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The Chopping Block: Why Uniswap V4 Creates a Bigger Attack Surface Area - Ep. 506

Jun 15, 2023

Dive into the fascinating world of crypto as insiders debate the implications of Hinman's 2018 speech on BTC and ETH's security status. Discover the surprising transformation of the PEPE meme and its impact on perceptions of technology. Learn about Uniswap V4's innovative features and potential risks, all while navigating regulatory challenges faced by Binance.US. The podcast also tackles internal conflicts within Ethereum and Solana communities, highlighting the industry's shifting dynamics.

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Intro

2min

The Evolution of Pepe: From Innocence to Controversy

4min

The Political Impact of Libra on Cryptocurrency Perception

5min

Crypto Legal Battles and Community Dynamics

18min

Exploring Uniswap V4: Innovations and Challenges

25min

Adventures in Crypto and Informal Sponsorships

3min

Exploring the Game-Sport Dichotomy in Crypto Contexts

2min

Welcome to “The Chopping Block” – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner, chop it up about the latest news. In this episode, Robert stirs the debate over Hinman's 2018 speech and what it means for the debate at the SEC over whether BTC and ETH should be considered securities, the similarities between Ethereum and Solana, and how Binance.US is dealing with a move to freeze its assets. Moreover, the group kicks off with a brief history lesson on the infamous PEPE meme!

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Show highlights:

where the PEPE meme comes from
whether Mark Zuckerberg and the project Libra played a role in the animosity toward crypto
why Robert says that Hinman's speech in 2018 was crafted with broad inter-agency work, in contrast to what the SEC has been saying
how the documents show that the SEC didn't believe there was enough clarity to classify ETH as a security
whether these documents diminish Gary Gensler's claims that almost everything in crypto is a security
the similarities between Ethereum in 2017 and Solana at the moment
what the drama is in Solana around forking Alameda coins
what the new features of the Uniswap V4 draft code are
whether the 'hooks' in the new code facilitate rug pulls and introduce much more complexities
how Binance.US has dealt with the SEC lawsuit and request to freeze its assets
Robert's crazy idea to use Uniswap V4 and why Tarun killed it
what extreme sports represent crypto more accurately

Hosts

Haseeb Qureshi, managing partner at Dragonfly
Robert Leshner, founder of Compound
Tom Schmidt, general partner at Dragonfly
Tarun Chitra, managing partner at Robot Ventures

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