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Kain Warwick, Founder of Infinex, emphasizes balancing innovation with simplicity in crypto projects. He discusses pitfalls of overcomplicating, token launches, incentive design, and regulatory challenges. Warwick stresses the importance of empirical evidence and adapting to the evolving crypto landscape.

Anand and Niraj discuss the convergence of AI and crypto, decentralized AI's potential, BitTensor and Io Net projects, blockchain data in AI systems, and AI agents driving onchain transaction volume. They also cover decentralized GPU services, online safety in crypto, rituals impact, and decentralized AI challenging centralized monopolies

Blockworks' Senior Reporter Casey Wagner joins Santi and Jason to discuss the bipartisan SAB-121 vote, the $25M MEV exploit, GameStop's resurgence, Pump.Fun drama, valuing L1/L2 blockchains, insights from DBA's research day, and favorite youtube comments. The conversation covers political dynamics, crypto exploits, innovative technologies, margin finance, revenue streams in blockchain, and value creation in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Exploring whether it's time to be bullish or bearish in the market, analyzing Bitcoin vs Gold ETFs, discussing meme coins and the return of Roaring Kitty, and diving into the ETH ETF decision. The podcast provides insights on market volatility, retail investor demand, and strategic investment advice amidst inflation concerns.

Arthur Cheong of DeFianceCapital and Sean Lippel of Fintech Collective discuss challenges in token launches, valuing crypto assets, and high-conviction bets for the market cycle. They highlight the need for better alignment of incentives, the implications of high valuations, and the dynamics of token launches that affect retail investors. The podcast also explores innovative NFT gaming, meme coin potential, and strategic valuation metrics for liquid staking protocols.

Discussing market cycles, social finance apps, high FDV tokens, Coinbase and Solana trades, WIF's performance, and the future of the industry. Exploring the impact of breakout consumer apps on blockchain ecosystems, token fundraising models, and investment strategies in crypto markets. Featuring insights on recent activities in New York, personal preferences, and fashion insights.

Bill Barhydt, CEO of Abra, discusses the benefits of SMAs in crypto, regulatory challenges, and the future of banking. They explore the shift to DeFi, impact of the election on the industry, and Abra's vision of empowering individuals to be their own bank.

Dave Ripley, CEO of Kraken, discusses the challenges of operating a major crypto exchange, focusing on professional traders and retail markets. He emphasizes bridging traditional finance with crypto, navigating market cycles, hiring crypto-native talent, and the future of centralized exchanges amidst on-chain activities.

Rushi Manche, founder of Movement Labs, and Neil Harounian, head of ecosystem at Aptos, discuss the benefits of Move programming language, security in blockchain dev, collaboration for Move ecosystem growth, and Aptos' impressive stats. They also touch on user experiences in cross-platform FX, the dynamics of the Aptos ecosystem, advancements in analyzing insurance for smart factories in DeFi, and the importance of security in tech.

Discussion on whether it's time to buy the dip in the crypto market post halving, bullish case for ETH, strategies for finding the next big trade, insights on staking vs supply dilution, trade structure for alpha, and exploring on-chain derivatives protocol Perennial for efficient leverage.