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This is an episode from Blockworks' new podcast Lightspeed! Lightspeed focuses on crypto projects that are pushing the limits of hardware and software to build first-class products. I'm dropping this Solana DeFi Panel episode here as I bet you'll want to add Lightspeed to your podcast lineup! Subscribe to Lightspeed by using the links below:Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3SykSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgVSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PDSolana DeFi is having a resurgence, and Solana DeFi Summer is a narrative that's starting to emerge. What's the catalyst behind this resurgence, and is it sustainable? We bring on Jarry Xiao, Lucas Bruder and MacBrennan Peet to find out. We discuss why Solana DeFi is seeing a resurgence, token incentives, CLOBS vs AMMs, metrics that define a healthy ecosystem, what's next for Solana DeFi, liquid staking and more.- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:15) What’s Going on in Solana DeFi?(05:02) Token Incentives and Points(14:24) What Will Spark Solana's DeFi Summer?(15:56) Capital Efficiency: CLOBS vs AMMs(16:13) Is Solana a Consumer or Professional DeFi Chain?(25:46) The Best Metrics to Evaluate a DeFi Ecosystem(34:49) Jito Liquid Staking ad(35:55) Permissionless ad(36:55) Understanding Risk and Avoiding Crazy APYs(41:08) What’s Next for Solana DeFi?(44:10) Building on Solana vs L2s(50:41) Applications vs L1s: Who Owns the User Mindshare?(53:12) Who Will Use DeFi?(56:23) Your Most Controversial Crypto Take(01:09:09) Rapid Fire- -This episode is brought to you by Jito.Jito is the easiest way to earn MEV rewards on Solana with liquid staking. Stake your SOL with Jito to start earning high yield powered by MEV and access instant liquidity through Jito’s liquid staking token JitoSOL so that you can use your staked assets across Solana DeFi. Visit jito.network to get started today!- -Follow Lucas:https://twitter.com/buffalu__Follow Jarry: https://twitter.com/jarxiaoFollow Macbrennan: https://twitter.com/macbrennanFollow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_Follow Garrett: https://twitter.com/GarrettHarper_Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3SykSubscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgVSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PDGet top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/- -Use code LIGHTSPEED30 to get 30% off Permissionless 2023 in Austin: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-2023- -ResourcesJitojito.networkMarginFihttps://www.marginfi.com/https://twitter.com/marginfiEllipsis Labshttps://ellipsislabs.xyz/https://twitter.com/ellipsis_labsPhoenixhttps://twitter.com/PhoenixTrade_- - Disclaimers:Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation.Nothing said on Lightspeed is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mert, Garrett and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Izzy, Lido Head of Validators, and Oisín, Co-founder of Obol Labs, discuss the significance of solo staking, the importance of decentralization, distributed validator technology, the impacts of a staking router, the diversity of modules, Lido fee markets, restaking, and the intersection of liquid staking and restaking.

Uncommon Core - one of my favorite podcasts of all time - is back! This reboot is hosted by Hasu and Jon Charbonneau, two of the brightest minds in crypto. We are dropping their first episode here to share the news and because you’ll want to add this show to your podcast lineup!__In this episode, we explore Jon’s journey into crypto and our mutual passion for research and the writing process. We then give an overview of the key areas of crypto infrastructure today. Finally, we zoom into rollup decentralization roadmaps, and Jon shares a controversial new thesis about sequencer decentralization.__Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:42) Interview start(03:44) Jon's work week(08:04) ChatGPT & writing(10:57) Jon's start in crypto(14:45) How to pick things to work on(17:08) Outsider's perspective on crypto(19:05) Jon's research process(22:00) Jon's proudest moment in crypto(23:06) Crypto Infrastructure overview(29:58) Why crypto infrastructure is interesting(35:57) Rollup decentralization overview(42:44) Challenges decentralizing the sequencer(47:46) Ethereum vs Cosmos approach to governance & decentralization(53:35) User ability to opt out(56:37) Staking vs. governance deciding sequencers(01:08:31) L3s(01:13:34) Superchain(01:16:38) Summary of rollup decentralization(01:21:08) Outro__Hasu - https://twitter.com/hasuflJon Charbonneau - https://twitter.com/jon_charbUCC2 - https://twitter.com/UCC2_xyzWebsite - https://ucc2.xyz__Disclaimer: The material and information presented in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and are not the views of any entity or other person with whom the speaker is affiliated, including, without limitation, DBA Crypto, LLC. The “DBA Crypto” name and all forms thereof are the sole property of its owner, and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service.

