------ Unichain Is Here! Joining us today is Hayden Adams of Uniswap and Karl Floersch of Optimism to explain the exciting new release and vision for the future of Ethereum and appchains.
------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Start 00:05:51 Announcing Unichain! 00:11:51 How Will Unichain Work? 00:17:21 Superchain And Interoperability 00:19:38 Superchain Enhancements 00:26:12 Unichain User Experience 00:30:43 What About Other Superchains? 00:38:49 Unfragmenting The Fragmentation 00:43:58 Coordinating All Of Ethereum 00:49:08 UNI Token 00:52:47 Should DeFi Live On L1? 00:57:57 What Success Looks Like 01:01:15 The Path To Superchain 01:03:19 Release Dates
------ Unichain Is Here! Joining us today is Hayden Adams of Uniswap and Karl Floersch of Optimism to explain the exciting new release and vision for the future of Ethereum and appchains.
------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Start 00:05:51 Announcing Unichain! 00:11:51 How Will Unichain Work? 00:17:21 Superchain And Interoperability 00:19:38 Superchain Enhancements 00:26:12 Unichain User Experience 00:30:43 What About Other Superchains? 00:38:49 Unfragmenting The Fragmentation 00:43:58 Coordinating All Of Ethereum 00:49:08 UNI Token 00:52:47 Should DeFi Live On L1? 00:57:57 What Success Looks Like 01:01:15 The Path To Superchain 01:03:19 Release Dates
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresDavid Hoffman vs Kain Warwick | KC50 Live From PermissionlessBankless2024-10-12 | The main card of KC50 brought to you by Bankless
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresBitcoins Creator Identity Exposed?Bankless2024-10-11 | 🎮 B3 | THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN GAMING bankless.cc/b3
------ This Weekly Rollup was recorded IRL at Permissionless III. We discuss HBO revealing the identity of Bitcoin’s creator, Uniswap’s Unichain announcement, the new FBI token and David Hoffman vs. Kain Warwick upcoming fight.
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresIs DeFi Illegal Now? Tornado Cash Case UpdateBankless2024-10-08 | Today Jake Chervinsky is back on the podcast to discuss Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm's court case and its implications on DeFi and the crypto industry.
Could DeFi be made illegal in the United States? Are DeFi developers going to be prosecuted if criminals use their code? Is it just DeFi? What other sectors could be at risk?
The answers to these and many other questions are discussed in today’s episode.
0:00 Intro 4:44 Roman Storm’s Case 12:52 Is DeFi at Risk? 18:20 The Ruling & Its Implications 21:29 Money Transmission Explained 25:52 Roman Storm’s Arrest 30:54 Are All DeFi Protocols At Risk? 36:17 Prosecution of Privacy 43:11 What This Ruling Means & What’s Next 48:41 Best & Worst Case Scenario 53:11 Other Sectors At Risk 57:35 Other Cases 1:03:48 Totalitarian Nightmare 1:08:21 SEC Updates 1:12:00 US Election 2024 1:17:30 Geofencing 1:23:21 Are We Winning & Conclusion
A Practical Guide to Geofencing https://variant.fund/articles/practical-guide-to-geofencing/
Defend Roman Storm https://juicebox.money/@defend-roman-storm
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresIs Misinformation Really a Problem?Bankless2024-10-07 | In this episode, we sit down with Nico Perrino, a leading advocate for free speech and individual rights, currently serving at the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). Nico shares his views on the increasing government control over digital speech, the role of social media, and how misinformation and disinformation are shaping our society.
We dive deep into the debate around censorship, the dangers of having a "Ministry of Truth," and the future implications of AI on free speech. Whether it’s the growing concerns about misinformation or the battle between government intervention and freedom of expression, Nico gives us a fresh perspective on navigating these complex issues.
