577?s=20&t=gVjc4WzEBdvCemwcOddr0g 25:02 Predicting Hacks on Polymarket https://twitter.com/PolymarketHQ/status/1486792651567472642?s=20&t=0TAKgnyChvZR8E8fg9JEeQ 26:21 Kuiper Index Protocol https://thedefiant.io/kuiper-index-protocol-launches/
27:10 RAISES 27:12 Dune $69,420,000 - Nice https://dune.xyz/blog/series-b 27:53 Solana Wallet Phantom https://decrypt.co/91574/solana-wallet-phantom-raises-109-million-bringing-valuation-1-2-billion 28:49 MyCrypto MetaMask Merger https://medium.com/metamask/welcoming-mycrypto-to-metamask-8ee46e2ae740 30:14 FTX > Coinbase https://twitter.com/RyanSAdams/status/1488235646800080904?s=20&t=LthLbxyfyM7Gx_TRS7FGhw 32:23 Castle Island https://blockworks.co/castle-island-ventures-raises-hundreds-of-millions-for-new-fund 33:40 Jobs https://pallet.xyz/list/bankless/jobs
35:02 NEWS 35:37 The Bridge Hack https://twitter.com/RyanSAdams/status/1488979604362649602?s=20&t=ZsCXhj2PyjdtXJv-KUMjvQ 36:26 Wormhole Failure https://twitter.com/wormholecrypto/status/1489001949881978883?s=20&t=jmTVlJmMtkIo1wYfLXj1jg 38:41 Getting Messy https://twitter.com/tony_intern/status/1488979589602840581?s=20&t=Yxwn9ebgfQD0H9Z4Es6paA 39:28 Cascading Effects https://twitter.com/gakonst/status/1488980822568886279?s=20&t=8swuB2G9HV7HnMk6V-Nlzg 40:42 TLDR https://twitter.com/samczsun/status/1489044999211823107?s=20&t=u8aDeLzUhX9FZ8_kVn5k3g 41:30 Wormhole is Back Up https://twitter.com/wormholecrypto/status/1489232008521859079?s=20&t=YzMwd8rxxeHYJmAZtxmwsw 42:31 Takeaways 50:34 Follow Up Trouble in Wonderland https://twitter.com/danielesesta/status/1487826195978899457?s=20&t=4qIFl89g1cjmbeOjOD-IIg 52:53 Sifu Exiting? https://twitter.com/PeckShieldAlert/status/1488504262443540480?t=Y9hIG9vU2zdIQp3BtWra4Q&s=19 53:18 Directly Managing a DAO https://twitter.com/genie_trades/status/1488312967716216836?s=20&t=oAxIi76vMcePZPJMYRGUZg 53:48 Governance Sucks https://twitter.com/fozzydiablo/status/1486724691024756751?t=StLVrY3RJF_3FyYQrGY79Q&s=19 54:31 Take https://twitter.com/0xMoral/status/1488112276343345154?t=1WkzDvDqVfCDARQjDJJdkw&s=19 L222 54:38 Gamestop X Immutable https://twitter.com/Immutable/status/1489209166010847232?s=20&t=4r04eo5ozPx_LKHn6UHkHw 55:40 Bankless Livestream: https://youtu.be/fne4XMhtVf4 56:13 Arbitrum Drains Binance’s ETH https://twitter.com/dmihal/status/1486823203632820225?s=20&t=eQcWA4eWW7vcTpLvi8vBqw 57:23 Polygon NFTs on Rainbow https://twitter.com/rainbowdotme/status/1488966386059776005 58:17 NFTs 58:18 Crypto Down, NFTs Up https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/crypto-down-nfts-up-lite 1:00:30 The Only Trade That Matters 1:01:38 Kat Dennings Crypto Coven https://twitter.com/OfficialKat?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor 1:02:10 Bored Ape New Huge Valuation https://www.ft.com/content/acc635d6-bb05-4af6-b4da-b8462c06466d 1:03:50 Coachella NFTs https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/132706/coachella-partners-with-ftx-us-to-launch-nfts 1:05:19 Contrarian NFT Take https://twitter.com/cburniske/status/1487852519610929152?s=21 1:06:58 Regulation 1:06:59 Facebook’s Diem Selling https://www.coindesk.com/business/2022/01/31/silvergate-bank-confirms-diem-tech-acquisition/ 1:08:51 The GMI PAC 1:09:25 SEC vs DeFi https://twitter.com/RyanSAdams/status/1486818724887805959?s=20&t=zvPKSxtRhj2TahA9Ztwrig 1:10:27 Biden’s Crypto Agenda https://decrypt.co/91301/federal-reserve-crypto-regulation-plan-stablecoins-big-banks 1:14:39 IRS vs. Staking https://twitter.com/nohardforks/status/1489222500848484354 https://twitter.com/JTheAccountant/status/1489034212778950656?s=20&t=h07eSeIIkQRkz2_MxrIdSA India 17:07 Governments Capturing Crypt https://decrypt.co/91662/india-proposes-30-tax-crypto-income-announces-digital-rupee-launch 1:18:49 Taxing at 30% https://twitter.com/CryptooIndia/status/1488482797064888322 TAKES 1:21:20 Right-Click-Save https://twitter.com/cdixon/status/1487258007155232768?s=20&t=Tee_y2QEKF2AMfrR8EjoyQ https://twitter.com/scott_lew_is/status/1487857870494486529 1:25:21 Blue Chips are L1 https://twitter.com/gabusch/status/1488724132007067648?s=20&t=eauFsFqWMIzpFQ8_YGQtZg 1:26:29 NFTs are a Scam https://twitter.com/katxlev/status/1488869476707807233?s=20&t=05s3Q_5yxTQGjWKhH-dFvA 1:27:29 DC Investor - Conviction https://twitter.com/iamDCinvestor/status/1489249513478885376?s=20&t=yekYSfdsYZtnK4-ktEvGlg 1:28:57 Can’t Cancel RSS https://twitter.com/ryansadams/status/1487965015772733443?s=21 1:31:56 What David’s Excited About 1:32:00 ETH Denver https://twitter.com/TrustlessState/status/1489265843133243393?s=20&t=4r04eo5ozPx_LKHn6UHkHw 1:32:41 Brooklyn https://twitter.com/TrustlessState/status/1488373341295501312?s=20&t=4r04eo5ozPx_LKHn6UHkHw 1:33:37 What Ryan’s Excited About 1:33:40 DCF Model
