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0xResearch is the show for those who want to step up their game and think like a crypto analyst. We bring on crypto's best to uncover the latest research, explore protocol developments and identify new narratives. We are full-time crypto analysts who read white papers, governance forums and research pieces for fun (normal, right?). Join us as we combine crypto's top talent with our countless hours of research to create the best content in the space. Subscribe 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/Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh
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May 8, 2024 • 1h 22min
Fantasy Top & FriendTech: SocialFi or Speculation? | Analyst Round Table
Analysts discuss Fantasy Top's unique social media speculation, FriendTech's token challenges, Layer Zero's Sybil attack prevention, and BlackRock's tokenized treasuries in this entertaining and informative podcast.
May 2, 2024 • 1h 7min
Inside M0: The Decentralized Bank of DeFi | Luca Prosperi
Luca Prosperi, CEO & Co-Founder of M^0 Labs, discusses M minting and redemption, two-token governance, decentralized bank vision for DeFi, incentivizing participation, and stable crypto dollar goal. Talks about governance importance, transparent collateral pool, and long-term protocol vision. Explores DeFi platforms like Guelmo, Par, and Marinate, liquidity in stable coins, D5 protocol pitch, team building, decentralized governance, and company growth in the DeFi ecosystem.
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May 1, 2024 • 1h 10min
VC Tokens vs. Memecoins: Which is Ruining Crypto? | Analyst Round Table
Analyst team discusses challenges of low float token models, drama at Io.net, Stripe's crypto payments integration, ezETH depeg incident, and Hyperliquid's points program end. They explore meme coins' impact, decentralized AI projects, risks in the crypto space, and development of native spot trading. The episode emphasizes transparent communication and managing complex environments in the crypto market.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 54min
Is Ethena's Yield Sustainable? Protocol Risks & Scaling Strategy w/ Founder Guy Young
Founder of Ethena Protocol, Guy Young, discusses scaling challenges, USD yield generation, risk management, governance, and the role of centralized exchanges. Topics include BTC and ETH derivatives as collateral, strategic treasury management, partnerships, and the importance of liquidity in crypto products.
Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 14min
Runes: BRC-20s Replacement or Just More Hype?
Analysts debate the Runes phenomenon on Bitcoin and Ionet's GPU partnership. Avalanche's progress with Vryx enabling 100K TPS is discussed. Topics include Layer 2 incentives, ZKasino scandal, and AI agents in financial decisions.
Apr 18, 2024 • 50min
Navigating DeFi's Evolving Yield Landscape with Pendle | TN, Co-founder
TN, Co-founder of Pendle, discusses how Pendle enables users to tokenize and trade yield, focusing on fixed rates and speculating on yield. He talks about the protocol's growth, partnerships, user behavior changes, decision to deploy on Arbitrum, and future roadmap including Pendle V3 and expanding yield trading across ecosystems.
Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 27min
Uniswap's Dilemma: Prioritizing Equity Holders or Token Holders? | Analyst Round Table
Dive into the launch of Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong, Parcel token tradability, and Aptos-Ionet partnership. Explore Monad's $225m raise, Sui's gaming device, and SEC's notice to Uniswap Labs. Learn about Tensor airdrop issues and EigenDA launch.
Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 1min
How AI and Crypto Intersect on Ritual's Sovereign Execution Layer | Saneel, Founding Member
Saneel Sreeni, founding member of Ritual, discusses AI co-processors for decentralized AI access, on-chain AI benefits, Celestia partnership, Eigenlayer restaking, and Ritual's plans for Infernet SDK and Superchain in the AI-crypto intersection.
Apr 10, 2024 • 59min
The MakerDAO-Aave Debacle: Risks and Rewards of Collateralizing DAI | Analyst Round Table
The podcast discusses Solana's transaction failures, MakerDAO collateralizing DAI with SUSD, recent default on Goldfinch, challenges in on-chain private credit markets, and the rise of Pump.Fun and meme coins.
Apr 5, 2024 • 55min
Unlocking Bitcoin's Economy with L2s | Orkun, Citrea Co-founder
Orkun, Co-founder of Citrea, discusses differences in Bitcoin L2s, trust assumptions, design tradeoffs, and challenges faced. Explore Citra VM, proof generation, and potential for a real economy. Learn about Wormhole as an interoperability platform, NFTs, and fund transfers on Bitcoin's Layer 2. Delve into L2 transaction fees, scalability solutions, use cases, and innovations in the crypto space.