0:00 Intro 2:46 Nico Perino: Free Speech Advocate Introduction 3:17 Social Media Misinformation & AI Concerns 7:14 Debating 1984 & Ministry of Truth 11:49 Misinformation, Fractured Sources, & Consensus 16:36 John Kerry on Governance & Free Speech 21:56 Fractured Truth: Media Referees & COVID 23:26 Morlocks Trap: Conspiracy Theories and Control 24:23 Misinformation Amplified by Algorithms & Bias 32:56 AI as a Tool for Finding Truth 36:59 Misinformation vs. Disinformation 39:58 The Pavel Durov Case 46:50 Comparing Telegram & Apple Encryption Cases 48:05 Brazil's Ban on X & VPN Penalties 52:58 Balkanization of the Internet and Free Speech 56:10 UK Online Safety Act 59:46 Global Misinformation Laws: Australia to U.S. 1:08:00 Government's Role in Protecting Free Speech 1:12:50 Bottom-Up Solutions for Truth & Speech 1:20:23 Inevitability of Censorship's Failures 1:22:33 Advancing Free Speech 1:23:01 Closing & Disclaimers
------ RESOURCES
Nico https://x.com/NicoPerrino
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresWorld War Threat: Good Or Bad For Crypto?!Bankless2024-10-04 | 📣 0x v2 | NEXT GEN PRICING ENGINE bankless.cc/0x
----- In this episode, we discuss escalating global tensions and their impact on crypto markets, questioning whether Bitcoin is a risk-on or risk-off asset in times of instability. We cover legal developments around Tornado Cash, the potential for an XRP ETF amid SEC scrutiny, and Visa’s new fiat tokenization platform on Ethereum. Plus, don’t miss details on the upcoming Kain vs. David fight at Permissionless!
If you don’t have your tickets yet, Bankless has something for you! Bankless listeners - 10% off tickets with BANKLESS10 Bankless citizens - 30% off tickets with the link in the shownotes bankless.cc/PermissionlessDiscount
If you do have tickets and you are a Bankless citizen, don’t forget to sign up for the Bankless Meetup! https://lu.ma/yj5pdeqe
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresIs DeFi in Danger? CFTC Commissioner on Crypto’s Regulatory FutureBankless2024-10-03 | 📣0x v2 | NEXT GEN PRICING ENGINE bankless.cc/0x
------ In this episode, we speak with CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger about the rapidly changing world of cryptocurrency regulation. Commissioner Mersinger provides a detailed look at the differences between the CFTC and SEC, their roles in overseeing digital assets, and how the regulatory landscape is evolving with DeFi and crypto markets. She discusses the CFTC’s recent dissent in the Uniswap case, the challenges of classifying assets as commodities or securities, and the implications of U.S. regulations on the global crypto industry.
Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, a DeFi developer, or just curious about how the U.S. government is approaching these new technologies, this episode offers invaluable insights into the future of crypto regulation.
0:00 Intro 5:20 Commissioner Mersinger 8:20 CFTC vs. SEC Regulation Differences 9:44 Assets: Commodities vs. Securities 21:59 Consensus on Digital Assets as Commodities 26:03 CFTC vs. SEC Rivalry Dynamics 28:25 Bureaucracy a Feature or Bug? 29:34 Overregulation in Crypto: CFTC vs. SEC 36:15 Uniswap Case: CFTC Enforcement Action 47:41 The Regulatory Paradox of Decentralized Finance 1:00:09 CFTC Enforcement Decision-Making Process 1:02:02 Addressing Crypto Prediction markets in crypto 1:15:08 Engagement for Productive Crypto Future 1:19:52 Continuing engagement and conversation is essential 1:20:55 Closing & Disclaimers
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------ The exploration of the Ethereum Roadmap continues.
Today on the show we’re bringing back Mike Neuder who was just on the show to give his defense of the Ethereum Roadmap and we’re also joined by Blockworks Mike Ippolito who brings a wealth of knowledge from around the crypto industry to add his thoughts to the conversation.
We cover the essence of Ethereum, the current state of rollups, value accrual and much more. We end the podcast with just overall bullish vibes and reflecting on what will take to make the promises of the crypto industry manifest in reality. Enjoy!
0:00 Intro 7:29 The Essence of the Argument 17:50 Ethereum and Rollups 33:00 Ethereum’s Schism 40:23 Value Accrual 59:30 Nation State Resistance 1:04:52 The Bull Case for Crypto 1:10:03 What Will Take 1:16:25 Closing & Disclaimers
------ Do you remember the 2008 crisis? It left a mark on many of us, fueling a distrust of bankers and politicians, and leading us to crypto as an alternative to the broken system.
Today’s guest, Austin Campbell, a professor and former Chief Risk Officer at Paxos, explains how crypto, especially stablecoins, can protect everyday Americans from the risks of traditional banks. He’s here to show why the middle class should care about the future of finance.
