Rebecca Rettig and Michael Mosier propose a paper on regulating DeFi in a decentralized system. They discuss onchain CeFi vs genuine DeFi, targeting high-risk wallets, critical communications transmitters (CCTs), and next steps. They also explore the challenges faced by regulators, risks in DeFi, and collaborative efforts for regulation.

Julian Koh, Co-Founder of Aevo, joins the hosts to discuss the controversies and impact of the Jupiter airdrop. They also delve into the innovative approaches of Aevo in pre-launch derivatives and the debate between points systems and traditional airdrops. The podcast explores how airdrop strategies are changing token valuation and investor behavior, and the implications of rebrands on the crypto ecosystem.

Meow, Founder of Jupiter, discusses the launch mechanics of JUP and addresses the criticisms surrounding it. They also delve into the functionality of Jupiter and the potential future plans for the project.

Chris Dixon, founder of a16z crypto, discusses how blockchains can save the internet. He talks about the consolidation of power in big companies like Facebook and Google, the potential of blockchain technology to rebuild direct relationships, the significance of restaking and EigenLayer, and the importance of creator royalties in the NFT market.

Ethereum developer Lefteris Karapetsas joins Unchained to discuss the potential risk of a major fork in Ethereum due to a bug in the Geth client, the impact on staking services like Lido, and the lack of client diversity. They also explore the consequences of bugs in the network, the difficulties in monitoring client usage, and the ongoing legal challenges faced by Binance.

This podcast explores the impact of crypto ETFs on the investment landscape and debates Ethereum's stability and future growth. It also analyzes how Proto-Danksharding may impact Ethereum's scalability. The episode compares Solana and Ethereum in terms of their user interfaces and transaction dynamics. The speakers discuss the future breakthroughs and challenges in blockchain technology, including the importance of client diversity and data availability.

Olaf Carlson-Wee, Founder and CIO of Polychain Capital, discusses his consistent crypto thesis since 2011, the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, criticisms of crypto as criticisms of money, the differences between Web3 and Web2, the significance of EigenLayer, and the potential of the intersection between crypto and AI.

A federal court hears Coinbase's motion to dismiss the SEC's case against it for alleged securities exchange violations. The judge questions SEC's jurisdiction and Coinbase's representation counters claims. The Ripple and Terraform Labs cases are compared. The podcast explores the impact of the case on the crypto industry and discusses the contradictory positions of the SEC. Other topics include Solana Mobile, Ethereum's upgrade, and a variety of legal cases and developments in the crypto space.

In this episode, the hosts discuss the complexities and market impact of crypto ETFs, controversies surrounding Tether and Southeast Asian scams, asset-backed securities and crypto casinos, the evolving role of NFTs, integration of crypto technology in devices. They explore ETF performance analysis, Circle IPO's impact on the stablecoin market, Vivek Ramaswamy's political future, the rise of crypto casinos, and adoption of NFTs in mainstream culture.

The podcast discusses the successful launch of the first SEC-approved spot Bitcoin ETFs and the challenges of competing with larger firms. The guests emphasize the benefits of ETFs for retail investors and the strategic marketing approaches of VanEck and Bitwise. They also explore the impact of Bitcoin ETFs on the broader ETF landscape and discuss the reasons for Bitwise's standout performance. The podcast delves into the resistance of some financial institutions towards Bitcoin and whether established players in finance feel threatened by its rise.