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The Orange Finance and Stryke teams are coming on the show to discuss options, the CLAMM concept and mechanism, Dopex's rebrand to Stryke, LPDFi, MarginZero and who knows what else Enjoy! Summary The conversation covers the rebranding of Dopex to Stryke and the introduction of LDP5 vaults. It explores the advantages of building on top of Univ3 and the use of ticks instead of ranges in Uniswap V3. The discussion highlights the benefits of LPDFI over traditional AMMs and the need for complex liquidity management. It also delves into the transition from a two-token model to a single-token model and the integration of Orange Finance with Strike. The conversation concludes with plans for the future and an invitation to return. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Introducing Kohaku from Orange Finance and BossImp from Stryke 03:26 Introduction to Clam and the advantages of building on top of Univ3 05:14 Uniswap V3 and its similarity to covered calls 06:13 Using ticks instead of ranges in Uniswap V3 07:40 Optimizing liquidity return and providing leverage to traders 09:35 Advantages of LPDFI over traditional AMMs 10:52 Transition from a two-token model to a single-token model 12:45 Integration of Orange Finance with Stryke and the creation of LDP5 vaults 13:15 Overview of Orange Finance and its automated liquidity management protocol 14:13 Focus on LPDFI and the need for complex liquidity management 15:41 Active rebalancing and maximizing STIP rewards 18:04 Improving capital efficiency and profitability for liquidity providers 19:27 The importance of actively managing liquidity in options markets 21:41 Finding the balance between risk and return in liquidity provision 23:40 The impact of market volatility on liquidity provision strategies 25:32 The fluctuating fees and APR in Orange Finance 29:08 Expanding the strategy and partnerships of Orange Finance 31:07 Addressing the challenges of liquidity provision in Uniswap 34:50 Lowering fees and attracting more volume to decentralized exchanges 39:23 Future plans for Orange Finance and the transition to Stryke 40:49 Closing remarks and invitation to return

In this conversation, Samuel McCulloch and DeFi Advisoor discuss the recent rate changes in MakerDAO and the reasons behind them with Paper Imperium. They explore the cause of high rates, including the drainage of the PEG stability module (PSM) and the impact of Athena. They also discuss the demand for USDC and USDT, the role of BLAST DGENs, and the quick turnaround in implementing parameter changes. The conversation delves into the challenges of Maker's monetary policy, the resistance to change, and the potential knock-on effects in the market. Overall, the conversation highlights the resilience of MakerDAO and the need for adjustments in the rates framework. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:58 The Cause of High Rates: PSM Drainage 05:41 The Impact of Ethena 07:35 Demand for USDC and USDT 09:27 The Role of BLAST Degems 10:51 Parameter Changes and Quick Turnaround 15:01 Raising the DSR 22:10 Political Will and Resistance to Change 24:06 Resilience and Knock-on Effects 25:04 Conclusion

Some (all?) of the CVX-5 join a live Llama Party! Guests: Cryptovestor, Boz, Jason Hitchcock, Justin, Kmets Summary The conversation covers various topics related to Convex and its ecosystem. It starts with an introduction and a discussion on the threats and opinions surrounding crypto. The participants then talk about memes, ETH Denver, and the importance of high-quality content in the DeFi space. They introduce themselves and their backgrounds in the crypto industry. The conversation then focuses on the case for Convex and the value of its emissions. The participants discuss the criteria for choosing protocols to work with and the benefits of integrating with Convex. Finally, they explore the possibility of expanding to L2 native protocols. The conversation explores various themes in the crypto space, including the future evolution of Convex, the integration of stablecoins into mainstream businesses, and the potential of institutional interest in the crypto market. The chapters cover topics such as incentivization for modular roll-up stacks, the growth and power of Convex, and the opportunities and challenges in the DeFi space. The conversation also touches on the complexity of DeFi onboarding and the need for improved user experience. Overall, the discussion highlights the potential for growth and innovation in the crypto market. The conversation covers various topics related to Convex and the DeFi ecosystem. It starts with a discussion on the AI thesis and the value investing potential in DeFi. The conversation then explores the potential of DeFi projects compared to deep-in projects. The origin and expansion of the CVX5 group are also discussed. The conversation touches on potential protocols for Convex to acquire and the interest from wealthy investors. The revenue potential of CurveUSD and the future growth of Curve are highlighted. The conversation concludes with an invitation to join Leviathan News.

Summary In this conversation, Samuel McCulloch interviews Nikita, the founder of Chain Patrol, about the rise of scams and phishing attacks in the crypto space. They discuss the various types of scams, including phishing scams and pig butchering scams, and the sophisticated techniques scammers use to steal funds. Nikita explains the importance of user security and the efforts of Chain Patrol to protect users against scams. They also highlight the need for collaboration among security companies and the role of prevention in combating scams. The conversation provides tips for keeping oneself safe and concludes with information on where to find Nikita and Chain Patrol. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Market Update 01:03 The Rise of Scams in the Crypto Space 03:00 Overview of Scams in the Crypto Industry 03:30 Phishing Scams 04:00 Sophistication of Phishing Scams 05:24 Avoiding Support Requests on Social Media 06:16 Cloning Legitimate Company Websites 07:10 Challenges with Transaction Simulation 08:07 Creating New and Complicated Contracts 09:06 Exploiting Contract Variables 10:04 Bit Flip Attacks 11:00 Pig Butchering Scams 12:24 Building Trust and Stealing Funds 14:44 Detecting Pig Butchering Scams 16:36 Difficulties in Tracing Scammers 21:48 Collaboration among Security Companies 23:14 Chain Patrol's Prevention Measures 25:37 Integration with Wallets and Security Extensions 27:00 Challenges in Enforcing and Collecting Funds 28:27 Importance of Privacy and Prevention 28:57 Tips for Keeping Yourself Safe 31:18 Chain Patrol's Role in Attack Detection 34:34 Conclusion and Where to Find Nikita

TapiocaDAO is a decentralized autonomous organization creating a unique stablecoin ecosystem through its Omnichain money market and the Omnichain US Dollar stablecoin, USDO, powered by LayerZero. This innovative platform enables cross-chain borrowing, lending, and leverage across numerous networks, aiming to unify fragmented DeFi liquidity pools and enhance capital efficiency. TapiocaDAO leverages its own cross-chain messaging network, Pearlnet, to facilitate seamless transactions and interactions across different blockchains. With its native token, TAP, and a focus on decentralization and censorship resistance, TapiocaDAO is designed to offer a robust and interoperable financial infrastructure for the DeFi sector. Toxic Liquidation Spirals: https://arxiv.org/abs/2212.07306 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:00 Overview of Tapioca DAO 04:55 Challenges of Liquidity Fragmentation 06:20 Creating a Decentralized Stablecoin 07:42 Building an Omni-Chain Ecosystem 09:04 Addressing Bad Debt in the Ecosystem 10:28 Partial Liquidation and Dynamic Close Factor 13:38 Upcoming Launch and Deployment 14:54 Discussion on Baseline Protocol 29:28 Upcoming Launch and Plans for the Future 31:47 Wrap Up

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