In this week's analyst table Dan and Sam are joined by Blockworks research analysts Ren and Pibblez breakdown the hype around new L2 BLAST and its controversial pre-launch deposit contract and MakerDAO's record revenue. The team then moves on to crypto gaming viability with games like illuvium, and recent governance updates such as reduced inflation for Cosmos Hub's ATOM & Arbitrum STIPs back funding. Enjoy!

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(0:00) Introduction

(1:08) MakerDAO All-Time High Revenue

(4:04) Vertex Strong Volume and Token Performance

(7:13) Crypto Gaming: Real Deal or Narrative?

(15:29) CCTP Live on Noble

(22:34) DAS London Ad

(23:30) Justin Sun $200M Total Hacks

(27:31) Blast L2 CT Drama

(38:47) JitoSOL Token Airdrop

(49:18) Prop 848 Cosmos Hub Passes

(54:50) Arbitrum STIPs Back Fund Passes

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