The Edge Podcast

Legendary DeFi builder Scott Lewis shares insights on Canto, a Cosmos EVM L1 for DeFi/RWAs. Topics include Canto's unique features, early adoption of RWAs, staking CANTO, EVM compatibility, and upcoming network upgrades. The episode also touches on Callisto upgrade, Maverick Protocol, and navigating the music industry in the tech era.

Amir Forouzani is the CEO of Puffer Labs. In this episode, we cover Ethereum native liquid restaking protocol, Puffer Finance. Less than a month since its pre-Mainnet launch kicked off, Puffer has attracted over $1B in liquid staked ETH deposits. Learn about the vision behind one of the biggest LRT projects to launch this year, including how Puffer’s native LRT works, Puffer's anti-slashing tech, how node operators will run ETH validators with as little as 1 ETH, and what they have planned in their roadmap for 2024. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NATIVE LIQUID RESTAKING WITH RSWETH 💧 INSTADAPP | NEW LENDING AND BORROWING VAULTS WITH FLUID 🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS 🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING 🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS 🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY 🔵 BLUEBERRY | THE DEFI PRIME BROKERAGE ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 5:19 - Founding Puffer 14:10 - Liquid restaking vs native liquid restaking 19:22 - Puffer's launch campaign 25:42 - Blueberry and Maverick mid-roll 27:21 - stETH depositors earning points 28:56 - pufETH token and withdrawals 30:43 - What happens when pufETH native liquid restaking is live? 32:32 - Future is LRTs 34:56 - Vault controlling stETH deposits 37:16 - AVS yield 40:27 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗</p> ► Puffer Website: https://puffer.fi/ ► Puffer Quest: https://quest.puffer.fi/ ► Puffer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/puffer_finance ► Amir on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmirOnchain ------ 🙏 The Edge Podcast is produced by 4RC Labs. If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad is an advisor to Puffer Finance. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Guest Paul Veradittakit from Pantera Capital discusses major crypto investment themes like Bitcoin DeFi, decentralized social, modular tech, RWAs, stablecoins, and crypto x AI. Insights on successful investing, founder qualities, Maverick Protocol, and phases of a bull run.

Keone Hon is the CoFounder of Monad. In this episode, we cover a beginner's guide to Monad's parallelized EVM-compatible L1. Discover how Keone and his team designed a high-performance L1, with an estimated 10,000 transactions per second, how Monad differentiates from other L1s and Ethereum L2s, and what goes into boostrapping this new Monad community prior to their Mainnet launch. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NATIVE LIQUID RESTAKING WITH RSWETH 🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS 🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING 🥑 INSTADAPP | THE NEW AVOCADO WALLET AND MULTISIG 🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS 🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY 🔵 BLUEBERRY | THE DEFI PRIME BROKERAGE 🙋‍♀️ Interested to sponsor The Edge Podcast? Fill this out! ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:43 - Background and founding Monad 8:06 - Why we need Monad 11:37 - Monad's parallel execution 15:19 - Benefits of parallel execution for users 16:32 - Pipelining 21:01 - Selling Monad to EVM devs 23:28 - Decentralization vs high-performance 27:40 - Blueberry and Maverick mid-roll 29:22 - MonadBFT consensus 34:54 - Fees on Monad and MONAD token 36:52 - New possibilities to build on Monad 39:58 - Monad community building 43:51 - Closing and ETA for Monad Mainnet ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗</p> ► Monad Website: https://www.monad.xyz/ ► Monad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/monad_xyz ► Keone on Twitter: https://twitter.com/keoneHD ------ 🙏 The Edge Podcast is produced by 4RC Labs. If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Robinson Burkey, CoFounder of Wormhole Foundation, talks about the role Wormhole is playing in the future of interoperable DeFi, solving for liquidity fragmentation, scaling the protocol while remaining secure and decentralized, and its competitors.