0:00 Intro 5:18 Austin’s Tweet Defending Crypto 13:55 How the Banking System Works 23:19 Who Manages Bank Risk? 32:37 Depositor Bailouts 41:36 Stablecoin Solution? 59:51 Stablecoin Impact on Banks 1:06:44 U.S. Payments Outdated? 1:10:15 Global Implications of Crypto Adoption 1:17:46 U.S. Regulatory Stance on Crypto 1:24:55 Anti-crypto Policy Motivation 1:32:13 Austin's Advice to Crypto Community 1:35:22 Closing & Disclaimers
------ RESOURCES
Austin Campbell https://x.com/CampbellJAustin
Must Read Threads https://x.com/CampbellJAustin/status/1817590780879397114 https://x.com/CampbellJAustin/status/1821591319816581469 https://x.com/campbelljaustin/status/1823362155984388226
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresWill the US Government Start Buying Bitcoin?! #bitcoin #btc #crypto #cryptocurrency #cryptonewsBankless2024-09-28 | ...The Late Cycle Doomers are Wrong! #crypto #cryptocurrency #ethereum #bitcoin #digitalcurrencyBankless2024-09-27 | ...China’s $500 Billion Stimulus! The Bullish Signal Weve Been Waiting For?Bankless2024-09-27 | 📈 INDEX COOP | LEVERAGE TOKENS bankless.cc/IndexCoop
------ This week we break down China’s massive new economic stimulus package, its biggest move since the pandemic and what it could mean for the global markets. Gary Gensler faced intense bipartisan grilling in Congress, and Nic Carter dropped shocking new insights on ChokePoint 2.0’s legal implications. Plus, Eigenlayer’s token unlock is finally here after months of non-transferability. We’ll also dive into the key moments from Solana’s Breakpoint Conference. Buckle up.
00:29:55 The Roast Of Gary Gensler https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1838602362841374762 https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1838613533061230618 https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1838621580546425045
01:08:26 Meme Of The Week https://x.com/spreekaway/status/1837128008169095172?s=46
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresIs Bitcoin a Dumb Crypto Asset? #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #btc #stocks #markets #crypto #ethereumBankless2024-09-25 | ...Do Democrats Really Hate Crypto? Rep. Ro KhannaBankless2024-09-25 | 📣 SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 bankless.cc/spotify-premium
------ Representative Ro Khanna, a Congressman from California and a key advocate for crypto within the Democratic party joins us on today’s episode. We discuss his efforts to bring crypto into the mainstream, including recent meetings he's helped broker between the White House, the Kamala Harris campaign, and key figures from the crypto industry. We explore the challenges and opportunities for the Democrats to embrace pro-crypto policies, the potential future of crypto regulation, and how this could shape the party's platform moving forward.
------ Gary testifies before Congress of the Hearing Entitled: Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Will Democrats finally change their tune in regard to digital assets? Tune in to hear Ryan and David give their live reactions to Gensler's testimony.
------ Is the Ethereum’s Rollup centric roadmap a Queen Sacrifice blunder? That’s the core question the industry is asking and Bankless has aired some of these dissents.
Today’s episode voices a counter to the doubters. Mike Neuder is an Ethereum developer and previous Bankless guest. He thinks the Ethereum roadmap is pretty great as is, it’s right on track, in fact, his message is to stay the course, play the long game, and watch ETH grow in value as a monetary asset as the Ethereum economy grows across L2s.
0:00 Intro 6:06 Why is the ETH Roadmap Great 12:38 Ethereum’s North Star 17:12 Property Rights 28:14 Rollups 33:20 Rollup Stages 47:38 Data Availability 1:06:25 Value Accrual for ETH 1:15:33 ETH as Money 1:21:35 Closing Thoughts
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresDid We Just Unlock The Key To The Bull Market??Bankless2024-09-20 | 📈 INDEX COOP | LEVERAGE TOKENS bankless.cc/IndexCoop
------ The Fed just cut rates by 50 basis points for the first time since the pandemic, how is the market reacting, should we be excited?
Trump revealed new details about World Liberty Financial. We’ll break down why they’re building it, who’s involved, and what’s going on with the token.
We also have a Tale of Two Chains: Bitcoiners watching Trump buy a burger with Bitcoin in NYC, while Ethereans premiere an Ethereum documentary down the street.
27:03 Trump's Liberty Financial https://x.com/EricTrump/status/1834322630721122521 https://x.com/worldlibertyfi/status/1835748701534404945 https://x.com/alexandergrieve/status/1836006655223275904
32:06 Takes On The Project https://x.com/iamDCinvestor/status/1836006290125987860 https://x.com/worldlibertyfi/status/1835300402163503260?s=46&t=dmRhP54bJmHi0Ppb8BT30Q
34:42 Trump Pays With Bitcoin https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1836510214482284545 https://x.com/crypto_condom/status/1836512092503077146
43:03 The Flyfish Case sec.gov/files/litigation/admin/2024/33-11305.pdf https://x.com/HesterPeirce/status/1835757603860681141 https://x.com/FinancialCmte/status/1836124400695021654 https://x.com/RepFrenchHill/status/1836420981310542092?t=KbWMCpEacfkVWgSADJSgQg&s=19
53:36 New Zora App https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1836399083482742814
56:19 New Fastest Rollup https://x.com/atlasxyz/status/1833880969251524973
57:39 Permissionless Party https://lu.ma/yj5pdeqe Bankless listeners - 10% off tickets with BANKLESS10 Bankless citizens - 30% off tickets with link: bankless.cc/PermissionlessDiscount
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresKyle Samani on the Difference Between ETH and SOL #investing #crypto #solana #ethereum #eth #solBankless2024-09-19 | ...Fed Rate Cut: What Will Happen to Markets?Bankless2024-09-18 | 📣 SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 bankless.cc/spotify-premium
------ Jerome Powell and the Federal Reset is about to cut rates, but the question on everyone’s mind is… What happens next?
