In this conversation, DeFi Dave interviews Rishi, the founder of Movement, a layer two solution on Ethereum. They discuss Rishi's background, the development of Movement, and the applications being built on the platform. Rishi highlights the importance of security in DeFi and the need for a high-throughput virtual machine. The conversation also touches on the challenges of grants and airdrops in the crypto space and the need for a new kind of incentive distribution. Timeline 00:00 Introduction and Background02:17 Rishi's Background and Discovery of Move06:25 Differences Between Aptos Move and Sui Move09:25 The Security Focus of Move and the Issues with EVM15:15 Movement as a Layer Two Solution on Ethereum20:49 Go-to-Market Plan and Building the Movement Ecosystem22:51 Applications on Movement (Alpha Leak)27:20 Partnerships and Consumer Apps on Movement31:44 Product Differentiation in a Saturated Market35:13 Building Fundamentally New Products and User Experiences39:12 Challenges and Opportunities in Grants and Airdrops45:05 Creating Wealth in the Crypto Space: Incentives That Work ~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...~~~~Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode of Flywheel, host DeFi Dave engages with Jack and Cami from BeraChain. The groups talks about Bera’s proof of liquidity system, contrasting its functionalities with traditional DeFi protocols like Curve. They also discuss validator rewards, ecosystem incentives, and optimizing BGT rewards. Additionally, the talk extends to unlocking capital efficiency, leveraging assets, and bridging the gap between engineers and DeFi enthusiasts.Timeline00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto and DeFi Hub01:52 Introducing the Berachain Guests02:34 Cami's Journey to Berachain04:18 Jack’s Role and Insights06:07 Understanding Proof of Liquidity (POL)15:22 Comparing POL with VE Systems24:34 Strategies for Maximizing BGT Rewards35:12 Introduction to Berachain’s Ecosystem35:54 Understanding Block Rewards and BGT Staking36:27 POL: The Makeup Foundation Analogy38:16 Berachain’s Consensus Layer and Validator Incentives41:14 Bridging the Gap: Engineering vs. Financial Perspectives in Crypto44:44 The Role of Solvers and RFQs in Berachain51:56 Ensuring Stability in Bera Markets55:53 How to Participate in BeraChain’s Testnet01:00:52 Final Thoughts and Guest Recommendations~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kapital K delve into the innovative world of ERC-6551 and Token Bound Accounts. The discussion features Benny, the author of the ERC-6551 standard, along with Jimmy and Greg from Agent. They explore the intricacies of token-bound accounts, their potential applications, and how they could significantly enhance the utility of NFTs. The guests share insights on the creation of ERC-6551, its use cases, and ongoing developments. The episode emphasizes the transformative potential of token bound accounts and offers a glimpse into upcoming features and projects utilizing this new standard. Timeline 00:00 Introduction to Flywheel 00:38 Exploring Token Bound Accounts 02:10 Guest Introduction: Benny and the ERC 6551 Standard 05:02 The Evolution and Future of NFTs 10:27 Introducing Agent: A New Marketplace 29:26 Understanding LP Tokens and Obfuscation 29:58 Transparency and Trustlessness in Blockchain 30:45 Exploring ERC 6551 and XNFTs 32:20 Version 4 and Cross-Chain Transactions 35:10 Innovative Use Cases for TBAs 37:05 Privacy and Security in TBAs 40:23 Future of TBAs and Community Involvement 43:46 Agent Roadmap and Marketplace 46:58 Potential of TBAs in DeFi 50:37 Post-Game Show: Reflecting on TBAs~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...~~~~Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight Lewy: https://x.com/lewquidity ~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kapital K dive deep into the world of Asymmetry Finance with special guests Justin and Hannah. They explore the technical intricacies of Asymmetry's innovative yield products, including their staking, restaking, and synthetic dollar solutions. The conversation highlights the challenges and strategies around scaling liquidity, leveraging other protocols such as Convex Finance, and the future roadmaps, including an upcoming Initial DEX Offering (IDO). Timeline 00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto Source00:20 Diving into Asymmetry Finance01:00 Engage with Us: Subscribe and Follow01:45 Introducing Justin and Hannah from Asymmetry Finance02:27 The Journey and Growth of Asymmetry Finance02:55 Understanding Asymmetry Finance's Products06:07 Justin's Background and Entry into Crypto08:09 Asymmetry Finance's Innovative Yield Products18:32 Collaborations and Partnerships28:33 Upcoming IDO and Community Growth31:32 Introduction to VE Model Plan 31:53 Governance and Revenue Distribution32:28 Voting Power and Emissions33:47 Liquidity Provision and Incentives34:31 Future Roadmap and Product Development35:26 Liquidity Challenges and Solutions38:25 ASF Token and Protocol Growth40:58 Vision for the Future46:03 Personal Insights and Lightning Round55:40 Post-Game Discussion ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~ Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...~~~~Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insightLewy: https://x.com/lewquidity~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