In today’s episode, the guys reflect on the previous 12 months and take a temperature check on where we’re at in the current cycle. We also discuss the latest use case for RWA on-chain lending, with the Patek Philipe NFT loan, the recent new feature releases from Coinbase, and the potential for bipartisan crypto support on The Hill. We finish up reviewing the current seed stage climate, the death of the AI hype, and more! - -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(01:01) SEC vs XRP Review(09:33) Are We Experiencing a Sentiment Shift?(12:50) RWA On-Chain Lending Use Case: Patak Philipe NFT Loan (18:36) Current Investment Thesis (20:31) Year In Review & Changing Narratives(25:18) Coinbase News: L2 Base Launch & New Wallet-to-wallet Messaging (28:42) Bipartisan Crypto Support?(31:08) Future of Token/Equity Mix(32:01) Arkham Self-Sabotage?(33:05) Seed Stage Climate(34:48) Is the Pivot to AI Dead?- -Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitzFollow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_mandersonFollow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianismSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmDSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH--Research, news, data, governance and models – now, all in one place. As a listener of Bell Curve, you can use code "BELLCURVE10" for a 10% discount when signing up to Blockworks Research https://www.blockworksresearch.com/--Use code BELLCURVE30 to get 30% off Permissionless 2023 in Austin:https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-2023- -Resources:Coinbase: Introducing Basehttps://www.coinbase.com/blog/introducing-baseCoinbase: Wallet Messaginghttps://www.coinbase.com/blog/say-gm-with-messaging-on-coinbase-wallet- -Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Season 5 | Episode 2In this episode of Bell Curve, we are joined by previous Bell Curve Host, Hasu. Serving as Strategic Advisor for Lido DAO Hasu shares his unique perspective on the current state of Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs), Lido Protocol's history & decentralization efforts, LSD winner-take-all market structure, and co-opetition & restaking risks.- -Timestamps:(00:00) Intro: Pre-Interview(02:00) Interview Start(02:39) The State of Liquid Staking(09:09) The History of Lido(19:58) The Evolution of LSD Market Structure(42:17) Checks & Balances for Lidool(53:14) The Current State of Lido Protocol(1:02:37) Lido: The Winner Taking All(1:10:18) Restaking & Co-opetition (1:27:09) Recap: Post-Interview--Follow Hasu: https://twitter.com/hasuflFollow Myles: https://twitter.com/MylesOneilFollow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmDSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH- -Use code BELLCURVE30 to get 30% off Permissionless 2023 in Austin: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-2023- -Resources:Dune Dashboard on LSD Market Structurehttps://dune.com/maverick_cap/lsd-trackingSasha - Cosmos Booklet for Governance Decisionshttps://twitter.com/culturalobjects/status/1541934637907329029?s=20Vitalik - "The Bitcoin Maximalist" April 1st Publishhttps://vitalik.ca/general/2022/04/01/maximalist.html- -Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In today’s episode Mike is joined by Blockworks Analysts team members, Dan and Westie. The guys breakdown airdrop functionality and future liquidity provisions. We also discuss what the future of Solana and the development of DEXs within its ecosystem. The conversation then turns to LSDs, with our Analyst Westie breaking down leverage staking, AMM liquidity, LSD baskets, LSD-backed stables, and interest rate derivatives. We then close out on the continued Azuki drama, the wider NFT impacts, what’s in store for DeFi, Lido's stETH Treasury approval and more!- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(00:46) Airdrops Functionality & Liquidity Provisions (18:40) Solana’s Future(30:10) The State of LSDs(39:55) Azuki Update & Wider NFT Impact(50:21) DeFi 1.0 & Future Development(1:00:59) Lido's stETH Treasury Approval- -Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguyFollow Westie: https://twitter.com/WestieCapitalSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmDSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH--Research, news, data, governance and models – now, all in one place. As a listener of Bell Curve, you can use code "BELLCURVE10" for a 10% discount when signing up to Blockworks Research https://www.blockworksresearch.com/--Use code PODS20 to get 20% off Permissionless 2023 in Austin:https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-2023- -Resources:1000x podcasthttps://spoti.fi/436lDlGhttps://blockworks.co/podcast/0xresearch- -Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Season 5 | Episode 1Welcome to Season 5 of Bell Curve, where we will explore the end game for liquid staking. In this episode, Mike and Myles explore the major themes that we'll be covering this season. We discuss the history of proof-of-stake and liquid staking, how LSTs are a network effects game, why LST protocol governance is a highly debated topic, the risks of restaking, the LST competitive landscape and more!- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:14) The History of PoS and LSTs(09:42) A Market Structure Dominated by Network Effects(17:46) LST Protocol Governance(25:42) The Principal-Agent Problem(28:56) Restaking: The Design and Risks(37:07) The LST Competitive Landscape- -Follow Myles: https://twitter.com/MylesOneilFollow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmDSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH- -Resources:Bankless restaking episodehttps://spoti.fi/3CW3dJIDon't Overload Ethereum's Consensus (Vitalik)https://vitalik.ca/general/2023/05/21/dont_overload.htmlFelix's 2019 liquid staking blog posthttps://medium.com/chorus-one/delegation-vouchers-cfb511a29aac- -Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In today's episode, the fellas discuss how onchain RWAs (real-world assets) will transform DeFi. We also cover Prime Trust's implosion, regulated DeFi, Azuki's controversial NFT mint, why Corporate VCs fail, the recent token delistings and more!- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(0:56) Prime Trust Implodes(15:36) Debating Onchain RWAs(34:04) Azuki’s New Collection and NFT Business Models(43:17) AI Sexting, GPUs and Corporate VCs(50:37) Alts and Token Delistings(58:02) RFK and BTC Politics- -Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_mandersonFollow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitzFollow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianismSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmDSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH--Research, news, data, governance and models – now, all in one place. As a listener of Bell Curve, you can use code "BELLCURVE10" for a 10% discount when signing up to Blockworks Research https://www.blockworksresearch.com/--Use code PODS20 to get 20% off Permissionless 2023 in Austin:https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-2023- -Resources:1000x podcasthttps://spoti.fi/436lDlGAcquired's LVMH episodehttps://spoti.fi/44lNvn1- -Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In today's episode, the fellas discuss what a Blackrock BTC ETF would mean for crypto, why you should watch BTC's dominance, if NFTs will make a comeback, Binances L2 and more!- -Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction(02:24) BTC ETF Filings & The Clash of Narratives(24:33) “Valora Ad”(25:31) Who Will Trade on EDX Markets?(33:11) SAP’s Announcement: Cross-Border USDC Payments(40:49) The Ethscriptions Thesis(45:46) Will NFTs Make a Comeback?(52:02) Binance’s L2 Announcement- -Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_mandersonFollow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitzFollow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianismSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmDSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH- -This episode is brought to you by Valora. Valora is a self-custody, mobile-first wallet... and the easiest way to send, swap, collect and purchase digital goods on the Celo blockchain. Download the app and start exploring today at valoraapp.com/empire.- -Resources:SAP USDC blog posthttps://blogs.sap.com/2023/06/15/cross-border-payments-made-easy-with-digital-money-experience-the-future-today/- -Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve or Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In today's episode, the fellas discuss Uniswaps v4 announcement, whether demand will stay on mainnet vs L2s, our bullish market outlook, why everyone's watching Curve's 3Pool and the (potential) decimation of private equity markets. - -Timestamps:(00:00) Uniswap v4: The Design and Speculation(09:39) Demand for Mainnet for L2 Blockspace(19:07) Market Sentiment: 2019 vs 2023(31:01) The Prometheum Charade(47:56) Curve 3Pool USDT FUD(54:09) The Nasdaq Decoupling & Decimation of Private Equity- -Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_mandersonFollow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitzFollow Vance: https://twitter.com/pythianismFollow Myles: https://twitter.com/MylesOneilSubscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmDSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH- -ResourcesMatt Walsh Prometheum Twitter threadhttps://twitter.com/MattWalshInBos/status/1669061636953366528Danielle DiMartino on Forward Guidancehttps://spoti.fi/3qOxaZH- -Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.