Slater Heil is a CoFounder and Contributor at Blueberry. In this Quick Hit, we spotlight the building of a DeFi prime brokerage called Blueberry. Having recently launched on Ethereum, we discuss how Blueberry works, what aggregated strategies we can expect in its DeFi terminal, and how they will offer 20-50x leverage for the most-in demand DeFi strategies, including Pendle Finance LRT markets. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ 📺 Watch this prior episode on LRTs: https://youtu.be/X7wtCGovhfc ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NEW RSWETH LIQUID RESTAKING TOKEN 🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING 🥑 INSTADAPP | THE NEW AVOCADO WALLET AND MULTISIG 🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS 🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY 🟢 KELP DAO | THE FIRST LIQUID RESTAKING PLATFORM FOR LSTS 🙋‍♀️ Interested to sponsor The Edge Podcast? Fill this out: ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:10 - Slater's background 6:57 - What is Blueberry? 8:35 - Why Chainlink invested 10:08 - Blueberry vs other money markets 14:07 - How Blueberry offers leverage 15:36 - Risk and listing assets 18:22 - Criteria for new assets 22:15 - DeFi strategies 26:57 - Lockdrop 28:51 - BLB token utility 31:31 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗</p> ► Blueberry Website: https://www.blueberry.garden/ ► Blueberry Lockdrop: https://app.blueberry.garden/lockdrop ► Blueberry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blueberryFDN ► Slater on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SlaterHeil ------ 🙏 The Edge Podcast is produced by 4RC Labs. If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

James Ross is the Founder of Mode. In this episode, we spotlight a new modular DeFi L2 on Optimism Superchain called Mode. Having just launched Mode Mainnet, we interview James about how this L2 aims to differentiate itself, including details on their ongoing MODE airdrop campaign called Sunrise. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Subscribe on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NEW RSWETH LIQUID RESTAKING TOKEN 🥑 INSTADAPP | THE NEW AVOCADO WALLET AND MULTISIG 🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS 🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING 🟣 MAVERICK PROTOCOL | DEFI INFRA MADE TO CUSTOMIZE, AUTOMATE & INCENTIIZE LIQUIDITY 🙋‍♀️ Interested to sponsor The Edge Podcast? Fill this out! ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:59 - Background in crypto and founding Mode 11:14 - Elevator pitch for Mode 14:39 - Why build on OP Superchain? 19:13 - Sequencer fee sharing 23:22 - Mode referral revenue 24:54 - Maverick mid-roll 26:06 - Smart Treasury 30:24 - Lessons from other L2s 36:07 - Attracting protocols and net new builders 42:19 - Native yields coming to Mode 44:24 - MODE token utility 48:03 - Closing and MODE airdrop details ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗</p> ► Mode Website: https://www.mode.network/ ► Mode Sunrise airdrop blog post: https://mode.mirror.xyz/e37GCFsELjLzSJZzEJ31hX0W3GMoraDDyRd6JioSxOc ► Mode on Twitter: https://twitter.com/modenetwork ► James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JRossTreacher ------ 🙏 The Edge Podcast is produced by 4RC Labs. If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