1:38:15 MEME of the Week https://twitter.com/smilinglllama/status/1488256713493032970?s=20&t=-jGsNQ65JnNiKI_EM9OEJw
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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Why $ETH is going to $3T | Ryan Allis
01:08:38
CORRECTION: It's actually ETH to $4 Trillion 👀 Ryan Allis is the managing partner at Heart Rithm, and a serial entrepreneur with 20 years in technology, marketing, and business. Ryan write about Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polkadot, DeFi, Blockchain, Web3, and the future of money on his substack - Coinstack. Today, we're evaluating ETH according to Ryan's recent DCF (discounted cash flows) model, and getting to the bottom of why ETH could be fairly valued at $10k with a market cap of $3 Trillion. Model: ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Ryan on Twitter: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 02, 2022 |
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Boys Club | Layer Zero
59:12
The Boys Club is a DAO-in-training that is building products, resources, and communities to make the crypto space a more welcome place for women. Crypto has traditionally not been a particularly women-friendly place, with a sub-culture of basement-dwelling libertarian bros. But that is changing. There are an increasing number of ways to break into crypto, and the Boys Club is tackling this head on. Natasha Hoskins and Deana Burke are co-founders of the community, and they note that women have far more presence at IRL crypto events than on the internet. And Boys Club members rep the Boys Club. Hard. With a strong mission, sound goals, and immaculate vibes, the Boys Club have already blazed trails, but there is a strong future ahead of them. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Natasha on Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Feb 01, 2022 |
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103 - Blockchains are Cities | Haseeb Qureshi
01:27:44
First, Haseeb Qureshi was a Texas Hold’em poker player. Then Haseeb learned how to code and worked as a software engineer for Airbnb. He went down the crypto rabbithole and is now the managing partner at Dragonfly Capital, as well as an accomplished writer and coder. He recently published an article titled Blockchains are Cities, expanding on a mental model for understanding the crypto landscape from a high level perspective. We brought Haseeb back onto the Bankless Podcast to dive into this metaphor, which explains how cities (and blockchains) scale. We also explore the question of the decade: Will we live in a multi-chain world, or will there be “one chain to rule them all”? ------ ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Haseeb on Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 31, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Wonderland $TIME | Crypto Price Bear Market? | Odell Beckham Jr Bitcoin | Twitter NFTs
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WRU Jan 5 4th Week of January, 2022 ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro 2:24 Tax Optimizooor 4:50 MARKETS 20:00 RELEASES 39:00 NEWS 1:15:00 TAKES 1:26:16 What David’s Excited About 1:30:30 MEME of the Week
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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The Curve Wars | CurveMarketCap
01:12:29
The Curve Wars are the DeFi trenches. Deep in the realm of liquidity and incentives, a battle of tokenomics rages on. Many might not be clued into the mountains being moved in the Curve War, but CurveMarketCap is here to settle it all. Will there be one automated market maker to rule them all? Does he who control the liquidity control the universe? Tune in and find out! ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ CurveMarketCap Conway's Game of Life Llama Airforce PAC: PAC Discord: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 27, 2022 |
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NFT Marketplace Wars | Panel
01:05:54
With OpenSea hinting at a potential IPO in the future and LooksRare swooping in with a vampire sneak attack, it's clear that the war for top NFT Marketplace is starting to heat up. Who will come out on top? Here to discuss this 4D chess match are some of the space's most influential thought leaders and returning guests: Eric Conner, Co-founder @ethhub_io, DC Investor, advisor and investor, Zeneca_33, investor and content creator, & Carly Reilly, host of Overpriced JPEGs. ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 - Intro ------ Eric Conner's Twitter: DC Investor's Twitter: Zeneca_33's Twitter: Carly Reilly's Twitter: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 26, 2022 |
