In this week's episode of 0xResearch, Matthieu Gavaudan joins us to discuss DeFi's new primitive: Infinity Pools. Infinity Pools is an exchange that offers unlimited leverage on any asset, with no liquidations, no counterparty risk & no oracles. Matthieu explains how Infinity Pools works, why Infinity Pools is a step-change improvement, the next iteration of the protocol and so much more!- -Follow Matthieu: https://twitter.com/MLGavaudanFollow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksresSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEtSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hAGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/- -ResourcesInfinity Poolshttps://infinitypools.finance/Infinity Pools Twitterhttps://twitter.com/InfPools- -Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one placeBlockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter- -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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, Blockworks Research analyst Westie joins us to discuss Ethereum's roadmap. We start with the Shanghai upgrade, how the ETH withdrawal queue will work, what this means for ETH sell pressure and if we will see a rise in ETH staking rates. We then go deep, real deep, into Ethereum's long-term roadmap. This includes distributed validator technology, single secret leader elections, single slot finality and more! If you want to know what's coming and how Ethereum will scale to a billion users, this one's for you.- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:11) Hot Seat/Cool Throne(32:16) Interview Start: Ethereum’s Roadmap(34:52) How Staked ETH Withdrawal Periods Will Work(42:12) Catalysts for Increased Staking Rates(44:21) How LSD Protocols Will Handle Withdrawals(46:51) Distributed Validator Technology (DVT)(50:26) Single Secret Leader Elections (SSLE)(53:16) Single Slot Finality(55:57) The Surge, EIP4844 and KZG Commitments(1:04:49) Data Availability Sampling (DAS)(1:10:28) Proposer Builder Separation (PBS)(1:16:21) MEV Burn- -Follow Westie: https://twitter.com/WestieCapitalFollow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/MattFiebachFollow Ren: https://twitter.com/purplepill3mFollow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksresSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEtSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hAGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/- -Resources:Empire's Frax podcast with Sam Kazemianhttp://bit.ly/3x5Krg5RAI articlehttps://dankradfeist.de/ethereum/2023/01/31/rai-crypto-experiment.htmlWestie's ETH Exit Queue threadhttps://twitter.com/WestieCapital/status/1613645213792366595Westie's MEV Markets podcasthttp://bit.ly/40C3MD8- -Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one placeBlockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter- -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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, we bring on Zaki Manian, Youssef Amrani and Rowland Graus to discuss how Inter Protocol is building Cosmos' first [sustainable] decentralized stablecoin. We explore Inter Protocol's roadmap, IST's peg stability mechanics, how liquidation auctions work, IST's multichain strategy and more! Cosmos now has swaps (Osmosis), lending (Mars) and a native stablecoin (IST). Is Cosmos summer on the horizon? Tune in to find out.- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(00:57) Hot Seat/Cool Throne(23:25) Solana’s Evolution by Flipside(26:31) “Chainalysis Ad”(27:31) Interview Start: Inter Protocol (IST)(36:19) Native USDC vs Bridged USDC(39:25) Minting IST and Build Boost(41:23) “Chainalysis Ad”(42:05) Minting IST and Build Boost(46:54) The Liquidation Process(53:16) Role of the Econ Committee(1:02:25) Encouraging Integrations Across Cosmos(1:04:15) Oracles, New Collateral Types and Liquidity- -Follow Zaki: https://twitter.com/zmanianFollow Youssef: https://twitter.com/youssef_amraniFollow Rowland: https://twitter.com/rowlandgrausFollow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksresSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEtSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hAGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/- -Resources:Jon Charbonneau's Ethereum modelhttps://twitter.com/jon_charb/status/1619705380875169794Inter Protocolhttps://inter.trade/Inter Protocol's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inter_protocolAgorichttps://agoric.com/Agoric's Twitterhttps://twitter.com/agoric--Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company.Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk.Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now.--Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win.Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442- -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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, John Adler joins us to discuss how Fuel is building the premier execution layer for the modular future. We start with the key differences between rollups and modular execution and why state growth (not call data) is what rollups should optimize. We then explore Fuel's unique UTXO model, the Sway programming language and Fuel's tradeoffs. Warning: this discussion gets technical, but this episode is loaded with insights you won't want to miss!- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:05) Hot Seat/Cool Throne(15:54) Cosmos Ecosystem Voting by Flipside(19:15) “Chainalysis Ad”(20:10) Interview Start: John Adler(20:27) Rollups vs Modular Execution(25:58) Solving State Growth(34:01) “Chainalysis Ad”(34:42) UTXO Model & Parallel Execution(46:40) Fuel’s Tradeoffs(50:51) Sway vs Solidity(1:08:31) Ethereum’s Role in the Modular Future(1:10:07) Fuel’s Value Capture- -Follow John: https://twitter.com/jadler0Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksresSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEtSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hAGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/- -Resources:tsunami financehttps://tsunami.finance/Fuelhttps://www.fuel.network/Celestiahttps://celestia.org/--Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company.Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk.Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now.--Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win.Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442Check out Flipside's Twitter for more info: https://twitter.com/flipsidecrypt- -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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, we bring on Zaki Manian and Sun Raghupathi to discuss how Sommelier democratizes active portfolio management. We start with the underlying mechanics of Sommelier, including why they launched on Cosmos and Sommelier's multichain strategy. We then discuss Sommelier's staking mechanics, how to incentive strategists, bridge risks, why it's hard to build for Cosmos DeFi and more!- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:04) Hot Seat/Cool Throne(14:46) “Chainalysis Ad”(15:26) Osmosis Liquidity Pool Flows by Flipside Insights(18:57) Interview Start: Sommelier(25:20) Bridge Risks and Security(27:34) Sommelier’s Investment Strategies(41:30) “Chainalysis Ad”(42:13) Why It's Hard to Build for Cosmos DeFi(46:35) Staking Reward Mechanics(51:40) How to Launch Sommelier Vaults(53:15) POV as a Sommelier Strategist(1:00:52) Insurance Experiments & Decentralization(1:04:00) The DAO Treasury Opportunity(1:05:37) Real USD Yield Strategy & Backtesting- -Follow Zaki: https://twitter.com/zmanianFollow Sun: https://twitter.com/callmesunnFollow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksresSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEtSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hAGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/- -Resources:David's Cosmos DeFi Summer Twitter Threadhttps://twitter.com/EffortCapital/status/1613197333164093442Sommelierhttps://www.sommelier.finance/--Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company.Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk.Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now.--Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win.Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442- -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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, Sreeram Kannan explains how EigenLayer enables permissionless and modular innovation across all blockchain layers. We explore EigenLayer's ETH value accrual mechanism, slashing mechanics and economic incentives, novel data availability solutions, re-staking risks and more. EigenLayer might be the most underrated project in Ethereum right now. Tune in to find out why!- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:10) Hot Seat/Cool Throne(15:51) Solana's Bonk by Flipside Insights(18:44) “Chainalysis Ad”(19:16) Interview Start: EigenLayer(35:05) LSD and Native Re-Staking(40:43) Slashing Mechanics(46:47) “Chainalysis Ad”(47:29) Pricing the Value of Decentralization(52:29) EigenLayer's role in a Modular Paradigm(58:57) EigenDA vs Other Data Availability Services(1:07:46) Does Re-Staking Overleverage ETH's Security?(1:12:43) Deployment Timeline(1:14:57) EigenLayer's Value Accrual- -Follow Sreeram: https://twitter.com/sreeramkannanFollow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksresSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEtSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hAGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/- -Resources:EigenLayerhttps://www.eigenlayer.com/--Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company.Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk.Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now.--Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win.Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442- -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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode of 0xResearch, we discuss our top predictions for 2023. We debate the future of liquid staking derivatives (LSD), scaling via L3s and AppChains , why CLOB volumes will overtake AMMs and the Fat Application thesis. Join us as we break down the narratives that will take center stage in 2023!- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(00:55) The LSD Liquidity War(11:22) LSD DEX Market Share by Flipside (16:18) An OG Protocol Will Re-Launch as an L3(22:09) AppChains Everywhere(28:25) “Chainalysis Ad”(28:52) CLOBs vs AMMs(35:33) Rollups Still Need Training Wheels(41:56) Fat Applications & Gaming- -Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19Follow Westie: https://twitter.com/WestieCapitalFollow Pibblez: https://twitter.com/0xpibblezFollow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksresSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEtSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hAGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/- -Resources:Ethereum Asset Profile - Dune Dashboardhttps://dune.com/blockworks_research/eth--Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company.Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk.Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now.--Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win.Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442- -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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode of 0xResearch, we host an analyst hour to debate which projects, personalities and market events should be in crypto's 2022 Mount Rushmore. This is the ultimate 2022 recap of what happened, what mattered and where we go next. We've even timestamped every topic we cover below. Check it out!- -Timestamps(00:00) Introduction(01:07) Starbucks Odyssey(02:38) Names We Won’t Forget(05:31) Yuga Labs(08:34) ETH Merge & Burn(10:57) $1.9B in Bridge Hacks(13:02) Tornado Cash Ban(14:54) The Launch of Canto(16:16) Solana and Saga Phone(18:45) Layer 2 Adoption(21:24) DeFi’s Expansion(22:18) Zk-Tech is Heating Up(23:49) MEV-Boost & Flashbots(26:24) Moon Birds and Limit Break Digi’s(29:40) Institutional and Web2 Adoption(32:31) The AppChain Thesis and Improved Economics(38:27) Crypto Data Tools(39:45) LayerZero Labs(42:32) Sudoswap(44:44) Do Kwon(47:28) Flipside & THORChain’s Synth Utilization(50:21) Alt L1 Thesis vs Ethereum’s Ecosystem(01:01:01) Bitcoin’s Security Model Controversy(01:09:21) What Will Outperform in 2023?- -Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19Follow Westie: https://twitter.com/WestieCapitalFollow Pibblez: https://twitter.com/0xpibblezFollow Matt: https://twitter.com/MattFiebachFollow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksresSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEtSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hAGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - -ResourcesBlockworks Research Dune dashboards (best in the biz)https://dune.com/blockworks_researchTVL breakdown by smart contract languagehttps://defillama.com/languagesTHORChain synths data from Flipsidehttps://bit.ly/3HV7kK1-- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company.Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk.Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now.-- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win.Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442- - 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, Chad Barraford joins us to discuss how THORChain will replace CeFi. We explore THORChain's unique advantage to centralized exchanges, Rune's unique tokenomics and the mechanics behind THORChain's security model. We ask the hard questions about THORChain's reliance on Rune, THORChain LP risk, RCE attacks and more. It's hard not to be bullish on THORChain after listening to this one!- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(00:52) Hot Seat/Cool Throne(15:11) Curve vs Uniswap by Flipside Insights(21:52) “Chainalysis Ad”(22:36) THORChain, the Cross-Chain DEX(28:27) Rune’s Unique Economic & Security Design(40:45) Connecting New Chains to THORChain(48:25) “Chainalysis Ad”(49:07) Incentivizing Liquidity(51:54) THORChain Savers Vaults & Synthetic Assets(1:00:52) Impermanent Loss Protection & LP Risk Profiles(1:08:41) Managing Risk via the Synthetic Utilization Cap(1:14:30) THORFi Lending(1:17:45) THORChain as Backend Infrastructure- -Follow Chad: https://twitter.com/CBarrafordFollow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksresSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEtSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hAGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/- -Resources:THORChainhttps://thorchain.com/Anatoly "RCE" and THORChain Twitter debatehttps://twitter.com/aeyakovenko/status/1603468831170912256--Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company.Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk.Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now.--Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win.Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442- -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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Blockworks just released a new podcast called 1000x! We're dropping the first episode here as we think you might want to add this podcast to the lineup. 1000x is a crypto markets podcast hosted by professional traders Avi Felman and Jonah Van Bourg that dives deep into the macro and micro factors that represent the lifeblood of digital money and web3. In this episode, Avi and Jonah discuss how to think like a crypto trader. They explore how today's market compares to the 2018 bear, where to look for opportunities, the investment landscape post-FTX and our top investing frameworks. A new 1000x episode will drop on Empire's RSS feed and the 1000x YouTube channel every two weeks.- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(00:28) Why We Started 1000x(06:18) Today’s Market Compared To 2018(16:17) How To Think About Trading Markets(23:25) Market Structure Post-FTX(28:05) Managing Risks(36:30) Investing Frameworks(48:12) Crypto Is Here To Stay- -Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelmanFollow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyzFollow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPodSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Fw083ZSubscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprwGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/- -ResourcesGolden Treehttps://www.goldentree.com/Cumberlandhttps://cumberland.io/Avi's psychology of a market tweethttps://twitter.com/AviFelman/status/1595176484766883843- -Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x 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. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.