David A. Johnston is an open source contributor at Morpheus. In this episode, we spotlight the open source network for AI smart agents--Morpheus. David believes Morpheus offers the best solution to the legacy issues crypto faces with UI/UX. With Morpheus, the average user someday will be able to type in normal language and have AI take complex actions on behalf of their crypto wallet, based on their approval. If you've been wondering, where's the overlap between AI and crypto--this is the podcast for you! ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Subscribe on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🥩 ETHER.FI | LIQUID STAKING AND RESTAKING ALL-IN-ONE 🌊 SWELL NETWORK | NEW RSWETH LIQUID RESTAKING TOKEN 🥑 INSTADAPP | THE NEW AVOCADO WALLET AND MULTISIG 🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS 🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING 🙋‍♀️ Interested to sponsor The Edge Podcast? Fill this out! ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 6:00 - Background and alarming regulation for AI 13:40 - How AI regulation parallels the Crypto Wars 17:08 - Why do we need decentralized AI? 22:03 - What's the purpose of centralized AI? 26:39 - What is Morpheus? 30:12 - Roles within Morpheus 35:15 - How Morpheus would work with DeFi staking 40:02 - Decentralized frontends 43:04 - The MOR token and Incentives within Morpheus 50:11 - Erik Voorhees involvement 54:45 - 90 Day Bootstrapping Period 58:01 - Innovations to build on Morpheus 1:00:25 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗</p> ► Morpheus Website: https://mor.org/ ► A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace: https://www.eff.org/cyberspace-independence ► Morpheus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorpheusAIs ► David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DJohnstonEC ------ 🙏 The Edge Podcast is produced by 4RC Labs. If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Lucas Kozinski is a Founding Contributor at Renzo Protocol. In this Quick Hit, we spotlight native liquid restaking on EigenLayer with Renzo Protocol's ezETH. We cover all you need to know about one of the top 2 fastest growing LRTs, including how you can natively restake and maintain your liquidity, how ezETH differentiates from other LRTs, and how Renzo is optimizing for AVS yield once EigenLayer is fully live. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Subscribe on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🥩 ETHER.FI | LIQUID STAKING AND RESTAKING ALL-IN-ONE 🥑 INSTADAPP | THE NEW AVOCADO WALLET AND MULTISIG 🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS 🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING 🙋‍♀️ Interested to sponsor The Edge Podcast? Fill this out! ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 6:04 - Background in DeFi 7:14 - What is Renzo? 11:34 - How to mint ezETH and what can you do with it 13:04 - How ezETH differs and designs for AVS yield 20:44 - Predictions for market dynamics when AVSs go live 24:16 - Pendle LRT mania 26:35 - Beyond LRT speculation 28:09 - Future Renzo token 31:47 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗</p> ► Renzo Website: https://www.renzoprotocol.com/ ► Renzo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RenzoProtocol ► Lucas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LucasKozinski ------ 🙏 The Edge Podcast is produced by 4RC Labs. If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

Jay Jog is the CoFounder of Sei Labs. In this episode, we walk through a guide on Sei V2 and how it's parallelizing the EVM. With its anticipated launch slated for early 2024, we’ll cover all you need to know, including its backwards compatibility, its optimistic parallelization, SeiDB, and how the interoperability of the chain leads to a more seamless developer experience. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Subscribe on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@defidad ► Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Subscribe on Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://twitter.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://twitter.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn about DeFi and Web3: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources 🧑‍🌾 MANTLE | THE ETHEREUM L2 FOR TOP NATIVE YIELDS 🥑 INSTADAPP | THE NEW AVOCADO WALLET AND MULTISIG 🦊 METAMASK PORTFOLIO | TRACK AND MANAGE YOUR WEB3 EVERYTHING 🥩 ETHER.FI | LIQUID STAKING AND RESTAKING ALL-IN-ONE 🙋‍♀️ Interested to sponsor The Edge Podcast? Fill this out! ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:54 - Jay's background and founding Sei 9:33 - Shortcomings in Ethereum L1 that led to Sei 13:43 - What is a parallelized EVM? 19:05 - Overview of Sei V2 20:04 - Reasons for devs to build on Sei 23:28 - When will Sei V2 be live? 25:04 - Rapid fire on Sei V2 25:39 - Backwards compatibility 26:04 - Optimistic parallelization 26:23 - SeiDB 27:58 - Interoperability 28:46 - Importance of tech vs community 32:36 - Growing dApps on Sei 37:11 - Power of the Seiyan meme 37:55 - Utility of SEI token 39:40 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗</p> ► Sei Website: https://www.sei.io/ ► Sei Network on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seinetwork ► Sei Labs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sei_labs ► Jay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayendra_jog ► Blog post on Sei V2: https://blog.sei.io/sei-v2-the-first-parallelized-evm/ ------ 🙏 The Edge Podcast is produced by 4RC Labs. If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.