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Santiago Siri | Layer Zero
01:30:05
Santiago Siri—or santi.eth on Twitter—is building Universal Basic Income on Ethereum through Proof of Humanity, the project he co-founded. As a community leader in the Ethereum space, Santi comes from Argentina, a country with a rich history of culture, inflation, corruption, resilience, and now… crypto. Recently touring Argentina with Vitalik, Santi reveals fascinating anecdotes from their travels and exemplifies how Argentina is ripe for a crypto revolution. An internet native country with a catastrophic economic past, Argentina is a perfect breeding ground for crypto innovation and adoption. Santi tells the story of Argentina from the second half of the 20th century to today’s landscape, and explains why he’s optimistic that a history of corruption and capital control can blossom into a brighter society with the growth of crypto. ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Santiago on Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 25, 2022 |
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102 - The Emerging Metaverse | Sam Englebardt & Richard Kim
01:27:28
Sam Englebardt is a co-founder and partner at Galaxy Digital, and is the founding general partner of Galaxy Interactive, which invests in next-generation interactive entertainment. He is also a content producer of film and television, working in a broad range of traditional & digital businesses. Richard Kim is a general partner at Galaxy Interactive, after a stint as COO at Galaxy Digital.
These two guests are getting their hands dirty as the gaming, cultural, and technological worlds converge into the Metaverse. Trying to predict, invest, and help build this emerging phenomenon is a massive endeavor, but it’s one that we need to get right. Exploring what the Metaverse actually is, how today’s internet compares to the digital worlds of the future, and optimizing the user experience comprise the core of this discussion—but we open it to understanding the skeptics in the space, as well game economies and tokenomics. Sam and Richard expect to see a mass exodus into the Metaverse over the next couple decades… how are you going to play the Metaverse game? ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Richard on Twitter Metaverse Episodes Defining the Metaverse ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 24, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Microsoft Buys Activision | OlympusDAO Has Fallen | LooksRare NFT | IreneDAO
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3rd Week of January, 2022
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4:00 MARKETS 4:37 BTC Price 5:40 ETH Price 7:37 Ratios, DeFi, BED 8:35 Year in ETH https://stark.mirror.xyz/q3OnsK7mvfGtTQ72nfoxLyEV5lfYOqUfJIoKBx7BG1I 12:30 USDC vs Tether 13:53 Uniswap vs Curve https://twitter.com/RyanWatkins_/status/1483640421502885888 15:28 Olympus Has Fallen 24:00 LooksRare https://newsletter.banklesshq.com/p/looks-rare 27:25 OpenSea Volume https://twitter.com/mattmedved/status/1482873703243390981?s=21 30:30 OpenSea & Dharma https://twitter.com/Dharma_HQ/status/1483484717294964741?s=20
34:30 RELEASES 36:00 Polygon EIP-1559 https://twitter.com/0xPolygon/status/1483108516122570753?s=20 38:48 Polymarket Airdrop Futures https://twitter.com/PolymarketHQ/status/1481710612317184007?s=20 41:11 Fendi x Ledger https://twitter.com/fendi/status/1482426260676567041?s=21 43:00 CryptoStats https://medium.com/crypto-stats/announcing-cryptostats-community-owned-data-metrics-ee47fee3c94d 44:05 Coinbase Permissionless https://twitter.com/DeItaone/status/1484165697756356612?s=20 45:12 Raises FTX: https://blockworks.co/ftx-launches-2b-venture-fund Mechanism Gaming: https://blockworks.co/mechanism-capital-launches-100m-fund-focused-on-p2e-gaming/ POAP: https://medium.com/poap/poap-inc-raises-10m-to-accelerate-human-development-a2e36783258d 49:20 Jobs https://pallet.xyz/list/bankless/jobs