Alfonso Peccatiello, known as "Macro Alf," is a macroeconomic analyst and investment strategist and he’s joining the pod to help us figure this out.
- Are these rate cuts just in time or too little too late? - Is the Fed cutting by 25bps or 50bps? - Will we get a recession or the soft landing the FED is hoping for? - What will happen to crypto assets?
We discuss all this and more with Macro Alf, one of the top minds in macro out there.
0:00 Intro 5:41 The Fed is Behind the Curve 12:28 Why Haven’t Things Broke? 18:57 Bad News are Actually Bad News 24:17 Fed Rate Cut Prediction 30:43 Elizabeth Warren’s Letter 35:06 Market Reaction 42:55 How to Prepare 53:20 Probability of Recession 54:48 Debasement 1:05:06 Monetary Plumbing 1:09:09 Debasement Assets 1:11:46 Closing Thoughts
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresNate Silvers 2024 Election Predictions #election2024 #trump #kamalaharris #republicans #democratsBankless2024-09-17 | ...Steven Goldfeder on The Bull Case For Ethereum L2’sBankless2024-09-17 | 📣 SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 bankless.cc/spotify-premium
------ Steven Goldfeder is back on the podcast today to discuss Arbitrum’s and all Ethereum L2 FUD.
Is a win for Arbitrum also a win for Ethereum, or is Arbitrum competing for users and liquidity? Steven addresses governance concerns and discusses the decentralization of Arbitrum’s Sequencer.
In the second half of the show, we get into the latest developments in the Arbitrum ecosystem, including Stylus, Bold, Orbit, and Timeboost.
0:00 Intro 4:01 L1 vs. L2 Relationship 10:45 Use Cases of the L1 vs. L2s 18:56 Fastest Blockchain 20:05 Decentralization Priority 25:15 Sequencer Debate 33:06 Arbitrum x Espresso 38:02 Optimistic Rollups Capturing Ethereum Governance? 41:58 What Does Arbitrum Want From the L1 45:21 Increasing Block Times? 49:17 Arbitrum Ecosystem 52:21 How Does Stylus Work? 57:22 Web2 Devs Now Web3 Devs 1:03:02 Arbitrum’s Next 10x 1:08:17 Closing & Disclaimers
------ That’s right, Bankless Nation, BlackRock on the podcast today.
BlackRock is the world’s largest asset manager, a company that manages over $10 trillion dollars in assets around the world, to put it in perspective, that’s 5 times the crypto market cap. Let’s just say what they do has ripple effects in global markets.
But here at Bankless we wanted to figure out what they’re doing in crypto. That’s why we brought Robbie Mitchnick, BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets.
We explore Crypto narratives in TradFi, how they measure the risk profile of Crypto, their plans for the future of ETFs, Tokenization and even DeFi.
0:00 Intro 5:36 What is BlackRock? 7:33 BlackRock’s Crypto Arc 14:42 Digital Assets Team 17:01 BlackRock Bitcoin ETF 20:33 Investor Education 22:48 Narratives 24:58 Risk Management 34:04 Regulatory Environment 38:27 The Future of ETFs 42:30 Tokenization 51:00 What Needs to be Built 54:26 The State of DeFi 57:03 BlackRock’s Crypto Mission 1:00:44 Closing & Disclaimers
------ RESOURCES
Robbie https://x.com/robbiemitchnick
Blackrock https://x.com/BlackRock
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresMike Novogratz Advice for Investors #investing #cypto #podcast #bitcoin #stocks #markets #etheruemBankless2024-09-14 | ...Crypto Needs to Deserve the Next Bull Market! #investing #cypto #podcast #bitcoin #ethereumBankless2024-09-13 | ...Presidential Debate Crypto Impact & DeFis U.S. Congress Hearing!Bankless2024-09-13 | 🔥The Bankless Summit | 70% of for Citizens | 20% code WRU20 https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1832085867483083211 bankless.com/join
------ This week in crypto, the Trump vs. Harris debate sparked chatter, but did the markets react? DeFi had its first U.S. congressional hearing—how’d it go?
