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James Wynn’s Fall, Ethereum’s Rise, and the Death of the Foundation Era – The Chopping Block

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew tackles a triple-header of crypto’s growing pains: the bizarre saga of James Wynn—a memecoin gambler whose billion-dollar positions on Hyperliquid ended in public ruin; the Ethereum Foundation’s surprise rebrand into “Protocol” and its sudden embrace of hierarchy; and a bold manifesto from Miles Jennings calling for the end of crypto foundations as we know them. Is radical transparency a feature or a trap? Is Ethereum finally prioritizing execution over vibes? And are foundations just offshore theater—or necessary guardians of decentralization? The gang debates all this and more in a conversation that asks: who’s really in control of crypto—and should they be? Show highlights 🔹 James Wynn: From $1B to $16 – The infamous Hyperliquid trader wipes out, then begs for donations… and opens new positions days later 🔹 Liquidation Theater – Was Wynn’s downfall market manipulation, a psyop, or just crypto doing what it always does? 🔹 Hyperliquid Transparency Debate – CZ, Jump, and Hyperliquid clash over whether radical openness helps or harms 🔹 Stop-Hunting Season – Tarun explains why onchain liquidation is more deterministic—but not necessarily more malicious 🔹 Ethereum Foundation Rebrands – Meet “Protocol”: a new structure, a new strategy, and maybe… a new hierarchy 🔹 The End of Purge & Surge – Is Ethereum finally abandoning the meme roadmap and focusing on shipping? 🔹 Tim Beiko’s New Role – A surprising centralization of coordination—and why the ETH community seems to like it 🔹 DUCS vs. DUNA – The crew proposes a new Ethereum acronym—and debates Miles Jennings’ push to end the foundation model 🔹 Are Foundations Just Offshore Theater? – Haseeb argues it’s time to kill the Cayman entity and rethink DAO legal structures 🔹 The Legal Marketing Wars – Tarun and Tom debate whether crypto’s governance evolution is genuine—or just “intellectual shilling”

The ZAO Presents: Let's Talk About Web 3 Ep. 1 w/OHNAHJI B, EZinCrypto & BetterCallZaal

Let’s Talk About Web3 – Episode 1 Welcome to the very first episode of Let’s Talk About Web3 — a weekly livestream where we break down what’s happening across onchain culture, creator tools, decentralized platforms, and experimental governance. Whether you're deep in the space or just getting started, this show is designed to make Web3 accessible, honest, and community-driven. Hosted by EZ, Ohnahji, and BetterCallZaal. This week, we explore tipping protocols, off-ramping strategies, and the platforms shaping the future of social onchain. Full breakdown below. Episode Sections & Timestamps 0:00 – Intro and Normie.tech We kick off by talking about Normie.tech, a tool built for simplifying crypto onboarding with direct, no-jargon interfaces. 3:40 – CRO Token and Crypto.com Controversy A look into Crypto.com’s decision to remint previously burned CRO tokens, and what this means for trust in token economics. 9:20 – Off-Ramping and Web3 Credit Cards We explore different ways to exit the crypto ecosystem, including crypto-linked debit cards and trusted off-ramp services. 15:15 – In Process: What We’re Testing and Building A quick roundup of the platforms and tools we’re currently experimenting with — from token design to emerging social layers. 20:50 – Farcaster Momentum Farcaster is heating up. We break down why so many builders are moving here, and what makes it different from other Web3 social protocols. 27:30 – Deso and Vibecoding A conversation on Deso and the idea of "vibecoding" — turning energy and culture into programmable infrastructure. 34:00 – $10K $DEGEN Daily Allowance on Farcaster How the Farcaster community is using a $10,000 daily $DEGEN pool to reward creators through social tipping. We talk mechanics and impact. 41:45 – Lens Protocol Update A quick update on the Lens ecosystem, its developer community, and how it’s evolving to support new social apps. 48:10 – Community Episodes Preview We wrap with a preview of future episodes featuring community builders, artists, and developers from across the Web3 space. Watch the Weekly Livestream Live every week on: twitch.tv/bettercallzaal twitch.tv/ohnahji twitch.tv/ezincrypto Join the Community Visit ltaw3.thezao.com to jump into the conversation, share your ideas, and shape future episodes.

