The Lads discuss the state of the market, ETH/BTC, political sentiment, meme coins, remaining optimistic, market analysis, ETH's future, Pudgy Penguins, Hyperliquid, LayerZero, and Pasta of the Week 🍝
Debate on Ethereum's mainnet usage decline vs. Layer 2 solutions impact on network value.
Challenges of trading vs. podcasting balance during volatile market conditions.
Speculation on Ethereum vs. Bitcoin price movements post recent ETF approvals.
Rise of celebrity meme coins, political alliances, and impact of endorsements.
Reflection on community sentiment, market expectations, and disappointments.
Humorous NFT trading experiences, market dynamics, and community engagement.
Deep dives
Eth Mainnet vs L2s Discussions
Debates around the diminishing use of Ethereum's mainnet due to the rise of Layer 2 solutions and concerns about the impact on the network's value and future.
Dickie's Absence Explained
Discussion about Dickie's recent absences from the podcast due to trading activities and challenges of balancing podcasts with active trading during volatile market conditions.
Ethereum and Bitcoin Price Speculation
Speculation on the price movements of Ethereum and Bitcoin, with predictions on future ratios and market behavior based on recent ETF approvals and potential market reactions.
Celebrity Meme Coins and Political Alignments
Exploration of the rise of celebrity meme coins, insights into the political alliances forming around certain cryptocurrencies, and debates on the impact of political figures endorsing specific coins.
Community Sentiment and Market Speculation
Reflections on the current community sentiment in the cryptocurrency space, discussions on market expectations and disappointments, and debates on the reasons behind the current market dynamics.
Pudgy Penguin Airdrops and Trading Experiences
Experiences with Pudgy Penguin airdrops, trading actions taken based on airdrops and market trends, and discussions on NFT trading strategies and community dynamics.
Gourd's Humorous Tweets and Community Reactions
Analysis of humorous tweets by Gourd, reactions from the crypto community, and potential implications on the sentiment and engagement within the space.
Intent-Based Markets and Ethical Dilemmas
Exploration of intent-based markets through a trolley problem analogy, discussions on ethical dilemmas in crypto projects, and reflections on the implications of market intentions and incentives.
Mentions of Absent Female Viewership in the Podcast
Acknowledgment of the absence of female viewership in the Study Labs podcast and humorous speculations on the impact of female participation as a potential market signal.
Engagement Poll for Pasta of the Week
Announcement of an upcoming engagement poll on Twitter for selecting the Pasta of the Week winner among the hosts, encouraging community participation and interaction.
Closing Remarks and Rotation Plans
Final comments on the episode, expressing gratitude for hosting, plans to rotate podcast hosts in future episodes, and discussions on engaging viewers and community members.
The Lads are all back together and sailing without a guest for the first time in a long time! It may be chop in the market for the most part, but the Lads have plenty to talk about. Make sure to Like & Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
In this episode we cover:
00:00 Coming Up on Steady Lads…
00:34 Thiccy's Situation Last Week
03:59 What Happens With ETH/BTC?
13:40 Political Sentiment And Meme Coins
16:37 Celebrity Meme Coins
20:26 Remaining Optimistic
25:53 What Kinda Market Is This?
29:27 Polymarket
31:16 Is ETH Just F*cked?
41:42 Pudgy Penguins
44:17 Hyperliquid
39:42 Building LayerZero
45:59 Pasta of the Week 🍝
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* Justin Bram • https://twitter.com/JustinCBram
* Jordi Alexander • https://twitter.com/gametheorizing
* Taiki Maeda • https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2
* Thiccy • https://twitter.com/thiccyth0t
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