

Steady Lads
Steady Lads
A crypto podcast focused on DeFi and featuring: @TaikiMaeda2 | @gametheorizing | @JustinCBram
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Oct 27, 2023 • 1h 10min
Steady Lads #14: ETH Struggles! Evaluating Crypto Theses w/ Special Guest - Jmo (Jason Mo)
Ex-poker pro & crypto shitposting extraordinaire Jmo joins the Steady Lads to discuss ETH's underperformance, alternative L1s & L2, Link, Uni, equity vs token, and their Degen of the Week segment. They also cover Jmo's crypto beginnings and evaluate Ethereum doubts & long thesis.

Oct 20, 2023 • 51min
Steady Lads #13: Bitcoin ETF Fake News, Macro Chat, and Crypto Gaming Going BIG TIME?
This week the Lads are breaking down the market reaction to the BTC ETF fake-out, and taking a look at the market from a macro perspective. Thiccy's been playing Big Time and gives us the lowdown, and we finish strong with some fresh pasta for the week. Another can't miss ride with the Lads!
In this episode we cover:
00:00 Intros & Justin's Time w/ Coinbase Ventures
03:28 Bitcoin ETF Fake News
15:39 Look Who's Talking Marco
33:03 Crypto Gaming Going BIG TIME?
38:21 Pasta of the Week 🍝
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SL on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/0xSteadyLads
SL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@0xsteadylads
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* Justin Bram • https://twitter.com/JustinCBram
* Thiccy • https://twitter.com/thiccy____
* Jordi Alexander • https://twitter.com/gametheorizing
* Taiki Maeda • https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2

Oct 13, 2023 • 52min
Steady Lads #12: Alameda Revelations from the SBF Trial, Stars Arena Hacked & Alt L1 Chat
This week we're digging into the juiciest revelations about Alameda Research from Caroline Ellison's time on the stand at the SBF trial. We dive deeper into the $3M Stars Arena hack, and chat all about alt L1s. And we finish strong with a hot new segment: KEK of the Week!
In this episode we cover:
00:00 Jordi Intros the Lads
00:48 Alameda, Caroline, and the SBF Trial
18:25 Stars Arena Hack & Alt L1 Chat
44:00 KEK of the Week 🐸
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SL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/0xSteadyLads
SL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@0xsteadylads
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* Justin Bram • https://twitter.com/JustinCBram
* Thiccy • https://twitter.com/thiccy____
* Jordi Alexander • https://twitter.com/gametheorizing
* Taiki Maeda • https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2

Oct 6, 2023 • 53min
Steady Lads #11: The SBF Trial, The FTX Book & Meet The Lads — Thiccy Edition
We're still trucking onto episode 11 and beyond! The Lads open the episode by looking back on the Grachev interview, and talk about the ethics of sitting down with main characters in crypto. The real meat of the episode is getting to better know one of our own, Thiccy! We also look at the new SBF/FTX book, and have a blast with Pasta of the Week!
In this episode we cover:
00:00 The Lads Look Back on the Grachev Interview
10:51 The SBF Trial and FTX Book
15:30 Meet The Lads: Thiccy
45:38 Pasta of the Week 🍝
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SL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/0xSteadyLads
SL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@0xsteadylads
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* Justin Bram • https://twitter.com/JustinCBram
* Thiccy/Alex • https://twitter.com/thiccy____
* Jordi Alexander • https://twitter.com/gametheorizing
* Taiki Maeda • https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2

Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 3min
Steady Lads #10: Special Guest - Andrei Grachev of DWF Labs
Not only have we made it to 10 episodes, but we've got a straight-up banger for you all with the one and only Chef Grachev himself! Why are you even spending any time reading the description? Get in there and check out this episode now!
In this episode we cover:
00:00 The Lads Intro the Grachev Interview
02:44 Andrei Grachev Enters The Chat
21:19 Looking at Grachev's Top Tweets
45:10 Main Characters & Getting Bored
49:47 Rate The Skyline 🌆
52:25 How Degen Am I?
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SL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/0xSteadyLads
SL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@0xsteadylads
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* Andrei Grachev • https://twitter.com/ag_dwf
* Justin Bram • https://twitter.com/JustinCBram
* Thiccy/Alex • https://twitter.com/thiccythot_
* Jordi Alexander • https://twitter.com/gametheorizing
* Taiki Maeda • https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2

