Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
This week, we're excited to share with our community a bonus episode from PERMISSIONLESS IV, which just took place this past week in Brooklyn, NY. This is a Fireside Chat with Yano and Konstantin Richter of Blockdaemon and it brings all the alpha for builders and investors in the space!
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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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CHAPTERS
00:25 - Intro
01:00 - Operating In Crypto Throughout The Years
02:50 - Navigating Narratives
05:09 - Blockdaemon's Business Model
08:49 - Balancing Where Industry Is Today VS Tomorrow
12:49 - IPO Strategies For Blockdaemon
17:35 - Institutional Outlook Over Next 12 Months
21:20 - US As Crypto World Leader
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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, we're excited to share with our community a bonus episode from PERMISSIONLESS IV, which just took place this past week in Brooklyn, NY. This is a Fireside Chat with Yano and Konstantin Richter of Blockdaemon and it brings all the alpha for builders and investors in the space!
--
Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross.
Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts
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Follow Konstantin - https://x.com/konstantin11
Follow Jason - https://x.com/jasonyanowitz
Follow Empire: twitter.com/theempirepod
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Join the Empire Telegram: https://t.me/+CaCYvTOB4Eg1OWJh
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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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CHAPTERS
00:25 - Intro
01:00 - Operating In Crypto Throughout The Years
02:50 - Navigating Narratives
05:09 - Blockdaemon's Business Model
08:49 - Balancing Where Industry Is Today VS Tomorrow
12:49 - IPO Strategies For Blockdaemon
17:35 - Institutional Outlook Over Next 12 Months
21:20 - US As Crypto World Leader
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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.
