Bankless ROLLUP: Silver Parabolic | Aave Civil War | Uniswap Unifies | New CFTC Chair | Bitcoin vs. Quantum
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Jan 2, 2026 
In this lively discussion, Anthony Sassano, a savvy Ethereum analyst, dives into the ongoing Aave civil war over governance control and fees. He highlights the recent surge of precious metals and the implications for crypto markets. The duo also celebrates Uniswap's significant unification win and cheers the new pro-crypto CFTC chair's potential impact. Lastly, they tackle the looming threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin's future security, raising crucial questions about its post-quantum readiness and systemic implications.
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Crypto Graduated From Teen To Adult
- 2025 was a maturation year where crypto shifted from wild speculation to institutional-grade infrastructure and stable use cases.
- This transition left many crypto natives disillusioned but improved long-term sustainability.
Attention Rotated To Precious Metals And Stocks
- Precious metals and the S&P hit all-time highs as AI and industrial demand pushed silver and gold parabolic in late 2025.
- Crypto lost some investor attention while other markets absorbed risk-on capital.
How Aave’s Fee Move Sparked A Civil War
- The Aave controversy began when Aave Labs routed front-end swap fees to itself rather than the DAO, sparking accusations of stealth privatization.
- A furious governance debate followed with proposals to seize IP and move trademarks to the DAO.