Why SOL has underperformed recently

On this livestream, we dive into MetaDAO’s futarchy-based fundraising platform, and its distinct approach to tokenholder rights and governance. We also discuss founder profiles, investor alignment, venture-style returns, and challenges of adoption. Additional segments cover DAT insider trading risks, Plasma’s launch strategy, Solana market dynamics, and evolving AMM models.

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As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice.

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Is your treasury losing value to inflation? Learn how to make digital assets like ETH and SOL productive with uncorrelated, protocol-driven staking rewards. 

A new report from Liquid Collective and EigenCloud outlines a practical guide for CFOs to integrate institutional-grade staking and restaking. 

Read The Productive Treasury Report: https://liquidcollective.io/corporate-treasury-staking/ 

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(5:23) Ads (Aptos & EigenCloud)

(6:19) Updates From MetaDAO

(45:42) Ads (Aptos & EigenCloud)

(46:57) DAT Insider Trading News

(51:34) Plasma's Launch

(1:01:14) Market Outlook

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.