50:00 NEWS 50:20 Fees.wtf… WTF? https://thedefiant.io/airdrop-eth-fee/ 52:44 Tether Blacklisting https://twitter.com/CoinDesk/status/1481717424118448132 54:44 ETH 2 Client Diversity https://twitter.com/sproulM_/status/1481109509544513539?s=20 59:20 Layer 2 Arbitrum: https://twitter.com/dmihal/status/1483767477452648455 Optimism: https://twitter.com/optimismpbc/status/1483510492077477889?s=21 Hop: https://twitter.com/HopProtocol/status/1483107395043840001?s=20 1:02:35 Instagram & Facebook NFTs https://techcrunch.com/2022/01/20/facebook-and-instagram-may-help-you-create-and-sell-nfts 1:04:05 IreneDAO https://opensea.io/collection/irenedao 1:06:00 China NFTs https://twitter.com/Carnage4Life/status/1481604778077548544 1:07:34 GAP NFTs https://blockworks.co/gap-releases-first-line-of-nfts-on-tezos-blockchain/ 1:07:49 Walmart Metaverse https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/16/walmart-is-quietly-preparing-to-enter-the-metaverse.html 1:08:16 Microsoft Buys Activision Take: https://twitter.com/TrustlessState/status/1483978042611437569?s=20 1:09:52 Coinbase x Mastercard https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/130596/coinbase-mastercard-partnership-nft-cards 1:10:38 Bud Light x Nouns https://mobile.twitter.com/punk4156/status/1483913013900062721 1:12:42 Serena Williams SoRare https://twitter.com/Sorare/status/1484165886223298565 1:13:38 Solana NFT Volume https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/130874/solana-nft-total-sales-volume-crosses-1-billion 1:14:01 Block Mining & Lightning https://twitter.com/blockworks_/status/1481748064557846537?s=21 https://twitter.com/Kr00ney/status/1483449320984694785?s=20 1:15:02 Crypto.com Breach
1:18:00 TAKES 1:19:30 Property vs Utility https://twitter.com/jackbutcher/status/1482190266643750912?s=20 1:21:19 NFT Froth https://twitter.com/stevefink/status/1483494468368187404?s=20 1:22:58 State of DeFi https://twitter.com/The3D_/status/1484079429391425538?s=20 1:26:32 SEC vs Ethereum https://twitter.com/RyanSAdams/status/1482358486126186499?s=20
1:28:55 What David’s Excited About https://twitter.com/TrustlessState/status/1484189933749211139?s=20 1:31:44 What Ryan’s Excited About https://twitter.com/RyanSAdams/status/1484180531281641473?s=20
1:34:05 MEME(s) OF THE WEEK https://twitter.com/HopMemes_/status/1483499433274720258?s=20
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Jan 21, 2022 |
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Inflation, The Fed, & Macro Markets | Jim Bianco
01:09:07
The Fed has made a big pivot in 2022, but what does that mean for markets? How aggressive does the Fed need to be to fight inflation? With the shift from Quantitative Easing to Quantitative Tightening, how are risk-on assets treated differently from risk-off assets? What's going on with the bond market? Jim Bianco is a seasoned investor, market commentator, and President of Bianco Research. With a sharp view of the past, present, and future, we ask him all these questions in order to know... is the world collapsing? ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Jim on Twitter: Bianco Research: Bond Market Thread: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 19, 2022 |
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The Song-A-Day Man | Jonathan Mann (Layer Zero)
01:19:15
Jonathan Mann writes and publishes a song every single day. He's done this without missing a day since January 1st, 2009, and holds the Guinness World Record for most consecutive days writing a song. His inspiration, passion, consistency, and all-around charm really comes through as he explores his journey in both music and crypto. Infatuated with the ideas and methodology behind CryptoPunks, he's launched his own NFT project for his daily songs with an accompanying DAO - SongADAO. Creation, labor, value, and scarcity blend together in Jonathan's world. He exemplifies Layer 0 brilliantly -- a mortal human behind lines of code, expressed through music and commitment. When you stretch art this far, cool things emerge. Tune in to find out what they are! ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Jonathan on Twitter: SongADAO: Fuckin Trolls: Jonathan's Website: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 18, 2022 |
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101 - The Ownership Economy | Li Jin
01:37:20
