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Quick takeaways
Composability is key for roll ups to attract ETH, driving a race for capital distribution.
Eigenlayer's appeal extends to Wall Street and Silicon Valley, drawing people into crypto with growth potential.
Projects like Blast are innovating with native yield opportunities on layer two solutions, enticing users.
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Yuga Labs acquires proof collective
Yuga Labs, the creators of the popular CryptoPunk NFTs, have acquired proof collective, which includes the Moonbirds collection.
Roll ups and the distribution of ETH
There is a race among roll ups to attract as much ETH as possible, as it will likely become a major moat for their platforms. The distribution of ETH among different roll ups will depend on the level of composability achieved, as more composability will lead to a more diffuse distribution of capital.
The importance of eigenlayer
Eigenlayer is attracting attention and interest from various sectors, including Wall Street and Silicon Valley. It is nerding people into crypto who were previously not interested in Bitcoin or Ethereum. The growth potential and ability to incorporate eigenlayer into existing product offerings is a compelling draw.
The demand for native yield
Projects like Blast are capitalizing on the demand for native yield by offering unique yield opportunities. By providing yield-bearing ETH assets on their layer two solutions, these projects are able to attract liquidity and incentivize users.
Different Perspectives on the Bull Market Cycle
The speakers discuss their views on where they believe the crypto bull market cycle currently stands. One speaker reflects on the previous bull market and how he underestimated its duration, failing to account for significant events like DeFi summer. They discuss the importance of considering paper gains and how they impact the market. Furthermore, they differentiate between the market volatility of established assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum versus the frothy nature of the long tail of crypto assets. They conclude that we are likely further along in the bull market than most people think.
The Role of ETFs and Institutional Investors
The speakers discuss the impact of ETFs on the crypto market, focusing on the recent Bitcoin ETFs. They highlight the potential for ETH ETFs in the future, suggesting that Ethereum's tech platform offering may resonate more with institutional investors compared to Bitcoin's digital gold narrative. They argue that ETFs can contribute to the leveling out of price appreciation and volatility in the market. Additionally, they mention the possibility of a crypto basket, with institutions seeking broad exposure to the space. They acknowledge the significance of flows and funds in the market and anticipate further growth in the ETH market as well.