Friend.tech burned its keys—abandoning? ENS integrated with PayPal and Venmo, while Coinbase launched their cbBTC, and Sony might release a stablecoin.
42:41 Sony Stable Yen https://x.com/delzennejc/status/1833243834563650038
43:21 Friend.Tech team renounces control of smart contracts https://x.com/friendtech/status/1832581118165709140 https://x.com/functi0nZer0/status/1833178200685318213 https://x.com/MacroMate8/status/1833393620407488542 https://x.com/friendtech/status/1833259362711986335
48:55 ENS was integrated with PayPal and Venmo! https://x.com/ensdomains/status/1833536140529570039 https://x.com/brantlymillegan/status/1833568986547818820?
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresThe 4 Year Cycle is DEAD! #investing #cypto #podcast #bitcoin #ethereum #cryptocurrencyinvestmentBankless2024-09-12 | ...Yuval Noah Harari - New Book Nexus Will AI Kill Democracy?Bankless2024-09-12 | 🎬 DEBRIEF | Ryan & David Unpacking the Episode: bankless.com/debrief-the-yuval-noah-harari-interview
------ Today on a special in-person recording of Bankless we welcome special guest and best selling author, Yuval Noah Harari. Yuval is best known for his book Sapiens, and today, he is introducing ideas from his next book Nexus.
We go deep down the history rabbit hole and explore the question, if human beings are so wise, why are we so self destructive?
------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Start 00:08:07 The World of Information Networks 00:10:59 Truth vs Information 00:21:28 Tribal Consequences 00:25:05 Naive View Of Information 00:34:27 Populist View Of Information 00:44:54 Inventing New Mechanisms 00:53:33 A Brief History Of Information Networks 00:58:43 The Most Successful Story Ever Told 01:05:13 Story vs Information Network 01:12:29 Story Of Debt Clay Tablets 01:14:53 Entering the Age Of AI 01:20:50 Self Correcting Mechanisms 01:25:35 The Potential Of Crypto
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresIs This Ethereum’s Bottom? | Ben CowenBankless2024-09-10 | 🌊 KELP | DEPOSIT ETH WITH GAIN TODAY https://kelpdao.xyz/gain/?utm_source=Bankless ------
When is this all going to reverse?
That’s the question we asked Benjamin Cowen, YouTuber, Founder of Into The CryptoVerse and famous chart maximalist who does some fantastic technical analysis.
The main goal of this pod is to understand if we're currently going through Ethereum’s bottom but we also cover:
- Are crypto 4 year cycles dead? - What’s next for ETH/BTC? - How’s Ben positioning his portfolio for what’s coming?
0:00 Intro 5:33 Where Are We? 7:44 4 Year Cycles 22:52 ETH/BTC Ratio 29:28 ETH Price Analysis 37:55 Blue Chips vs Altcoins 55:32 ETH/BTC Final Equilibrium 1:01:11 Idiosyncratic Events 1:13:34 The Flippening 1:16:23 The Bull Market 1:20:58 2026 1:25:00 Presidential Election 1:27:30 Ben’s Portfolio 1:32:08 Closing Thoughts
------ Why does Bitcoin sucks and is inferior to Gold?
Peter Schiff is a financial commentator and economist that is relentlessly bullish on gold and a famous skeptic of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
He covers a ton of ground in this podcast, from what money really is, why gold can't be disrupted as the ultimate store of value, why we should abolish the Federal Reserve and principles to grow your wealth.
0:00 Intro 7:07 What is Money? 15:05 Why is Gold the Apex Money? 27:59 Gold vs. Bitcoin Custody 36:27 Gold in The Internet Age 43:08 Gold as a Productive Asset 49:30 Gold vs. Bitcoin Demographics 53:90 Can Gold be Disrupted? 1:04:20 Should we Abolish The Federal Reserve? 1:13:33 Is the Stock Market Overpriced? 1:20:09 Principles to Grow Wealth 1:25:30 Steelmanning Crypto 1:36:17 Closing & Disclaimers
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresCrypto Markets at a Crossroads: What Happens Next?Bankless2024-09-06 | 🌊 KELP | Deposit ETH with Gain today https://kelpdao.xyz/gain/?utm_source=Bankless
------ This week in crypto, Trump’s new DeFi project sparked debate—is it legit or a grift? After the SEC, the CFTC targeted Uniswap—what’s going on with regulators?