Li Jin is a co-founder and general partner at Variant, a crypto fund investing in Web3 and what Li calls the Ownership Economy. Li is full of massive ideas about the past, present, and future of digital economies. The core thesis? Next-generation networks grow faster and bigger. The phase we're seeing emerge now with Web3 and crypto is deeply fascinating, with potential to shift power and ownership into the hands of users and creators. In this new paradigm, everyone is a creator, and everyone is an owner. In addition to her work at Variant, Li is also a painter and an accomplished writer on Substack. After her appearance on the Creator Economy Panel, we knew she had to come back on Bankless to dive deep—this time, into the Ownership Economy. ------ ------ ------ ------ 👀 POLYGON | LAYER 2 DEFI ❎ ACROSS | BRIDGE TO LAYER 2 🦊 METAMASK | THE CRYPTO WALLET 💳 LEDGER | THE CRYPTO LIFE CARD 🧙♂️ ALCHEMIX | SELF REPAYING LOANS 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Li on Twitter: Li's Newsletter: The Web3 Renaissance: 100 True Fans: The Creator Economy: Tweets Mentioned: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 17, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: LooksRare Airdrop | Fees.WTF | Inflation | PayPal Stablecoin | Top Shots Ban
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Second Week of 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 14:56 Merge 16:55 DCF
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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The Great L2 Migration | Cross-Chain L2 Panel
01:19:50
We think 2022 is going to be a huge year for Layer 2 scaling solutions. Cross-Chain protocols will be a crucial infrastructure for the great migration to L2s, allowing users to bridge assets across platforms. Composability and user experience is the glue of modular blockchains, which optimize for decentralization, scaling, and cost. The projects and representatives each present cryptographic solutions for building a web of liquidity across the many suburbs of DeFi, where average users will live and engage. GUESTS: Ben Jones - Optimism Hart Lambur - UMA Arjun Bhuptani - Connext Chris Whinfrey - Hop Protocol Vaibhav Chellani - MOVR ------ ------ ------ ️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 13, 2022 |
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Aarika Rhodes vs Brad Sherman: Getting Crypto into Congress CA-32
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Aarika Rhodes is running for Congress! Running against incumbent Brad Sherman, who is notoriously misinformed and anti-crypto, Aarika seeks to bring a more crypto-friendly approach to CA-32, representing much of the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. A schoolteacher by profession, Aarika seems to be breathing fresh air into the stale political landscape. Here's her policy on crypto: "Aarika believes in the right of every individual to manage their own finances and investments as they see fit. In Congress, Aarika will oppose any attempts to ban this emerging technology. Aarika is also a strong advocate for making sure financial literacy is taught in schools and for people being aware of the environmental impact of their investments." Learn more about Aarika: https://www.aarikaforcongress.com/ ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Aarika on Twitter: Aarika's Tweet: Get Involved: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 12, 2022 |
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Udi Wertheimer | Layer Zero
01:08:22
Udi Wertheimer is a notorious persona on crypto twitter and is endlessly difficult to pin down. At the very least, Udi is an interesting and unique character, describing himself as a cynical optimist with a tendency to antagonize and troll. Udi is also insightful and pragmatic, constantly making connections and critiques of the space with a sharp eye and a relentless desire to call things out when he disagrees. He blurs a lot of lines, and you always have to be on your toes when Udi’s around. There’s value in having members in the community who never give the benefit of the doubt and act as a philosophical razor for the space. Udi is full of takes, and this conversation twists and turns through the entirety of crypto—trading, culture, communities, memes, the metaverse, and beyond. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Udi on Twitter: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 11, 2022 |
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100 - How to Survive in Crypto | Cobie
01:49:39
