Special guest Avichal Garg joins to discuss EigenLayer's airdrop controversy, LayerZero's Sybil strategy, and Robinhood's challenge against the SEC. They predict the future of SocialFi and the impact of VC-backed tokens vs memecoins on the market.

Thomas Braziel, managing partner at 117 Partners, discusses the complexities of the FTX bankruptcy plan, how creditors may receive over 100% in dollar terms, inter-creditor disputes, criticisms of the plan, and challenges posed by potential paper check payouts.

On this podcast, they discuss how the macroeconomics could lead to a crypto supercycle, the impact of the Federal Reserve meeting on the markets, the approval of leveraged Ethereum futures ETFs over spot ETFs, the SEC investigation into Ethereum, the impact of bottoming emerging market currencies on Bitcoin, the profitability of Tether, and the potential for crypto to reach a $10 trillion market cap in the future.

Experienced memecoin trader Ansem and investment evaluator Kelxyz discuss the value and potential of memecoins, addressing criticisms, and controversies. They cover distribution, chain impact, and compare different blockchains. Stories like Dogwifhat's wild success are shared, along with insights on the future of memecoins. Memecoins' influence on internet culture and investment strategies, along with critiques and solutions, are explored. The speakers discuss meme coin communities, including Solana's appeal, and the viral nature of memecoins. They also touch on the rise of racist and sexist meme coins.

Sreeram Kannan and Robert Drost discuss EigenLayer's universal intersubjective work token, criticisms of the stakedrop, and the additional token allocation. They explain the prevention of forking an entire blockchain, evolving dapps into AVSes, and EigenLayer's complementary role in the ecosystem.

Delve into EigenLayer airdrop controversy and its implications. Explore debate on crypto points programs. Discuss Martin Shkreli's impact on Io.Net. Reflect on CZ's sentencing and community support. Consider market movements and regulatory actions in crypto world.

Three guests Alexei Zamyatin, Willem Schroé, and Orkun Kılıç discuss their Layer 2 Bitcoin projects aiming to innovate and expand Bitcoin's capabilities, including bridging Bitcoin and Ethereum networks, enhancing security, and influencing Bitcoin fees. They explore strategies for attracting developers, improving user experience, and transitioning to Bitcoin Layer 2 for increased scalability and security.

Consensys sues SEC over ETH security classification, challenges regulatory overreach. Lawsuit questions SEC's focus on ETH proof of stake transition. Consensys seeks declaration that ETH is not a security. Podcast explores impact on US crypto regulation.

Join Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner as they dissect the SEC's scrutiny on Uniswap, the disastrous flooding in Dubai affecting a crypto conference, and the implications of Bitcoin's halvening event on market dynamics. Explore the complex interplay between regulatory actions, environmental challenges, and technological advancements in the crypto space.

Jake Chervinsky, Chief legal officer of Variant, discusses the US government's misguided approach to regulating crypto, focusing on cases like Uniswap, Coinbase, and Tornado Cash. He highlights implications for open-source developers and DeFi. Chervinsky also talks about the SEC's investigations into Ethereum Foundation and the IRS draft form on unhosted wallets. He expresses concerns but remains optimistic about DeFi in the US.