Austin Adams

Austin Adams, Founder of Whetstone Research and former Uniswap Labs researcher, joins Jim Parillo and Myles O’Neil for a lively discussion about the memecoin craze and the innovations of decentralized exchanges. They dive into the dynamics of PumpFun and Uniswap V4, highlighting how these platforms simplify trading. The trio explores liquidity strategies and the psychological toll of fast-paced market trends, while also questioning the impact of regulatory clarity on crypto innovation. Join them as they dissect the future of digital asset monetization!

Austin Adams, founder of Whetstone Research, and Jesse Walden, founder of Variant, share their insights on the booming decentralized exchange (DEX) landscape. They discuss the evolution of automated market makers like Uniswap, emphasizing vertical integration to improve liquidity. The duo dives into the design of Doppler and its role in the market, highlighting challenges in token issuance and pricing dynamics. Additionally, they touch on innovative pricing mechanisms and the importance of security in DeFi, particularly with Uniswap's $15.5 million bug bounty.