🎉 Happy 100th Episode 🎉 Cobie, fka Crypto Cobain, is a cultural staple in the crypto space. Wearing many hats as a narrative investor, thought leader, and memelord, we dive into the brain of one of our favorite crypto characters. Having been in crypto for nearly a decade, Cobie tells us his keys to surviving in crypto and what it takes to last long term. We also dive into how much decentralization matters, roles and responsibilities in shaping the world around us, and his outlook for 2022 and beyond. Cobie advises a healthy dose of skepticism and curiosity, and describes himself as a reality maximalist. He’s gone on an absolute tear recently, dropping a series of excellent thought piece articles that establish mental models for understanding narratives across the ecosystem. We also go through moral alignment charts and ask Cobie the big question… What does he think of Bankless? ------ ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Cobie on Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 10, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Eminem's Bored Ape | Why Crypto Prices Are Down | OpenSea Freezes Stolen NFTs
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First Week of 2022 ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro EF Research Team AMA 5:15 MARKETS 26:00 RELEASES 37:30 NEWS 1:19:00 TAKES 1:32:57 What David’s Excited About 1:36:30 MEME of the Week ----- |
Jan 07, 2022 |
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TribeDAO - The Biggest Protocol Merge Ever
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In the latter half of 2021, Jai Bhavnani of Rari Capital and Joey Santoro of FEI Protocol went to each other's governance forums and proposed the FEI RARI token merge: the biggest protocol merger that we've ever seen in the space. The concept garnered high engagement and a ton of community response, and the formal votes received overwhelming support on both sides. This unprecedented merge is a historical moment for DAOs. The verticalization of DeFi is happening with new 'mafias' emerging in several corners of DeFi. Uniting capital efficiency, values, and communities, we are right alongside Jai with his excitement to see how this all plays out. With new conversations of anti-trust and competition, it's clear that the DAO space is continuing to mature. Integrated DeFi stacks are increasingly exciting, and in this episode, we dive into the details with two pioneers of interDAO relationships. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro ------ Jai on Twitter: Joey on Twitter: FEI: Rari: Jai's Forum Post: Joey's Forum Post: Swap RGT for TRIBE: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 05, 2022 |
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Cooper Turley | Layer Zero
01:19:31
Cooper Turley is all in, all the time. He’s been that way since he was a kid. In the crypto space, it truly seems like he’s everywhere at once. He knows everyone and has his hands in nearly every relevant project. However, none of this happened by chance. Cooper is a champion of the grinder mindset, and it echoes through everything he touches. His approach to his career, relationships, and self-improvement buzzes with a productive energy to build and bring value to all that he does. We all have something to learn from Cooper Turley. As crypto continues to mature, it’s clear that big things are lined up for Cooper. We can’t wait to see what he comes up with next. ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro 13:18 Video Starts 15:19 College & Music ------ Cooper on Twitter: ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 04, 2022 |
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99 - Endgame | Vitalik Buterin
02:28:58
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin returns to the podcast to discuss his recent article Endgame, as well as the massive year we observed in 2021. From the future of Ethereum to the rise of alternative Layer 1 platforms, it only makes sense to kick off 2022 by exploring how far we’ve come and figuring out where we’re headed. How far are we along on Ethereum’s roadmap? What challenges lie ahead? In a recent tweet, Vitalik posted a graphic of the updated progress of the Ethereum roadmap, and there are five throughlines that are progressing in parallel: • The Merge We dive into what each of these means, as well as discuss what Ethereum will look like as these milestones are met. Holding this up against conversations of maximalism and alternative L1s, now is the time to start asking the big questions. ✨ WATCH THE DEBRIEF ✨ ------ ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | SMART ORDER ROUTING 🚀 SLINGSHOT | LAYER 2 SOCIAL TRADING 🏦 GEMINI | TURN FIAT INTO CRYPTO 🦁 BRAVE | THE BROWSER NATIVE WALLET 🦄 UNISWAP | DECENTRALIZED FUNDING ------ 0:00 Intro 4:09 Debrief 7:27 Vitalik Returns after 2021 19:35 The Merge (Proof of Stake) 24:20 The Surge (Rollups & Sharding) 42:40 The Verge (Verkle Trees) 49:35 The Purge (History Expiry) 1:08:20 The Splurge (Everything Else) 1:15:20 What Makes Vitalik Happy 1:20:17 Rise of Alt Layer 1s 1:29:11 Maximalism 1:34:03 Endgame 1:53:56 Solving the World’s Problems 1:58:33 Closing & Disclaimers ------ VITALIK'S ARTICLES VITALIK ON BANKLESS MISC. ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Jan 03, 2022 |
