Bell Curve
Blockworks
Bell Curve breaks down the most important themes in crypto for people who, like us, are confined to the middle of the bell curve. Each season explores a different thesis that we'll test and refine through debate with crypto's best. If you're a crypto native, degen or investooor, this podcast is for you.Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmDSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXHGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx
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Mar 29, 2024 • 1h 9min
Are Crypto Market Cycles Changing for Good? | Roundup
Discussion on changing crypto market cycles and new market structures emerging, impact of early liquidity on founders, impressive growth of Coinbase's layer 2 Base, role of collateral and yield in crypto vs traditional finance. Exploring Wormhole as a decentralized interoperability platform, Swell's Liquid restaking token, and Flood as an optimal DEX aggregator. Navigating challenges in cryptocurrency investments, VC firm regulations, and strategies in the evolving crypto space. Exploring trends in crypto market cycles, DeFi success, and potential for increased asset movement.
Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 22min
Credible Commitments: How Pre-Confirmations Unlock L2 Interoperability | S7 E6 | Jonas & Murat
Exploring pre-confirmations in Ethereum Layer 2 solutions, decentralized sequencing vs. centralized sequencing, challenges in L2 landscape navigation, and the importance of interoperability for network resilience. Discussions on regulatory challenges in DeFi, network efficiency with sponsor ads, credibility in pre-confirmations, and the role of builders in blockchain transactions.
Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 21min
Restaking and Shared Security: Lessons from Cosmos, Polkadot, and Beyond | Roundup
Exploring restaking ecosystem developments, lessons from Cosmos and Polkadot, differences between LSTs and LRTs, Solana L2s. Discussions on Wormhole interoperability platform, Swell's rswETH, Flood DEX aggregator. Topics include meme coins, shared security, reward token system analysis, cross-chain interoperability, partnerships in crypto, staking evolution, and Layer 2 solutions.
Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 11min
Dencun: The Catalyst for Ethereum's L2 Vision | Roundup
The podcast discusses the impact of the Dankoon hard fork on Ethereum L2s, meme coin mania, AI investing craze, and the differences in the current crypto cycle. It also covers decentralized interoperability, liquid restaking, and DEX aggregation in the crypto space.
Mar 12, 2024 • 1h 6min
Debating the MakerDAO Endgame | Vance Spencer, Mark Phillips, and Hasu
Dive into MakerDAO's endgame with Vance, Mark, and Hasu. Topics include RWA adoption, subDAO structure, challenges in igniting demand for DAI, and finding product-market fit. Explore the evolution of MakerDAO, fair launch systems, ecosystem dynamics, organic demand for stablecoin Die, and building a robust network for user growth. Discover the potential of DAI and Maker in the crypto landscape.
Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 6min
Chainlink: From Price Feeds to Universal Cryptoeconomic Standards | Sergey Nazarov, Co-founder
Sergey Nazarov discusses Chainlink's evolution into a platform for data, compute, and cross-chain services. Topics include the Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, Internet of Contracts vision, and partnerships with Wormhole, Swell, and Flood Protocol. The podcast explores the shift to tokenization in financial market infrastructure, blockchain protocols, and the future impact of Chainlink on capital markets.
Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 19min
The ZK-Proof Endgame for Full Interoperability | S7 E5 | Uma Roy
Dive into the world of zero-knowledge proofs for blockchain interoperability with Uma Roy. Explore ZKP fundamentals, economics, and scalability benefits for various blockchain architectures. Learn about capital efficiency, security enhancements, rollups, and crosschain communication. Discover the transformative potential of ZKPs in enhancing blockchain ecosystems and facilitating traditional finance integration in the crypto space.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 51min
Understanding the Rise of AI and Crypto as TradFi Plays Catch-up | Roundup
The podcast delves into the rise of AI and crypto in financ...cussing ETHDenver, restaking, AI trends, institutional interest, and market performance. They touch on blockchain interoperability, DeFi solutions, cryptocurrency market trends, financial flows, and the evolving dynamics between crypto and traditional finance. The discussion also explores the influence of AI in private markets and the potential for fund managers amid the volatile crypto landscape.
Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 35min
Debating the Multichain End State: Service Providers vs Immutable Protocols | S7 E4 | Bryan Pellegrino
The podcast delves into the debate of multi-chain future, focusing on infrastructure layers vs service providers, censorship resistance, and security tradeoffs. They discuss modular architecture, native vs wrapped assets, and interoperability needs. The conversation explores the balance between efficiency and security, security vs liveness in transactions, and enhancements in Uniswap protocol. They also touch on the future of interoperability, asset trading, and maintaining protocol neutrality for security.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 11min
Unpacking FDV, Token Distributions, and Hidden Value in Bull Markets | Roundup
Discussion on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF approval, valuating crypto tokens, Dencun proposal to cap ETH staked, Gauntlet terminating contract with Aave, Wormhole's interoperability platform, Swell's Liquid restaking token, Flood DEX aggregator, exploring token value propositions, DeFi and gaming projects funding, token dynamics in protocols vs. companies, crypto developments and contract disputes, future of stable coins on Tron network and Tether controversies