Sep 22, 2023 • 47min
Steady Lads #9: Eat-to-Earn & The L2 Wars!
We're only covering a few topics this week, but the Lads go deep on them! We also bring back a favorite for the end segment. You're not gonna wanna miss a second of this ep!
In this episode we cover:
00:00 Intros
02:31 Eat-to-Earn with Blackbird
10:11 The L2 Wars & Alt L1 Space
35:51 Approved or Not Approved?
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SL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/0xSteadyLads
SL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@0xsteadylads
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* Justin Bram • https://twitter.com/JustinCBram
* Thiccy/Alex • https://twitter.com/thiccythot_
* Jordi Alexander • https://twitter.com/gametheorizing
* Taiki Maeda • https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2

Sep 15, 2023 • 55min
Steady Lads #8: Catalysts for the Next Bull Run?
While deep in the belly of the bear, The Lads pontificate on potential catalysts for the next bull run, have some fun comparing their friend.tech keys performance, and more!
In this episode we cover:
00:00 Intros/Conference Chat
02:57 FTX Approved For Asset Liquidation & Market Volatility
15:25 What Could Turn the Bear into Bull?
25:32 The SEC Goes After Stoner Cats NFTs
39:16 The Lads Compare Friend.Tech Keys Dynamics
48:39 How Degen Am I?
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SL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/0xSteadyLads
SL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@0xsteadylads
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* Justin Bram • https://twitter.com/JustinCBram
* Thiccy/Alex • https://twitter.com/thiccythot_
* Jordi Alexander • https://twitter.com/gametheorizing
* Taiki Maeda • https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2

Sep 8, 2023 • 52min
Steady Lads #7: The Ethics of Crypto, Pasta of the Week 🍝
We’ve got something special for everyone this week by having a theme! We’re talking all about ethics in crypto!
In this episode we cover:
00:00 Intros
04:16 Ethics in Crypto
16:46 The Ethics of Alpha
22:03 The Ethics of Influence
43:33 Pasta of the Week
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SL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/0xSteadyLads
SL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@0xsteadylads
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Justin Bram • https://twitter.com/JustinCBram
Thiccy/Alex • https://twitter.com/thiccythot_
Jordi Alexander • https://twitter.com/gametheorizing
Taiki Maeda • https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2

Sep 1, 2023 • 1h 10min
Steady Lads #6: Special Guest - Cred, The State of The Market, Approved or Not Approved?
We welcome our first special guest to Steady Lads this week, and it’s a doozie! We’re joined by the one and only Cred!
In this episode we cover:
00:00 Intros
02:56 The Lads & Cred on Friend.Tech
06:52 The State of The Market
17:24 Thread with Cred
38:02 Q&A with Cred
48:10 Shred with Cred
54:09 Approved or Not Approved
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Links to Cred’s tweets from the show:
https://twitter.com/CryptoCred/status/1696041243061420108
https://twitter.com/CryptoCred/status/1694339656853188768
https://twitter.com/CryptoCred/status/1692105347316457602
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SL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/0xSteadyLads
SL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@0xsteadylads
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* Cred • https://twitter.com/CryptoCred
* Justin Bram • https://twitter.com/JustinCBram
* Alex/Thiccy • https://twitter.com/thiccythot_
* Jordi Alexander • https://twitter.com/gametheorizing
* Taiki Maeda • https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2

Aug 25, 2023 • 52min
Steady Lads #5: Friend.Tech, Seeking Alpha & Building in a Bear Market, Approved or Not Approved?
Episode five and still alive! Even in a bear market, we've got no shortage of hot topics. Today the Lads talk shop about:
00:00 Intro
01:22 Seeking Alpha in a Bear Market
07:45 Building in a Bear Market
11:36 Digging Into Friend.Tech
29:24 DeFi: A Failed Experiment?
42:12 Approved or Not Approved?
Twitter: https://twitter.com/0xSteadyLads
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@0xSteadyLads
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Find Us on Twitter/X:
* Justin Bram • https://twitter.com/JustinCBram
* Thiccy/Alex • https://twitter.com/thiccythot_
* Jordi Alexander • https://twitter.com/gametheorizing
* Taiki Maeda • https://twitter.com/TaikiMaeda2