Watch the full EP to learn about Gammi's legendary lore as well as his adversity and triumphs from 13+ years being in crypto 🙌Timestamps ⏱️(00:00) Introduction to Flywheel(02:46) Guest Introduction(03:50) Gammi’s Crypto Journey Begins(04:14) Early Bitcoin Mining Days(06:50) The Rise and Fall of Early Crypto(17:01) Discovering Chainlink(21:59) Chainlink and Synchronicities(37:02) Regrets and Lessons Learned(45:12) The Comfortable Leverage Position(46:48) The Unexpected Crash(48:42) The Aftermath and Recovery(50:41) Market Realities and Personal Struggles(51:49) Trading Strategies and Lessons Learned(59:45) The Importance of Sizing and Thesis-Based Trading(1:17:15) Exploring Personal Interests(1:25:43) Final Thoughts and Reflections~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFi Telegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFi YouTube: @flywheeldefi Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~~ Connect DeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22 Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_k Sam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight Lewy: https://x.com/lewquidity ~~~~ Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode of Flywheel, host DeFi Dave welcomes back Alex Golubitsky for a third time. They dive into recent regulatory shifts in the U.S., highlighting the bipartisan support for the Fit 21 Act, challenges with the SEC's SAB 121, and the potential impact of the Bitcoin ETF approval. They also discuss the innovative solutions presented by MetaLex, a new project co-founded by Alex, aimed at helping DAOs achieve legal recognition and operational efficiency.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:15 Call to Action: Subscribe and Follow01:42 Regulatory Shift in the U.S.03:37 SAB 121 Explained05:14 Political Dynamics and Crypto15:50 The Fit 21 Act21:01 DeFi and Digital Commodities30:05 Challenges and Future of Crypto Regulation35:47 Crypto and Politics: A Bipartisan Issue37:18 The Future of Crypto Regulation41:16 The Role of the SEC and Gary Gensler45:45 The ETF Approval Process51:11 Introducing Metal X: Decentralizing Protocols52:17 The Legal Personhood of DAOs58:39 The Future of Metal X and Legal Tech01:03:02 Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kiet are joined by 0xMaki and Glovin from Heroglyphs. Learn how Solo Stakers of ETH can mint memecoins and NFTs using Heroglyphs. The guests dive into the technical nuances of encoding graffiti on the Ethereum blockchain, the coordination game, liquidity pools, and harbinger tax systems. The episode also addresses the looming centralization threats within DeFi and highlights strategies for fostering decentralization through economic incentives and liquid staking.00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Crypto and DeFi Hub02:05 Introducing 0xMaki and Glovin07:04 Exploring the Technical Aspects of Heroglyphs13:37 The Vision and Mechanics Behind Heroglyphs20:17 Heroglyphs: A New Era of Token Distribution and Validator Incentives36:27 The Coordination Game: Uniting Communities with Heroglyphs45:15 Reviving the Crypto Spirit: Fair Launches and Community Empowerment46:04 The Rise of Food Tokens and NFTs in Crypto Culture46:24 Validator Goals and the Push for Decentralization47:40 The Big Picture: Incentivizing Participation in Crypto Networks49:05 Exploring the Degeneracy: Liquidity Pools and Tokenomics54:23 The Vision of Heroglyphs: Beyond Meme Coins01:12:02 The Future of Heroglyphs: Roadmap and Launch Details01:20:46 Post-Game: Understanding Heroglyphs' Potential~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.Timeline

YieldNest founders Deo and Dan discuss revolutionizing LRTs and AVSs in DeFi, building a self-sovereign digital nation state, merging meme coins with technology, managing DeFi risks, and the technical complexities of restaking protocols. The conversation dives into the challenges and opportunities in DeFi growth, the fusion of Solana and Barotane, and the detailed lifecycle of LRTs and AVS operations in the space.

