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In this week's roundup Jason and Santi dive into the latest developments in the crypto space, including the Wormhole and Ethena airdrop, the resurgence of meme coins, and the debate around L3s. They discuss the risks and centralization issues with current L2s, the overlooked opportunities in crypto public markets, and the potential for prediction markets. To close out the duo discuss the launch of new crypto investment platforms Bid Club and Echo. Thanks for tuning in!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro
(01:30) Jaded on Airdrops
(05:13) Memecoin Hot Takes
(14:34) Why Have L3s?
(26:18) Apps on L3s
(35:50) Wormhole Ad
(37:17) Monad Ad
(38:17) Risks of L2s
(48:11) Private VS Liquid Markets
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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, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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