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ROLLUP: Jack Dorsey vs Web3 | Apes Flippening Punks | Weeknd NFTs | SOS & GasDAO Airdrop | FEI RARI
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Last Week of 2021 ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | DECENTRALIZED EXCHANGE AGGREGATOR 🔐 LEDGER | SECURE YOUR ASSETS 🧙♀️ ALCHEMIX | SELF-PAYING LOANS ------ 0:00 Intro 2:20 MARKETS 11:00 RELEASES & RAISES NEWS 1:02:30 TAKES 1:13:10 What David’s Excited* About 1:17:02 MEME of the Week 1:17:28 Closing & Disclaimers ----- See our investment disclosures here: |
Dec 31, 2021 |
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98 - 5 Things We Got Right
01:32:49
Breaking down our recent '5 Things We Got Right' article, in this episode we tackle this year in crypto from a high level. We cover the predictions we made, what we planned to look out for, and then we dive into how it all played out. There were some things we got right—and some things that surprised us—but perhaps most of all, we learned a ton. Come reflect with us on all the lessons from 2021 that we can arm ourselves with as we head into 2022. Will it be another bullish year? ------ ----- ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | DECENTRALIZED EXCHANGE AGGREGATOR 🔐 LEDGER | SECURE YOUR ASSETS 🧙♀️ ALCHEMIX | SELF-PAYING LOANS ------ 0:00 Intro 5 Things We Got Right 5 Things that Surprised Us 5 New Mental Models 1:14:50 5 Bets for 2022 1:33:30 Is 2022 A Bullish Year? 1:39:18 Closing & Disclaimers ----- 5 Things We Got Right ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Dec 27, 2021 |
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2021 ROLLUP: Top 20 Crypto Moments in 2021
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As the year comes to a close, it's time to ask ourselves: What are the Hottest Stories of 2021? This has been an unquestionably historic year for Web3, and massive events happened both in and outside of the space. From NFTs to the Infrastructure Bill, we narrowed down this year into 20 overarching themes and narratives. What will take the #1 spot? Spoiler: it's not Ryan's Tiny Turtle. ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | DECENTRALIZED EXCHANGE AGGREGATOR 🔐 LEDGER | SECURE YOUR ASSETS 🧙♀️ ALCHEMIX | SELF-PAYING LOANS Topics Covered: 0:00 Intro ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Dec 23, 2021 |
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97 - The Bull Case For ETH III | Anthony Sassano, DC Investor, Cyrus Younessi
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Anthony Sassano, DC Investor, and Cyrus Younessi return to Bankless to complete the Bull Case for Ethereum Trilogy. Comparing this episode with the previous two Bull Cases, we can see what has held up so far and what we have to look forward to in 2022. Spoiler: these guys have gotten a lot of things right. Covering topics like the meteoric rise of NFTs, the BTC Flippening, and Ethereum Maximalism, there remains much to be incredibly excited about as we close out a historic 2021. While macro conditions remain uncertain, the conditions of the crypto markets and ecosystems are perhaps surprisingly more digestible. With the Proof-of-Stake merge on the way and the modular blockchain thesis taking shape, the inevitable conclusion is that ETH is destined to go up. What’s 2022 going to look like? No one knows for sure, but this episode left us feeling incredibly bullish. ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | DECENTRALIZED EXCHANGE AGGREGATOR 🔐 LEDGER | SECURE YOUR ASSETS 🧙♀️ ALCHEMIX | SELF-PAYING LOANS Topics Covered: 0:00 Intro ------ DC Investor on Twitter ----- Disclosure. From time-to-time I may add links in this newsletter to products I use. I may receive commission if you make a purchase through one of these links. Additionally, the Bankless writers hold crypto assets. See our investment disclosures here: |
Dec 20, 2021 |
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ROLLUP: Inflation, Nike NFTs, Disney & Marvel IMX, CryptoPunk Sale, Ledger Debit Card
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3rd Week of December, 2021 ------ ------ ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM 🍵 MATCHA | DECENTRALIZED EXCHANGE AGGREGATOR 🔐 LEDGER | SECURE YOUR ASSETS 🧙♀️ ALCHEMIX | SELF-PAYING LOANS ------ 0:00 Intro 4:00 MARKETS 21:00 RELEASES 33:37 RAISES 37:38 Jobs 38:45 NEWS 1:08:00 TAKES |
