In this episode, we’re joined by Berachain Co-founder Smokey to discuss all things Berachain. We dive into Berachain's dual token model, reflexivity in the Berachain ecosystem, and HONEY’s role on Berachain. We also unpacked the idea of Founder Mode, and Berachain’s BD methods. Finally, we asked Smokey what’s next for Berachain?
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(3:03) Launching a Token in 2025
(14:02) Ads (Aptos & Marinade)
(14:31) Berachain's Dual Token Model
(27:16) Reflexivity in Berachain's Ecosystem
(38:26) Ads (Aptos & Marinade)
(39:38) HONEY's Role, Loopers, and RWAs
(47:17) What is Founder Mode?
(49:16) Morpho Ad
(49:45) Berachain's BD Methods
(1:00:57) What's Next For Berachain?
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