Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, Phil Pearlman, and special guests Adeniyi Abiodun (Co-Founder of Mysten Labs and Sui) and Shomik Ghosh (Investor at Boldstart Ventures) for a jam-packed episode of Trends with Friends. This week, the crew dives into the wild world of crypto, AI, and global markets. From peak degeneracy in stocks like Tesla, Palantir, and Solana to Sui's rise in Web3 and why cybersecurity is more critical than ever, this episode has it all. Plus, insights on Nvidia’s dominance, the next wave of Web3 consumer apps, and the geopolitical risks shaping the economy.📅 Recorded live on February 25th, 2025🎙️ Special Guests: Adeniyi Abiodun, Co-Founder of Mysten Labs (Sui) & Shomik Ghosh, Investor at Boldstart Ventures🔑 Brought to you by Stocktwits

Key Topics Covered:Peak Degeneracy? Why stocks like Tesla, Palantir, and Solana are crashingCrypto Security Risks: What the $1.5 billion Lazarus hack means for Web3Sui’s Growth Story: How Sui is building the next generation of digital ownershipAI’s Next Wave: Why infrastructure is the key and Nvidia is still the Boeing of GPUsGlobal Tariff Wars: How rising protectionism could reshape tech and retailDefense Stocks Are Booming: Why Rheinmetall, Leonardo, and BAE Systems are breaking outInvesting in Uncertain Times: How to stay sane and spot trends with no friends Chapters00:00 Opening 03:24 Introduction to Trends and Guests06:21 Market Trends and Mini Crashes09:15 The Degenerate Economy and Its Implications12:31 Technological Acceleration and Volatility15:22 The Impact of Tariffs and Global Relations18:29 Building in the Crypto Space: SWE and Walrus21:24 Navigating the FTX Fallout25:35 Security Challenges in Crypto and Technology31:24 The Future of Security in a Digital World40:18 The Evolving Threat Landscape42:06 Economic Impacts of Tariffs43:38 Retail Giants: Amazon vs. Walmart47:25 The Future of AI and Nvidia55:13 Navigating the AI Ecosystem01:01:24 The Commoditization of AI Models01:03:56 Trends in National Defense SpendingToday's episode is presented by Mysten Labs, developers of Sui: https://www.mystenlabs.com/Add Sui.X to your Stocktwits Watch List: https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SUI.XWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Adeniyi Adbiodun - https://x.com/EmanAbio• Shomik Ghosh - https://x.com/shomikghosh21Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/