Brazil’s Twitter ban also made waves—what does it mean for free speech and crypto’s role in resisting censorship?
Markets are asking if the 4-year cycle is dead, and Ryan has three takes on the lackluster crypto prices and what it could mean moving forward.
On the bright side, Polymarket is now on the Bloomberg terminal, and Coinbase is looking to bank the robots—an exciting step for AI and crypto.
18:30 Trump revealed more about his DeFi project, World Liberty Financial! worldlibertyfinancial.com https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1829141447087648796 https://x.com/lex_node/status/1831084542377206220 https://x.com/lex_node/status/1831105068952961399 https://x.com/nic__carter/status/1831145983847137451 https://x.com/worldlibertyfi/status/1831348462635397271 https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1829500453152837828
32:07 Brazil banned Twitter https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1829778143449698764 https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1831015509384364428
48:39 Bloomberg added Polymarket election data to Terminal https://x.com/M_McDonough/status/1829166689516442043 https://x.com/shayne_coplan/status/1830984489259901203
53:11 AIs are now paying other AIs with crypto https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1829623778726592804
56:32 MEME of the Week https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1831386476841726226
59:03 Closing & Disclaimers
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresRobinhoods CEO vision for the future of Crypto #investing #cryptocurrency #crypto #stocksBankless2024-09-04 | ...Is the Ethereum Roadmap Off Track?Bankless2024-09-04 | 🎬 DEBRIEF | Ryan & David Unpacking the Episode: bankless.com/debrief-the-max-resnick-interview
------ Is the Ethereum roadmap… off track? Have we lost the plot? Are L2s running interference, intercepting all the users, transactions, and value from reaching the L1? And if all of this is real, and not just FUD, what should we do about it?
We have Max Resnick on the show today, he's an Ethereum researcher working at Special Mechanism Group and he’s got some opinions that are contrary to what is typically found out of the Ethereum Rollup Centric Roadmap.
Max explains why Ethereum is breaking down on its vision for bringing the world onto decentralized, censorship resistant, permissionless blockchains, and suggests possible alternative directions.
0:00 Intro 5:08 Max’s Contrarian Take 12:20 The State of Rollups 17:59 Are L2s Extensions of Ethereum? 27:52 What Needs to Change 44:33 Based Rollups 50:05 The Holy Grail Blockchain 59:02 Scaling the L1 1:05:29 Max’s Incentives 1:09:53 Why Not Solana? 1:14:06 Navigating ETH’s Roadmap 1:18:05 ETH: The Asset 1:22:15 Value Capture 1:23:58 Call to Action 1:26:43 Closing & Disclaimers
------ RESOURCES
Max Resnick https://x.com/MaxResnick1
Max Resnick Holy Grail Blockchain Tweet https://x.com/MaxResnick1/status/1826630256008331301
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresWhy are Stocks up but Crypto is not? #investing #crypto #stocks #stockmarket #cryptocurrency #btcBankless2024-09-03 | ...David Bailey drops truth bomb on politics! #investing #politics #crypto #bitcoin #trumpBankless2024-09-02 | ...Cynthia Lummis: The BITCOIN Act - BTC in U.S. Reserves?Bankless2024-09-02 | 🎬 DEBRIEF | Ryan & David unpacking the episode: bankless.com/debrief-the-cynthia-lummis-interview
------ U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is a leading Bitcoin advocate in Congress who recently introduced her proposal, "the Bitcoin Act," which seeks to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the United States of America. In today's episode, we explore how the bill could address the $35 trillion debt, the conversion of gold certificates to Bitcoin, and its economic implications.