Base Stage 1 Decentralization: Tom Vieira on Unlocking the Future of Onchain Transactions

In this special episode, I sit down with Tom Vieira, Head of Product at Base, the L2 chain that’s becoming a cornerstone of the onchain future. We talk about Base’s Stage 1 decentralization, what that milestone means, and how Tom and his team are laser-focused on their North Star: sub-second, sub-cent transactions for global onchain activity. Tom also gives builders some real insights into the tools and products Base is developing to empower developers, making it easier than ever to build onchain apps and experiences. Then we go deep on Tom’s personal journey—from being a musician with a vision for fairer ownership to becoming a leader at one of the most important infrastructure teams in crypto. His perspective on how smart contracts can revolutionize music, art, and creator economies is must-hear alpha for Web3 artists and builders. 🎙️ What We Cover: What Stage 1 decentralization means for Base The path to sub-second, sub-cent transactions How Base supports and unlocks developers Tom’s journey from musician to Web3 product leader The future of onchain creator ownership 🔗 Learn More & Follow: 👉 Explore Base: base.org 👉 Follow Tom Vieira on X: @neodaoist 👉 Follow me for more Web3 builder interviews: @latenightonbase 💬 DM me if you’d like to be featured on the show! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping the onchain economy.

DevNTell - Web3 App Development Made Easy with Thirdweb

In this week's episode of DevNTell we are joined by Joseph Ortega whose a solutions engineer at Thirdweb. Thirdweb is the best full stack, open-source development platform for web3 apps & games. Viewers of this DevNTell will see Joseph show us how to build the best web3 experiences with a single source of tooling, namely Thirdweb. Brought to you by our friends at Arbitrum 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Sponsor Message from Arbitrum 01:25 Welcoming Joseph Ortega from Thirdweb 02:28 Joseph's Journey into Tech and Thirdweb 06:58 Overview of Thirdweb 14:27 Thirdweb Playground and Live Demo 17:39 Code Snippets and Component Customization 18:42 Account Abstraction and Gas Sponsorship 19:52 Universal Bridge and Payment Flows 22:05 Transaction Mode and Smart Contract Interactions 23:04 Engine API and Blockchain Interactions 23:36 Indexer and On-Chain Data Queries 25:56 Introducing Nebula: AI for Blockchain — GUEST & HOST 🤝 Joseph Ortega, Solutions Engineer @ Thirdweb - https://x.com/Wolfmaximus_ 🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s — Sponsor To help support this podcast, build your next dApp using Arbitrum ℹ️ Docs: https://devdao.to/arbitrum ℹ️ Tutorials: https://devdao.to/arbitrum — RESOURCES Episode Links ℹ️ Thirdweb - https://thirdweb.com/ ℹ️ Thirdweb X Account - https://x.com/thirdweb 🗞️ Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://devdao.to/yt-newsletter 📆 Sign-up for FREE workshops & events - https://devdao.to/yt-events 🌳 Land your Dream Job in Web3 | Developer DAO Jobs - https://devdao.to/jobs 🤝 Partner with Developer DAO - https://devdao.to/partner-with-us 😎 Follow us on Twitter - https://devdao.to/yt-twitter 🎥 Sign Up to Showcase your Project DevNTell - https://devdao.to/devntell-signup

E120: Raoul Pal: How to Get Rich in Crypto (without getting lucky)

Raoul Pal, CEO of Real Vision and Global Macro Investor, shares his brutally honest guide to building wealth in crypto without getting destroyed along the way.From his controversial 70% allocation to SUI to why buying a house with crypto profits means "winning the game of life," Raoul reveals the simple yet powerful strategies most investors overlook. In this episode:• The simple Bitcoin strategy every beginner should follow• Why Raoul moved from Solana to being 70% in SUI• The overlooked long-term value of NFTs and digital art• How AI's advancement is reshaping consciousness itself& more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana: https://jup.ag/ 💳 KAST is a global financial platform that enables users to manage and spend stablecoins and cryptocurrencies using a Visa Card or Apple Pay. Available in over 100 countries: https://kastfinance.app.link/SHIFT 🔓 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

E118: Anthony Scaramucci: Bitcoin was the Greatest Scam in the world (now it's 70% of my net worth)

