Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
This week, Pranav Kanade joins the show to discuss the current state of markets. We deep dive into how Pranav finds alpha in crypto, Mamdani's win in NY, have we topped, are L1s overpriced, why the hot money is in AI & more. Enjoy!
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Buy, store and spend ZEC privately using Zashi Wallet download today: electriccoin.co/zashi
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Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users.
Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates]
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00:00 Intro
02:49 The Opportunity For Tokenization
10:27 Mamdani Wins In NY
27:35 Finding Alpha In Crypto
32:05 Ads (Zcash, Katana)
33:17 Are L1s Overpriced?
36:18 Can People Actually Outperform BTC?
45:32 Have We Topped?
49:47 The Hot Money Is In AI
59:08 Ads (Zcash, Katana)
01:00:21 Can Crypto Ever Get To 100m+ Active Users?
01:12:42 Content of The Week
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 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. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
This week, Pranav Kanade joins the show to discuss the current state of markets. We deep dive into how Pranav finds alpha in crypto, Mamdani's win in NY, have we topped, are L1s overpriced, why the hot money is in AI & more. Enjoy!
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Follow Pranav: https://x.com/vaneckpk
Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel
Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz
Follow Empire: twitter.com/theempirepod
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Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh
--
Zcash is encrypted Bitcoin. Your digital bill of rights securing your freedom for the 21st century.
Buy, store and spend ZEC privately using Zashi Wallet download today: electriccoin.co/zashi
--
Katana is a DeFi-first chain built for deep liquidity and high yield. No empty emissions, just real yield and sequencer fees routed back to DeFi users.
Pre-deposit now: Earn high APRs with Turtle Club [app.turtle.club/campaigns/katana] or spin the wheel with Katana Krates [https://app.katana.network/krates]
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00:00 Intro
02:49 The Opportunity For Tokenization
10:27 Mamdani Wins In NY
27:35 Finding Alpha In Crypto
32:05 Ads (Zcash, Katana)
33:17 Are L1s Overpriced?
36:18 Can People Actually Outperform BTC?
45:32 Have We Topped?
49:47 The Hot Money Is In AI
59:08 Ads (Zcash, Katana)
01:00:21 Can Crypto Ever Get To 100m+ Active Users?
01:12:42 Content of The Week
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 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. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
