PUMP’s Performance, Arbitrum DeFi, and Zora’s Rebirth | Livestream

Jul 25, 2025

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James Christoph

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Ryan Connor

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Tolks

Tolks and James Christoph, key members of the WolfSwap team, join crypto analyst Ryan Connor to explore the evolving landscape of Arbitrum DeFi and the latest on Zora's creator platform updates. They discuss significant token buybacks by protocols like Hyperliquid and share critical insights on Pump's market strategies and challenges following its ICO. The trio also analyzes market dynamics, from Solana's performance to the skepticism surrounding crypto trends, giving listeners a fresh perspective on the fast-paced world of digital assets.

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INSIGHT

Arbitrum DeFi's Dormant State

Arbitrum DeFi is currently inactive with dead projects and ongoing challenges like the GMX hack.
New native projects are anticipated to revive the ecosystem in coming months.

INSIGHT

Key Crypto Pair Trading Insight

Pair trading with major assets like BTC, ETH, and SOL is crucial for outperformance.
SOL often peaks last in a cycle, signaling liquidity shifts and market changes.

INSIGHT

Zora's Narrative Over Fundamentals

Zora's product as a social media platform to post for money confuses most but might appeal to a niche.
Announcements and integrations drive activity spikes faster than underlying fundamentals.

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We went live to discuss Arbitrum DeFi, Solana's performance, Zora's creator platform updates, and token buybacks across protocols like Hyperliquid and PumpFun. We closed with a critical review of Pump’s strategy, market share decline, and communication challenges post-ICO.Thanks for tuning in!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:06) Arbitrum DeFi

(7:31) Solana Activity

(16:43) Zora's Rebirth

(27:11) Aptos Ad

(27:53) Token Buybacks and Crypto M&A

(49:27) Ads (Aptos & Algorand)

(50:52) PUMP's Performance, Alon's Interview and Competition With Bonk

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