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and former White House Communications Director, reveals his transformation from Bitcoin skeptic to having over 70% of his net worth in digital assets.In this conversation, Scaramucci shares his journey from financial anxiety in a blue-collar family to Wall Street success, including the pivotal $10,000 check from his father that changed his life's trajectory. He delves into the psychological aspects of wealth, explaining why even billionaires remain perpetually anxious and how to overcome the "paradox of wealth" that often leads to isolation.In this episode, we talk about:• How childhood financial anxiety shaped Scaramucci's drive• The paradox of wealth and why money often leads to isolation• Transitioning from Bitcoin skeptic to having 70% of his net worth in it• Why celebrating others' success is the key to happiness• The case for tokenizing markets beyond Bitcoin• Why America needs a strategic Bitcoin reserve& much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence. Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/ 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ DISCLAIMERThe info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.

E116: CoFounder of Sonic Labs: Why He Gave Away Billions in Crypto (and now completely regrets it)

In this revealing conversation, DeFi pioneer Andre Cronje discusses building protocols worth billions and his decision to give away 100% of the tokens. After creating Yearn Finance without keeping anything for himself, Andre shares how these experiences dramatically changed his view of human nature. From facing SEC threats to his work on Sonic blockchain, he explains why his approach to crypto has fundamentally changed. Discover why one of the industry's most influential builders now plans to align incentives differently in his upcoming projects.In this episode, we talk about: • Crypto World Fascination• The Truth Behind Solidly• The Struggles of Online Fame• Going All-In on Crypto• Giving Away 100% of Tokens• Why Andre No Longer Trusts Anyone• The Pressure of People's Money& much more! __________________________________ PARTNERS 💳 Trezor is the safest cold storage wallets for crypto security and financial independence.Buy your Trezor Wallet (use PROMO Code from the video for a 10% discount): https://trezor.io/?transaction_id=1026f18ed46409e495c6db4bff90ab&offer_id=133&affiliate_id=35356 🚀 Jupiter is the most used Decentralized Exchange in Crypto and the largest DEX by volume on Solana.https://jup.ag/ 🌱 Bitwise Asset Management is the crypto specialist asset manager with more than $10 billion client assets and more than 30 crypto solutions across ETFs, index funds, alpha strategies, staking, and more.https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ 💧Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible.https://sui.io/♾ Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. https://www.coinsilium.com 🔘 Mantle Network enhances dApp development with Ethereum's security, low fees, and quick transactions through innovative layer-2 technology. Users can stake ETH for mETH, contributing to a transparent, community-driven ecosystem governed by $MNT token holders, fostering innovation and collaboration.https://www.mantle.xyz __________________________________ FOLLOW ANDRE CRONJE • Twitter: https://x.com/andrecronjetech • Twitter: https://x.com/SonicLabs • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-cronje/ • Website: https://www.soniclabs.com/ FOLLOW KEVIN & WHEN SHIFT HAPPENS👇 Twitter (X): https://x.com/KevinWSHPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinwshpod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevinfollonier_ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfollonier/ Website: https://www.podpage.com/when-shift-happens/ __________________________________ DISCLAIMER The info contained herein is for informational purposes only. Nothing herein shall be construed to be financial, legal, or tax advice. The content of this video is solely the opinions of the speakers who are not a licensed financial advisor or registered investment advisor. Trading cryptocurrencies poses considerable risk of loss. The speakers do not guarantee any particular outcome.#Entrepreneurship #Crypto #News

DevNTell - Innovating the future of on-chain finance with Mantle

​​​​​​​​In this week's episode of DevNTell we will be joined by John Nguyen whose a DevRel from Mantle. Mantle is building the largest sustainable hub for on-chain finance with core innovative pillars Mantle Network, mETH Protocol, and Function BTC. Viewers of this DevNTell will see John give us an overview of Mantle and tell us about their ongoing Cookathon! Brought to you by our friends at Arbitrum 00:00 Introduction to DevNTell 00:53 Sponsor Message 01:34 Guest Introduction: John Nguyen from Mantle 01:56 John's Journey into Tech and Crypto 06:22 Overview of Mantle 13:07 Cookathon: Mantle's Flagship Hackathon 16:33 Themes and Participation in the Cookathon 23:46 Mantle and AI? 25:18 Q&A Session — GUEST & HOST 🤝 John, DevRel @ Mantle - https://x.com/0xjooohn 🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s — Sponsor To help support this podcast, build your next dApp using Arbitrum ℹ️ Docs: https://devdao.to/arbitrum ℹ️ Tutorials: https://devdao.to/arbitrum — RESOURCES Episode Links ℹ️ Website - https://group.mantle.xyz/ ℹ️ Cookathon info - https://www.cookathon.dev/ ℹ️ Mantle X Account - https://x.com/Mantle_Official 🗞️ Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://devdao.to/yt-newsletter 📆 Sign-up for FREE workshops & events - https://devdao.to/yt-events 🤝 Partner with Developer DAO - https://devdao.to/partner-with-us 😎 Follow us on X - https://devdao.to/yt-twitter 🎥 Sign Up to Showcase your Project DevNTell - https://devdao.to/devntell-signup

