Intro

This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss their predictions for 2026! They cover ecosystems, corporate chains, DeFi themes, venture capital, prediction markets, and AI.Thanks for tuning in!

Resources

2025 Year in Review: https://youtu.be/b3OMNMqMof0?si=q5Or5Vcc00kEwxbO

Mippo’s 2026 Predictions: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_/status/2006813164768571857

Mippo on Bankless: https://youtu.be/4R0Xi-XTkt8?si=Hjs4mi3VolsDXs6S

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Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields.

It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls.

Stop sleeping on your bags:

https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod

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Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction

(01:43) 2026 Overview

(11:07) Katana Ad

(11:29) Ecosystem Predictions

(27:49) Katana Ad

(28:21) DeFi Predictions

(56:37) Venture Capital Predictions

(01:04:55) Prediction Markets in 2026

(01:12:35) Thoughts on AI

(01:17:51) Closing Comments

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Myles, Xavier, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.