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14 snips
Nov 13, 2024 • 43min

2025 Crypto Predictions with Altcoin Daily | BTC, ETH, Memecoins & L2s

The hosts share bold predictions for Bitcoin and Ethereum's prices by 2025, emphasizing that Ethereum is undervalued. They dive into the excitement of Layer 2 technologies and the potential rise of memecoins. Discussions include the evolving landscape of DeFi and the contrasting narratives of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Personal stories highlight life changes that fueled their passion for crypto, giving insight into their optimistic outlook for the future of digital currencies.
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141 snips
Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 16min

How to Prepare for the 2025 Bull Market | Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and CIO of the Maelstrom Fund, dives into the financial landscape, discussing what he's buying for 2025. He believes the U.S. election won’t affect money printing, which he predicts will surpass COVID stimulus. The conversation touches on the looming Chinese property bubble and the Fed's impact on the economy. Hayes also shares insights into his crypto portfolio and the evolving role of Ethereum as a potential monetary asset, setting the stage for the upcoming bull market.
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39 snips
Nov 8, 2024 • 56min

ROLLUP: A New Era For Crypto | Bitcoin All Time High | Polymarket Dominance | Where Do We Go Next?

The podcast dives into the political shake-up reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape, sparked by a Republican win. It discusses Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs and the implications of pro-crypto candidates in Congress. The Polymarket's influence during election coverage is examined, along with emerging trends in DeFi and market dynamics. There's a focus on significant investment moves by major players and the potential for a DeFi Renaissance. Exploration of new stablecoins and their competitive edge rounds out an insightful look at the evolving crypto environment.
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25 snips
Nov 6, 2024 • 1h 3min

The 2024 Presidential Election Breakdown With Alex Thorn

Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, provides sharp insights into how the recent Republican victories could reshape the crypto landscape. He discusses the explosive price action in cryptocurrencies and examines the potential for new legislation. A highlight is the role of Polymarket in election analysis, showcasing crypto's growing political influence. Thorn also delves into the implications of SEC actions and the need for clearer regulations, emphasizing the importance of crypto advocacy in a shifting political context.
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29 snips
Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 52min

Why You Should Still Be Bullish ETH | Anthony Sassano

In this discussion, Anthony Sassano, a prominent angel investor and creator of The Daily Gwei, shares his insights on Ethereum's current market challenges. He analyses why ETH prices are lagging compared to competitors like Solana and Bitcoin. The conversation dives into the significance of Layer 2 solutions, Ethereum's evolving security landscape, and the impact of institutional investment. Additionally, Anthony addresses the project's marketing hurdles and outlines bullish catalysts for ETH, making a compelling case for its future growth.
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45 snips
Nov 4, 2024 • 1h 51min

Do Based Rollups Solve Everything? | Justin Drake

Justin Drake, an Ethereum researcher known for his innovative work on Based Rollups, joins the discussion about the future of Ethereum. He explains how these rollups could revolutionize the Ethereum ecosystem, enhancing interoperability and reducing fragmentation in DeFi. The conversation delves into the mechanics of shared sequencing and real-time proving, as well as the economic implications for Ether and competition with other platforms. Drake's insights spark hope for a more efficient and interconnected blockchain landscape.
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22 snips
Nov 1, 2024 • 1h 7min

ROLLUP: Bitcoin's ATH Run | AI Memecoin Meta | Blobs Price Discovery | Microsoft Buying Bitcoin?

The discussion kicks off with the rise of AI agents in crypto and growing Bitcoin inflows ahead of the U.S. election. They explore Ethereum's price discovery and potential Microsoft acquisitions of Bitcoin. A surge in meme coins and advancements in layer two networks is also highlighted. The hosts analyze Bitcoin's approaching all-time high, the dominance of USDC in the stablecoin market, and Robinhood's new prediction markets feature. They also touch on regulatory challenges for centralized stablecoins and the evolving nature of digital interactions.
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54 snips
Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 21min

The AI Agent & Memecoin Thesis | Pantera’s Matt Stephenson

The collision between crypto and AI agents has officially begun. Matthew Stephensen of Pantera Capital research partner and author of “Crypto: Picks and Shovels for the AI Gold Rush,” joins us today.  We dive into the world of autonomous AI agents on blockchains, discussing the evolving role of agents, AI-driven market changes, and whether blockchain is the natural substrate for AI. Matt sheds light on topics from agent liability and regulatory challenges to infrastructure value capture and the "picks and shovels" approach to investing in AI-driven crypto tech.  Are AI agents on blockchains the obvious future? And how do scarcity and abundance interact in this new era? Join us as we tackle these questions and more, exploring what the future might hold at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and blockchain. ------ 🍵0x v2 | NEXT GEN PRICING ENGINE https://bankless.cc/0x   ------ 📣GET YOUR ALL-ACCESS PASS TO THE PODCAST https://bankless.cc/podshownotes  ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2    ⁠ 🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION https://bankless.cc/uniswap  🪄MAGIC EDEN | HOME OF WEB3 https://bankless.cc/MagicEden  🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK https://bankless.cc/Mantle    🤖 0G | MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE, INEVITABLE https://bankless.cc/0G  ------ ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/86?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E  ------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 5:34 Crypto x AI Narrative Shift  6:39 AI & Economic Agents Explained  11:50 GOAT Memecoin Summary  23:15 Were AI Crypto Agents Obvious?  25:18 Luna AI Token & Terminal  29:41 Consequences? Is This Life? 33:27 Exciting Use Cases 40:27 Sam Altman Quote Importance  42:33 Wealth Generation Process & Blockspace 48:15 Programmable Money & Agent MEV 56:14 The AI Agent & Memecoin Thesis 1:03:03 Government & Society Reaction Predictions 1:11:09 No Off Buttons?... 1:13:40 DePin & AI 1:16:45 AI Agent Blockspace Demand 1:19:15 Closing & Disclaimers ------ RESOURCES Matthew Stephenson  https://x.com/stephensonhmatt  Crypto's Role In The AI Revolution https://panteracapital.com/blockchain-letter/cryptos-role-in-the-ai-revolution/#crypto-ai-gold-rush  ------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: https://www.bankless.com/disclosures ⁠  
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39 snips
Oct 28, 2024 • 48min

Are L2s Extensions of Ethereum? | Kyle Samani & Max Resnick vs. David Hoffman & Jill Gunter

In a fiery debate, Kyle Samani, co-founder of Multicoin Capital, and Max Resnick from ConsenSys clash with David Hoffman and Jill Gunter of Espresso Systems. They discuss whether Layer 2 solutions are true extensions of Ethereum or parasitic entities. The conversation dives into interoperability standards and how L2s affect Ethereum's value proposition and economic dynamics. The guests also explore the competition between Ethereum and Solana, weighing the sustainability and future of these scaling methods for decentralized finance.
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20 snips
Oct 25, 2024 • 60min

ROLLUP: Stripe's Billion Dollar Stablecoin Bet | Noteworthy Investor Longs BTC | Kraken's New L2 | Self Custody Is For Losers??

A billion-dollar acquisition has sparked excitement in the stablecoin market, setting the stage for future developments. Kraken joins the Layer 2 race, while Worldcoin rolls out its own L2 solution. Paul Tudor Jones expresses optimism about Bitcoin as an inflation hedge, contrasting with Michael Saylor's provocative remarks on self-custody. The conversation also dives into Ethereum's evolving ecosystem and the implications of emerging technologies like ZK rollups, underscoring the ever-changing landscape of cryptocurrency.

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