16: Anjan Katta - A Sunrise Over Computing

Anjan Katta (https://x.com/AnjanKatta) is Founder and CEO of Daylight (https://daylightcomputer.com/), a new type of computer company. Having a conversation with Anjan is a bit like trying reign in a wild animal: his horsepower, wide-ranging philosophical interests, and unbelievable depth in the areas he cares about make him one of a kind. Fortunately, all of that energy is being channeled into his life's work, Daylight Computer Company. Daylight's mission is to build a computer that amplifies our humanity. That starts with Daylight's first product: The DC1, a tablet that combines the power and functionality of an iPad with the screen of a kindle. Anjan has been building Daylight for seven years across extensive research on screens and hardware, many near deaths, and mission-driven motivation. Anjan sees computers as a "magical medium" that we're in relationship with, unlike other tools. Unfortunately, "optimization of the means, yet confusion of goals" has led the technology industry to building hardware and software that sits in what he calls a "messy medium." With devices that can do anything and everything, they often fail to empower us toward the vision Steve Jobs called the bicycle for the mind. Throughout, Anjan and I discuss a philosophy toward life, career, design, and creating meaning that I hope will inspire you, whether you work on technology or not. May we all aim to get closer to ourselves and our humanity. Transcript and all links: https://dialectic.fm/anjan-katta --- This episode is brought to you by Hampton, a private, highly vetted membership for founders. Hampton makes entrepreneurship less lonely by matching you with a core group of likeminded founders along with community, events, retreats, and more. Visit https://joinhampton.com/community to learn more and apply. --- Timestamps - (0:04): Hampton - (1:57): Anjan Intro - (3:54): A Bicycle for the Mind and The Computer: Tool or Medium? - (13:15): The Core of the Computer as a Magical Medium: Relationship - (16:39): The Waterslide/fall of Agency and Humanity as Nature's Generalists - (27:35): What drove Anjan to Computers - (33:00): Building the Non-Inevitable and Confronting Silicon Valley's "Optimization of Means, Yet Confusion of Goals" - (39:25): Wandering Toward Daylight: a Computer that Doesn't Feel Like Other Computers - (51:02): Is Daylight paternalistic? The messy middle and the Case Against "sporks" or Sh* tting Where You Eat - (59:51): The Ultimate Messy Medium: The Phone as Our Main Relationship to the World and Starting Over with a More Simple Tool - (1:08:04): A Magical Companion: The Primer, Dynabook, or "Hobbes" - (1:13:31): Starting with Light - (1:17:32): Daylight as "basically Just a Screen" & Applying "Lateral Thinking with Withered Technology" - (1:28:18): High Resolution Decision Making: Designing with Intuition and Developing the Right Kind of "Feel" - (1:40:24): The Four Dimensions of Daylight's Vision - (1:58:08): Growing as a Person and a Leader - (2:07:08): Growing Daylight the Company/Organism: Three Principles - (2:12:42): Competition, Scaling Daylight, Why Someone Should Work There - (2:17:45): Lighting Round: Paravel – Interactive Fiction App Developed for Daylight - (2:19:54): The Evolution of Books - (2:21:20): Most Influential Books on Anjan - (2:23:43): Is AI making Us More Human or Less Human? - (2:29:38): Boredom, Authenticity, and Integrity - (2:32:06): Faith and Spirituality - (2:33:04): What Anjan Has Learned from His Parents and What He's Forgiven Them For - (2:34:38): Lilo and Stitch - (2:35:50): The Most Important Thing