Gm! This week we're joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to discuss the current state of crypto markets. We deep dive into can ETH continue to outperform SOL, an update on REV, stablecoin network effects, what is BAM & more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:45) State Of The Market
(6:31) Katana Ad
(6:52) Will ETH Continue To Outperform SOL?
(15:30) Stablecoin Network Effects
(18:19) An Update On REV
(21:32) Katana Ad
(22:04) What Is BAM?
(27:27) Sandwich Attacks
(31:20) Increasing Solana’s Block Limit
(35:43) Marinade Ad
(36:15) Is There A Risk To Validator Centralisation?
(41:38) The Rise Of Crypto Treasury Companies
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