Not Investment Advice

158: Coinbase’s Base Layer 2, ETH ETF (?), SBF, Gmail at 20 & The Matrix

Apr 3, 2024

01:10:24

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The podcast discusses Coinbase's Base Layer 2, potential ETH ETF, SBF's legal troubles, Gmail's 20th anniversary, and reflections on The Matrix movie. The hosts cover a range of topics from crypto developments to tech nostalgia.

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Quick takeaways

Coinbase's Base Layer 2 reduces transactions costs, attracts users, and fosters creativity in projects.

Likelihood of Ethereum ETF approval faces regulatory complexities and low PolyMarket prediction chances.

Ethereum competes with Solana by balancing maturity, institutional adoption, and developer activity.

Deep dives

Base Layer Two Innovation on Ethereum

Base Layer Two on Ethereum mimics the network's infrastructure but bundles transactions at a different rate to reduce costs, making it more accessible. The transaction costs on Base Layer Two have significantly decreased compared to Ethereum Layer One, attracting more users. With Coinbase's distribution network, Base has gained traction faster than other Ethereum Layer Two solutions, fostering creativity and new projects, such as the successful Deejan token.

Introduction

2min

Casual Discussion on Celsius Drink and Nashville Music Scene

2min

Exploring the Impact of 90s Music: Wonderwall and Cultural Resonance

1min

Exploring Base Layer 2 and Ethereum's L2 Space

10min

Exploring Ethereum Integration, Community Development, and Coinbase's Role in the Crypto Ecosystem

22min

Crypto Controversies and Legal Troubles

7min

Evolution of Gmail and Impact of 20 Percent Projects at Google

11min

Unraveling The Matrix: Revolutionizing Sci-Fi and Action Genres

14min

The NIA boys discuss Coinbase’s Base Layer 2, ETH ETF (?), SBF, Gmail at 20 & The Matrix

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:07:36) - Coinbase’s Base Layer 2
(00:28:22) - ETH ETF (?)
(00:39:20) - SBF Sentenced to 25 years
(00:45:31) -Gmail at 20
(00:55:29) - The Matrix

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