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Ryan Connor, a host from Blockworks Research, shares intriguing perspectives on the current euphoria in the crypto market. He discusses increasing Bitcoin inflows and the IPO challenges facing companies like Circle. Insights from the Solana Accelerate conference reveal significant developments in decentralized finance and innovative token sales, such as Plasma's. The rise of Solana’s mobile technology and the burgeoning MegaETH ecosystem are also explored, highlighting the exciting intersection of blockchain and consumer tech.

Dmitriy Berenzon, a Partner at Archetype with a focus on DeFi and decentralized networks, shares insightful thoughts on the evolving DePIN sector and the role of AI in finance. He discusses the intricacies of decentralized infrastructure and the importance of aligning investor interests. Berenzon also highlights the competitive landscape of stablecoins and how digital currencies are reshaping payment dynamics. Additionally, he delves into how AI is revolutionizing investment processes and commerce, emphasizing trust and transparency in evolving financial systems.

Explore the electrifying surge of Bitcoin as it nears all-time highs, alongside a swell of institutional interest in crypto. Delve into the transformative Believe app shaping internet capital markets and the competitive trading bot landscape. The discussion also critiques Ethereum's fluctuating narrative and community dynamics. Finally, uncover how AI influences market trends and the emergence of DeFi super apps, all while enjoying some lighthearted banter about tech quirks in the crypto space.

In this conversation, Mateo Ward, co-founder of Malbec Labs, and Austin Federa, president of the 00 Foundation, tackle the urgent issue of bandwidth as the real bottleneck in blockchain tech. They unpack how their project, DoubleZero, aims to create a dedicated internet for distributed systems. The duo discusses validator economics, performance improvements specific to Solana, and the challenges of token incentives. Their insights on addressing network limitations and enhancing transaction speeds will intrigue anyone invested in the future of blockchain.

The discussion kicks off with the recent market rebound and the dynamics of investor sentiment shifting from bearish to bullish. The speakers dissect Solana's validator market and how competitive strategies impact its growth. Interesting insights unfold about mergers in fintech and the innovative ambitions of companies like Robinhood. The conversation touches on the future of decentralized finance and highlights emerging projects such as Hyperliquid, all while contemplating the integration of traditional finance with DeFi.

Mike Dudas and Carl Vogel, both from 6th Man Ventures, share their insights on the shifting landscape of crypto investments. They discuss the transition from infrastructure to application-layer focus, the oversupply of general-purpose L1s, and the emergence of innovative revenue models in the crypto space. The duo explores how new chains like Monad are navigating these changes and examine the evolving role of decentralized finance. Their take on the future of consumer crypto highlights the intriguing intersection of finance and gaming.

Dan Smith, a crypto analyst from Blockworks Data specializing in Solana and decentralized exchanges, shares insights on the current state of Solana DeFi. They discuss the prevailing bearish sentiment surrounding the market and examine Ethereum's influence on community morale. The conversation dives into innovations in decentralized lending, exploring standout projects like Morpho and Euler. Additionally, they highlight the dynamics of liquidity, the rise of AI in DeFi, and the integration of Bitcoin on-chain, pointing to potential future growth despite challenges.

In this episode, Danny and Westie discuss their current market outlook, Bitcoin’s relative strength, and stagnation in crypto. They also unpack Ethereum’s strategic shift toward L1 scaling, the evolving meme coin launchpad landscape, and a wave of new L1 blockchain raises.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Special thanks to our sponsor, dYdX! Stay up-to-date with DeFi’s Pro Trading Platform by following dYdX on X: https://x.com/dYdX -- Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Westie: https://x.com/WestieCapital Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to the 0xResearch Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/0xresearch Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (7:25) Thoughts on Ethereum's Direction (34:27) dYdX Snippet (41:26) How Can LaunchLab Gain Market Share? (55:36) Boop's Airdrop (1:03:12) New Raises From L1s -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/0xresearch -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we discuss our current crypto market outlooks, Helium’s efforts to decentralize telecom infrastructure, and Ethena’s evolution into an institutional DeFi chain. We also discuss the state of decentralized AI, US regulatory impacts on DeFi, and macro influences shaping crypto markets heading into summer.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Resources Helium: Decentralizing Telecom with Web3 Incentives: https://x.com/blockworksres/status/1912936629297397960 Ethena: Evolving into an Institutional DeFi Chain: https://x.com/blockworksres/status/1915088301083803936 -- Accelerate your app development on Algorand with AlgoKit 3.0—now with native TypeScript and Python support, visual debugging, and seamless testing. Build, test, and deploy smarter with tools designed for speed and simplicity.  Start building with AlgoKit today: https://algorand.co/algokit?utm_source=blockworkspodcast&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=algokit3&utm_id=algokit3&utm_term=algokit3 -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors 0xResearch! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your precious tokens are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Daniel: https://x.com/_dshap Follow Nick: https://x.com/0xMetaLight Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to the 0xResearch Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/0xresearch Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:43) Market Outlook (9:48) Decentralizing Telecom With Helium (22:57) Ads (Algorand & Ledger) (23:37) Do DePIN Tokens Make Sense as Investments? (29:37) Ethena's Evolution (45:56) Ads (Algorand & Ledger) (46:59) Regulatory Impact on DeFi (54:36) Thoughts on the Current State of DeAI (1:12:11) Crypto's Outlook Heading Into Summer -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/0xresearch -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, we’re joined by Co-founder of DBA, Jon Charbonneau, to discuss the current state of venture and liquid markets, Bitcoin’s evolving narrative, and whether crypto VCs should benchmark against BTC. We also cover Solana and Celestia’s long-term prospects, Ethereum’s scaling challenges, and broader changes in crypto culture.Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Special thanks to our sponsor, dYdX! Stay up-to-date with DeFi’s Pro Trading Platform by following dYdX on X: https://x.com/dYdX -- Missed DAS? Join us from June 24th-June 26th at Permissionless IV! Use Code 0x10 at checkout for 10% off! Tickets: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iv -- Follow Jon: https://x.com/jon_charb Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/salveboccaccio Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to the 0xResearch Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/0xresearch Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:17) Thoughts on Venture and Liquid Markets (9:01) Should VCs Benchmark Against BTC? (11:47) Outlook on Celestia and Solana (21:48) Tokenizing Everything (24:23) SVM Chains & Firedancer (33:37) dYdX Snippet (37:24) Monad vs MegaETH (40:56) Does the L1 Premium Still Exist? (46:08) Scaling the Ethereum L1 (54:45) Ethereum's Culture Shift (1:08:50) Closing Comments -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/0xresearch -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.