This week, the Hivemind team discuss MicroStrategy & the boom in crypto treasury plays, stabelcoins & the launch of Plasma, and the Sui hack’s implications for security vs centralization. We also dig into Solana's new consensus model, quantum computing, and more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:27) MSTR & Crypto Treasury Companies

(20:08) Stablecoins & Plasma Launch

(36:36) Sui Hack & Security vs Centralization

(54:52) Solana’s New Consensus

(1:00:23) Hyperliquid

(1:05:00) Quantum Computing Threat

(1:07:25) Final Thoughts

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, the Hivemind team, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

417: 21st February 2022