In this episode, we went live to discuss CEXs and their recent moves onchain, Kamino’s valuation, and Reddit’s talks with Worldcoin. We were also joined by Brian Smith from Jito to discuss Blockworks’ Token Transparency Framework. Finally, we covered the current state of the trenches and X’s plans to develop a “super app”.Thanks for tuning in!

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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Resources

Token Transparency Framework: https://x.com/Blockworks_/status/1935321626788380714

Jito Included in the Token Transparency Framework: https://x.com/jito_sol/status/1935412316087914710

Reid’s Thread on Veo 3: https://x.com/reidhannaford/status/1934981941662720196

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:16) Permissonless Is Next Week

(6:45) CEXs Making Moves Onchain

(23:50) Aptos Ad

(24:12) The Kamino Bull Case

(34:51) The Token Transparency Framework

(51:37) Aptos Ad

(52:10) Insider Token Sales

(1:05:04) Reddit In Talks With Worldcoin

(1:12:55) Algorand Ad

(1:13:30) Veo 3 Is Cracked

(1:20:41) Are The Trenches Back?

(1:33:21) X Developing A Super App

(1:45:37) Kranken's Token

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