Larry Cermak

Lucas Nuzzi, Head of R&D at CoinMetrics, shares insights on the future of the crypto market alongside Larry Cermak, VP of Research at The Block. They dissect the aftermath of the FTX collapse and potential contagion risks. Discussions include the challenges facing Bitcoin mining, why Miner Extractable Value (MEV) poses a threat to Ethereum, and the evolving role of stablecoin issuers in the current interest rate climate. They also examine market dynamics, calling for a shift towards long-term projects amid investor skepticism.

Larry Cermak, VP of Research at The Block, and Igor Igamberdiev, Director of Research and Data at The Block, dive deep into crypto trends of 2021 and forecasts for 2022. They dissect why the market didn't peak as expected post-Bitcoin halving, Larry’s views on DeFi tokens, and the implications of Ethereum's transition to 2.0. Igor shares insights on multichain solutions fueling VC investments and the shifting dynamics of NFTs. Their discussion also navigates the future of KYC-DeFi and the metaverse, offering a fresh perspective on this evolving landscape.

Larry Cermak, Director of Research at The Block, shares insights on Coinbase's impressive $1.8 billion Q1 revenue. He discusses how Coinbase's shift to non-transaction revenue allows them to charge higher fees and attract retail investors. Cermak analyzes the competitive landscape of crypto exchanges and predicts future trends like fee compression. He also touches on the implications of Coinbase's minimal Bitcoin holdings and the investor outlook for NFTs, rounding it all off with expectations for crypto market performance in 2021.