0:00 Intro 6:40 The Bitcoin Act 10:01 Gold to Digital Gold 15:01 U.S. Strategic Reserves 18:00 U.S. Discretion in Selling Forfeited Bitcoin 20:44 Is Bitcoin Ready for Federal Reserve Backing? 23:24 Bitcoin Adoption to Tackle U.S. Debt 28:17 Bitcoin's Potential Impact 33:15 Being First in Bitcoin Strategic Reserves 39:22 Pros vs. Cons of Bitcoin Strategic Reserves 49:08 Bipartisan Prospects and Democratic Silence 53:52 Conservative Support vs. Liberal Adoption 56:30 Trump vs. Harris on Crypto Legislation
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosures Telegram CEO Arrested! Our Privacy Is Under Attack!Bankless2024-08-30 | Welcome back to the Bankless Friday Weekly Rollup. First up, why Telegram founder Pavel Durov was arrested in France and what it means for the future of privacy. Then, drama at the Ethereum Foundation as they sell $100M worth of ETH. And finally, the latest Wells Notice from the SEC, which company got it? ------ 🌊 KELP | Deposit ETH with Gain today https://kelpdao.xyz/gain/?utm_source=Bankless ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:
00:21:01 What Are The Charges? https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1828915121823068476 https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1828122303047033327
00:24:03 Encryption
00:27:47 Takes On This Issue https://x.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/1828077245606342672 https://x.com/VitalikButerin/status/1827602680388239582 https://x.com/Kasparov63/status/1827819652535489007 https://x.com/NoelleInMadrid/status/1827798993017127243
00:52:26 Does Vitalik Hate DeFi? https://x.com/VitalikButerin/status/1827583576751181961 https://x.com/kaiynne/status/1821020189594669398 https://x.com/RhettShipp/status/1827911788488487047 https://x.com/haydenzadams/status/1828452122385424718 https://x.com/VitalikButerin/status/1828448417585971661
01:13:22 Most Unattractive Hobbies... https://x.com/nic__carter/status/1827862983034245338
01:14:50 Moment Of Zen https://x.com/songadaymann/status/1828885208227332591?s=46
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresBitcoin to $100,000 - Tom Lee #investing #cryptocurrency #bitcoinBankless2024-08-29 | ...How Crypto Is Transforming Argentinas EconomyBankless2024-08-29 | Today we're diving into the vibrant crypto ecosystem of Argentina as experienced at Aleph, a unique crypto pop-up city in Buenos Aires. You’ll hear from three influential guests - Marcelo Cavazzoli of Lemon Cash, Federico Ogue of Buenbit, and Manuel Beaudroit of Belo - who are leading the charge in Argentina’s crypto revolution.
The episode provides deep insights into why Argentina is becoming a global hub for crypto adoption, driven by grassroots enthusiasm and supported by the pro-crypto stance of the new government. Expect a blend of personal stories, expert opinions, and an exploration of how crypto is empowering millions in Argentina amidst the failing Argentine Peso.
------ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Start 00:16:37 Intro and Market Size 00:26:49 Demographics 00:30:29 Why isn't everyone using stablecoins? 00:37:14 Custody and Trust 00:42:29 Creating Crypto Power Users 00:49:08 Preferred Way Of Growing Wealth 00:55:28 Dealing With Competition 01:03:10 Building Under the Argentine Laws 01:12:21 Javier Milei 01:18:12 Crypto's Future In Argentina
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresFmr House Speaker Paul Ryan’s Solution to the U.S. Debt CrisisBankless2024-08-28 | It’s been a while since former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan was in the public spotlight, but in this episode, we discover his surprising stance: he’s bullish on crypto! In fact, he believes that crypto could be crucial in staving off a U.S. debt crisis. We dive deep into his core argument and explore a range of related topics, such as: - America’s debt crisis - The potential loss of the U.S. reserve currency status - How crypto could help the U.S. stay ahead of China - Why the left is anti-crypto - Crypto under a Trump vs. Kamala’s administration
This episode highlights how crypto is becoming an essential issue in Washington. Tune in for a comprehensive look at crypto’s growing influence on U.S. politics and beyond.
0:00 Intro 5:11 Why Politics Are Messier 7:36 Being Speaker of the House 11:27 Paul’s WSJ Stablecoin Op-Ed 16:47 Paul’s Intro to Crypto 18:54 U.S. Debt Crisis 26:05 Losing Reserve Currency 28:29 CBDCs vs. Stablecoins 38:06 KYC Stablecoins & Legislation 43:27 Anti-Crypto Army 46:16 Is the Left Anti-Crypto? 51:03 Right vs. Left Crypto Adoption 55:50 Kamala vs. Trump 58:49 Advice to Bankless Listeners 1:01:18 Closing & Disclaimers
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosures Why is ETH Down so bad?Bankless2024-08-26 | SOL/ETH is up 300% YoY and ETH/BTC is down 50% over the last 2 years. Why is that? Why is ETH underperforming so bad?
Kyle Samani is the Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Multicoin Capital. Kyle and Multicoin have been one of the largest investors and proponents of Solana. They have been spearheading the ‘integrated blockchain’ investment theses even before the success of Solana redefined that corner of crypto.
This episode is not intended to be a debate like the Anatoly vs Justin Drake one. Ryan and David are mostly going to sit back and hear Kyle’s perspective and reasoning as to why ETH has been down so bad in this crypto cycle. Enjoy!
