Marc Zeller, founder of the Aave-Chan Initiative and a DeFi expert, dives into the dynamic world of decentralized finance. He discusses Aave’s innovative safety module and its impact on user protection. The conversation touches on the competition within DeFi protocols, concerns about Wrapped Bitcoin, and revenue distribution challenges. Marc also shares insights on Aave's potential shift to the Solana blockchain, highlighting the ever-evolving landscape of yield opportunities in DeFi and the significance of collaboration within the ecosystem.

Dive into the political shifts affecting crypto as Kamala Harris rises in prediction markets. Discover Ripple's pivotal SEC victory and what it means for the industry. Explore the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency regulation and the future of Layer 2 solutions. Hear insights on the internal debates within the Ethereum community and whether crypto opportunities are running dry. Plus, reflections on the market’s transformation as institutional investment takes center stage.

The discussion dives into the transformative potential of restaking and how its perception has shifted throughout the season. Use cases for restaking take center stage, showcasing its diverse applications. The hosts also unravel the complexities of pre-confirmations in blockchain, raising questions about their practicality. They explore the significance of StakeSure and the evolving customer base in the restaking landscape. Future predictions focus on new platform launches and the essential role of real-world applications for performance testing.

Myles O’Neil is a cryptocurrency expert who dives deep into the rapidly changing market landscape. He discusses a recent governance attack on Compound Finance and the implications of Ethereum ETF trading. The conversation turns to the political dimensions of crypto, exploring whether it has become a bipartisan issue. Myles also addresses governance challenges in decentralized organizations and debates strategies for token unlocks. Finally, he speculates on potential economic recession signals and their impact on cryptocurrency.

Lucas Bruder from Jito, an expert in blockchain solutions, shares insights on their innovative restaking platform for Solana. He discusses how Jito's flexible design stands apart from Ethereum's systems, allowing for governance tokens and various asset uses. Lucas highlights the challenges of liquidity management and the evolving dynamics of operators within Solana’s ecosystem, such as keepers and oracles. The conversation also touches on the future of restaking across different blockchains, emphasizing its potential for decentralized finance.

The discussion heats up with Ethereum ETF flows and the impact of Jito's restaking on Solana's future. There's buzz about the AAVEnomics update that aims to tackle bad debt in decentralized finance. Speculation about the Fed’s rate cuts and Trump's anticipated Bitcoin speech adds political spice. The hosts dive into the potential direction of crypto policy under a Harris presidency. With fresh insights on blockchain strategies, they explore how to foster a crypto ecosystem that truly serves users.

Sunny, co-founder of Osmosis, and Toghrul from Scroll tackle the complexities of shared security in blockchain. They discuss the limitations of Proof of Stake, emphasizing the implications of slashing on validator responsibilities. The duo dives into the innovative concept of restaking and its potential to enhance security while navigating economic challenges. They also explore the risks surrounding liquid staking tokens and the need for synchronized APIs to improve user experience in decentralized environments.

Hart Lambur and Stephane Gosselin discuss the CAKE Framework, HFT dynamics in crypto, UX in OneBalance world, impact on L2 business models. Topics include solver layer economics, evolution of solvers, HFT vs TradFi debate, cross-chain interoperability, evolving business models in blockchain, trust in building applications, and L2 sequencing discussions.

In this episode, the Roundup crew covers a wild week in crypto and politics. They discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and how economic policy might look with JD Vance as the Vice President. Additionally, they speculate on whether or not Biden will drop out of the presidential race, and talk about the Fed’s approach to monetary policy leading up to the election. Finally, they wonder where we are in the AI hype cycle, and who benefits the most from L2 innovation.Thanks for tuning in!--ResourcesMark Cuban on Bitcoin: https://x.com/mcuban/status/1813591281970348264 --Sei Labs believes the EVM is here to stay.By providing the fastest time to finality of any chain, thousands of transactions per second and full backwards compatibility with the EVM, Ethereum developers can try out a brand new design space for their applications.Visit https://www.sei.io/ to find out more--Join us at Permissionless III. Use code BELL10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iii--Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_Follow 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- -Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/--Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction(1:54) EthCC Recap(3:53) Discussing the Assassination Attempt on Trump(14:44) Mark Cuban and Other Elites Suddenly Rallying Behind Crypto(21:06) Sei Ad(22:06) Would Jamie Dimon Be a Good Treasury Secretary? (24:37) Economic Policy With JD Vance as VP(32:45) Will Biden Drop Out?(39:55) Recent Moves in the Crypto Markets(45:39) The Feds Approach to Policy Ahead of an Election(52:38) Where Are We in the AI Hype Cycle?(58:56) Apps vs Infrastructure(1:05:06) Who Benefits the Most From L2 Innovation?--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.tt and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this special episode, Vitalik Buterin and Christopher Goes joined us live from the Intents Discussions conference during EthCC 2024! Key highlights from this campside chat include: Vitalik’s reflections on crypto’s journey thus far and his insights on Ethereum’s inception, unbundling blockchain components, and competing with centralized protocols. The interview concludes with thoughts on social consensus, and the importance of learning from past failures to better navigate future developments.Thanks for tuning in!--Namada is the shielded asset hub rewarding you to protect the multichain. Enabling data protection for any existing asset, app, or chain, Namada introduces shielded cross-chain actions and rewards for shielding your assets, which strengthens data protection guarantees for everyone.Namada is currently in its mainnet launch phase — follow along on namada.net--Kinto is the Safety-first L2 designed to accelerate the transition to an on-chain financial system.If you believe in this on-chain financial system, join Kinto's launch program (Engen) and become a founding member at engen.kinto.xyz--Join us at Permissionless III. Use code BELL10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-iii--Follow Vitalik: https://x.com/VitalikButerinFollow Christopher Goes: https://x.com/cwgoesFollow Myles: https://x.com/MylesOneilFollow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmDSubscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH- ---Timestamps:(0:00) Introduction(5:22) Reflections on the Past 15 Years of Crypto(12:36) How Can We Compete Against Centralized Protocols?(19:08) Anoma Ad(20:07) Kinto Ad(21:01) Ethereum's Roadmap: What Comes Next?(38:33) The Role of Standards(49:47) Unbundling the Blockchain(56:12) Crypto's Successes and Failures(1:03:10) Questions From the Crowd--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.