State of the Crypto Market with Ansem | EP 51

May 28, 2024

Ansem, a crypto expert, reveals insights on the crypto market including Solana's performance, boxing match prep, role models, and Hyperliquid. He discusses Ethereum trends, Layer 2 solutions, and Bitcoin's future. Topics also include NFTs, market drama, and potential apps on Solana. Ansem shares a war story, thoughts on hybrids and charity in crypto, and final reflections.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Cryptocurrency Comparison and Global Trends

01:55 • 4min

Crypto Connections and Dubai Dreams

05:29 • 4min

Exploring the Evolution of the Crypto Market

09:46 • 20min

Analysis of a Meme Club Market Rollercoaster

30:12 • 2min

Exploring the Dynamics of the Crypto Market

32:28 • 17min

Exploring the World of Cryptocurrency: From Coins to Communities

49:35 • 16min

Exploring Consumer-focused Applications and Micro-Transactions on Solana

01:05:12 • 2min

Exploring Hybrid NFT Tokens and Charity in the Crypto Industry

01:07:20 • 5min

Imran and Qiao invited Ansem to discuss the current state of the crypto market.
No BS crypto insights for founders.

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro
(02:06) DEGEN is Still Up a Lot?
(04:09) Solana Crossroads in Istanbul
(06:19) The Boxing Match
(08:08) What Drew Ansem Into Crypto
(10:42) Who Were Ansem's Role Models Back Then?
(12:21) How Ansem Knew that Solana Was Going to Come Back
(19:16) Who is The Next Runner-up?
(22:38) The Hyperliquid Announcement
(25:30) “Fantasy can easily become a layer 2”
(26:08) How Much Did Ansem Make From SocialFi?
(27:47) "I wish Friendtech expanded V1 into the normies instead of building V2"
(29:40) Diving Into The Recent Drama
(33:06) How Ansem Spend His Day
(34:48) Macro Trends Ansem is Following
(38:56) ETH ETC, Down Only or Up Only?
(43:49) Is There Any Layer 2 Today That Offers a UX as Good as Solana’s?
(45:03) Mega ETH
(46:11) Vitalik's Prophecy About ZK Rollups Being the Endgame for ETH
(48:34) Anything Interesting in Runes?
(49:59) Still Bullish on Wizard and PUPS?
(51:34) Is Ansem Bullish on the Bitcoin Ecosystem in General?
(52:38) Anything Else in Crypto Ansem is Excited About?
(56:27) Ansem's WIF War Story
(01:03:20) Talking About Stuff Outside of Crypto
(01:05:08) "What kinds of apps will be built on Solana with Firedancer's high throughput?"
(01:07:07) Hybrid NFT
(01:09:03) “Ask him about the night in Miami where I sold him on Hybrids"
(01:09:37) "Thoughts around charity on crypto?"
(01:11:20) Final Thoughts

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DISCLAIMER: The views expressed herein are personal to the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any other person or entity. Discussions and answers to questions are intended as generalized, non-personalized information. Nothing herein should be construed or relied upon as investment, legal, tax, or other advice.