0:00 Intro 5:40 Ethereum in a Vacuum 10:10 ETH Vs. BTC 25:50 Broken Layer2 Interoperability 34:46 Value Capture 51:46 What Needs to Change 55:23 Decentralization 1:06:34 Solana 1:12:25 Steelmanning Ethereum 1:17:49 Closing & Disclaimers
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresThe Current Understanding of ETH in TradFi #investing #cypto #eth #ethereum #ethetfBankless2024-08-24 | ...How the 2024 election will impact the stock market! #investing #crypto #stocks #election2024Bankless2024-08-23 | ...Can TRON Really Be The Biggest Winner This Cycle?!Bankless2024-08-23 | Tron has been on a tear ranking second in stablecoin supply, highest number of token holders at 143.5 million, and has the second highest TVL among layer 1's at over $8 billion dollars.
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------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresHow to Prepare for The Great Taking! #investing #cypto #podcast #recession #cryptocurrencyBankless2024-08-22 | ...Why Robinhoods CEO is bullish on crypto. #investing #cypto #trading #bitcoin #ethereum #stocksBankless2024-08-21 | ...Mega ETH vs Monad: The Battle To Shape Ethereums FutureBankless2024-08-21 | 🌊 KELP | Deposit ETH with Gain today https://kelpdao.xyz/gain/?utm_source=Bankless
------ Today we're talking EVM, specifically how Mega ETH and Monad are planning to make Ethereum SUPER fast.
We answer: 1 - Which is faster, more decentralized, and more censorship-resistant? 2 - How did Monad and MegaETH build large communities before even launching a testnet, let alone a mainnet? 3 - What are their thoughts on criticism that building with the EVM is like building on quicksand? Could this eat at Solana's value proposition?
00:00:00 Start 00:05:48 Intro To Monad 00:11:47 How Does Monad Fit Into Ethereum? 00:14:08 What is Mega ETH? 00:18:31 Similarites and Differences 00:21:38 Architectual Impact 00:28:58 Decentralization - Monad 00:34:56 Decentralization - Mega 00:39:43 Who's More Decentralized? 00:49:27 In Summary 00:57:24 Software Effeciency 01:06:50 Monolithic vs Modular 01:15:11 Community 01:28:37 Why Choose The EVM? 01:33:07 When Mainnet?
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------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosuresWhats Next for Markets? Macro Expert Louis-Vincent GaveBankless2024-08-20 | In this episode, Ryan is joined by Louis-Vincent Gave, a macro analyst with 7 bold investment ideas to help you navigate the chaos.
From avoiding the bond market’s pitfalls to rethinking the 60/40 strategy and why Asia is the future, Louis' ideas are thought-provoking and actionable. Whether you’re worried about a recession or curious about crypto, these ideas will give you new insights into where to put your money. This and all Bankless content is never financial advice.
0:00 Intro 4:43 Louis Intro 5:05 Louis Book & Theme 6:30 Current Decade Uncertain? 9:49 Crisis in Asia - 3 Anomalies 15:21 Bear Market: Crypto vs. Equity 23:05 Bond Investors Losing Money 26:25 Who’s Buying Bonds? 29:16 Pension Funds & Math 33:35 Current Safe Investments? 40:29 Current Ideal Portfolio 50:22 Equity U.S. vs. Others 54:00 Ryan’s Countertakes 55:10 Louis on U.S. Property Rights 57:25 Louis on U.S. Tech 1:00:56 U.S. vs. China 1:04:34 Non-U.S. Equity 1:06:32 Value Over Growth 1:11:04 What’s Warren Waiting For? 1:13:06 Home Bias & Base Case 1:18:46 Dollar Devaluing 1:24:18 Louis on Crypto 1:27:09 Bitcoin vs. Gold 1:28:20 Louis’s Dad & Crypto 1:29:30 Closing & Disclosures
------ Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here: bankless.com/disclosures Crypto will win the 2024 election either way! #cryptocurrency #investing #election2024 #politicsBankless2024-08-19 | ...Trump vs. Kamala for the Future of CryptoBankless2024-08-19 | 🐡 PUFFER | CHECK OUT PUFFER UNIFI bankless.cc/PufferUnifi
------ How in the world did Trump pivot to Pro-Crypto?
David Bailey is the CEO and Cofounder of Bitcoin Media, which you might also know as Bitcoin Magazine He has just finished throwing the Bitcoin 2024 Conference, he’s been in Bitcoin since it’s inception and he’s now at the forefront of the world of politics where Bitcoin has been meaningfully intersecting with the Trump Administration.
We talk mostly about Trump and his crypto policies. We then contrast it with Kamala Harris and the Democrats. And we finish with why David is so bullish on Bitcoin and why he has fallen in love with the idea of Bitcoin.