In this episode of Flywheel, host Defi Dave goes solo with guest Monkey Rothschild, to explore the current state of the crypto market, including trends in meme coins, airdrops, and the performance of various tokens. They discuss the evolution of the market since Monkey's last appearance, focusing on the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, the rise of meme coins, and the strategic significance of airdrops in attracting and retaining users. The conversation also covers the market's transition into a 'picker's market,' how Ethereum and Solana have fared, and the effects of venture capital in the space. Additionally, they look into the dynamics of meme coins, liquidity fragmentation, and the influence of social media platforms like Twitter on public engagement and the monetization of attention concluding with insights into the Wassiverse project.00:00 Welcome to Flywheel00:15 Special Guest: Monkey Rothschild's Return01:28 The Evolution of Crypto Markets: Insights from Monkey Rothschild02:14 Meme Coins, Airdrops, and the VC Backlash05:01 Navigating the New Landscape of Crypto and DeFi10:35 The Rise of SocialFi and Its Impact on Engagement26:14 Exploring the Dynamics of Airdrops in Crypto Marketing36:57 Evaluating the Arbitrum Ecosystem and Token Dynamics38:13 Athena Airdrop: A Deep Dive into Strategy and Impact42:28 Blur's Innovative Approach and Market Disruption45:02 Friend Airdrop Analysis: Liquidity and Market Dynamics48:26 Eigen Airdrop Controversy: Communication and Execution Flaws53:15 Layer Zero's Unique Strategy Against Siblers58:15 Wossies: Building a Community-Driven Crypto Ecosystem01:03:12 Predictions for the Next 12 Months in Crypto~~~~Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com~~~~Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto.https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint~~~~Calling all threadoors, researchers, and dashboard creators 📢 Earn rewards for your original Frax content. Learn more: https://flywheeldefi.com/p/announcing-the-frax-educational-incentives~~~~Follow FlywheelTwitter: https://twitter.com/FlywheelDeFiTelegram: https://t.me/FlywheelDeFiYouTube: @flywheeldefiSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34xXNO2...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...~~~~ConnectDeFi Dave: https://twitter.com/defidave22Kiet: https://twitter.com/0xkapital_kSam: https://twitter.com/traders_insight~~~~Not financial or tax advice. This channel is strictly educational and is not investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any assets or to make any financial decisions. This video is not tax advice. Talk to your accountant. Do your own research.

In this episode of Flywheel, we had on Tarun from Gauntlet and Robot Ventures and special guest-host Chunda from Ion Protocol dive deep into the latest topics in crypto. They discuss the Eigen token's potential success and challenges, the tokenomics behind it, and decentralized systems' needs for attribution to ensure participant accountability. The conversation also touches on the concept of restaking in various crypto protocols, the evolving landscape of AVS and the predicted yield from these services in the future. Additionally, they explore meme coins' emergence as a new asset class, potential future black swan events in crypto, and the impact of Bitcoin staking and L2s on the overall crypto ecosystem.