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Why ETH Is Destined To Go So Much Higher

Ryan Berckmans is an Ethereum community member and ETH investor. In this episode, Ryan explains why Ethereum’s fundamentals are still outpacing ETH’s price, even after a 3x run since his last guest appearance in April. We dive into why he believes Ethereum can power 1000x growth in the onchain economy, what that means for ETH’s value, and the key catalysts ahead, from Vitalik’s vision for low-risk DeFi to the upcoming Fusaka upgrade. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️⁠ REDSTONE⁠ | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE https://www.redstone.finance/ ♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS https://toros.finance/ 🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD https://www.neutrl.fi/ 🌞 SOLSTICE | PERMISSIONLESS INSTITUTIONAL YIELD https://solstice.finance/ 🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET https://app.maple.finance/earn?referral=Mig0gHP59IYC 🦅 ⁠FALCON⁠ | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE https://app.falcon.finance?r=0ec4ccafcd94a7756710278ebfd7dd4b ⚡ ⁠SPARK⁠ | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR https://link.spark.fi/Defi_Dad 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 🐡⁠ PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE https://institutional.puffer.fi/ 📈⁠ RUMPEL⁠ | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS https://www.rumpel.xyz/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 8:12 - Key factors behind changing sentiment on Ethereum 13:04 - The impact of Etherealize 15:28 - A more united front at the Ethereum Foundation 20:30 - Vitalik’s vision for “low-risk DeFi” 32:04 - Sponsor break 33:14 - To believe in somETHing 36:21 - Why is ETH still undervalued? 44:03 - Sponsor break 45:28 - The defensibility of Ethereum vs new alt L1 competitors 52:44 - Ethereum's reliability is an outlier feature 55:19 - Upcoming Fusaka upgrade for Ethereum 1:00:19 - Is the 4-year cycle still in play? 1:04:21 - Thoughts on ETH price in 2026 vs 2030 1:18:25 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Last episode with Ryan: https://youtu.be/2AX2GlJAmho ► Ryan Berckmans on X: https://x.com/ryanberckmans ------ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad, Nomatic, and Ryan are all clearly invested in ETH. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

How We Scale Content with AI Automations

In this episode of The Optimism Show, Kris Gligoroski and Vittorio unpack what’s worked for the show’s recent growth: using short-form as trailers, building automated repurposing systems, prioritizing psychographics over simple demographics, and treating companies as media-first businesses. They share concrete results (rapid YouTube growth), tactical playbooks (volume + automation + platform funnels), and why new socials and in-house media create durable advantages. (00:00) — Episode intro: goals and overview (00:43) — Vittorio’s first on-camera appearance and framing the conversation (01:11) — YouTube growth update: from ~50K early views to 300K+ (03:10) — Short-form as trailer: why shorts drive long-form discovery (167K month example) (04:04) — Shorts increase watch-time and long-form retention (05:10) — Short-form structure, titles, keywords, and hashtag targeting (06:35) — Volume + automation: production scale without a big team (12 shorts/day, multi-platform) (08:34) — Distribution funnel: broad platforms to niche channels and newsletter (09:40) — Why new/social-first platforms (Farcaster, Mastodon, BlueSky) are strategic bets (12:41) — Targeting psychographics (thoughts, needs, formats) vs. demographics (15:03) — Repurposing formats to match different learning styles (visual, reading, audio) (17:09) — Core audience vs. curious audience: focus and horizontal reach (20:15) — Cross-industry ideas: borrow tactics from other sectors to gain advantage (21:44) — Experimentation as the path to differentiation and mini-monopoly (23:04) — Launching a community + automated media services for other companies (25:02) — Treat your company as a media company: capture and sustain market share (27:39) — Why in-house, sustainable distribution beats one-off KOL or paid spikes (29:22) — Media and distribution increase company valuation: attention, data, and product fit (30:37) — Brand authority and long-term positioning (31:05) — Follow the journey: ongoing experiments, features, and distribution improvements (31:36) — Wrap and invite to reconnect 🔗 Connect with Vittorio Website: https://example.com/vittorio Twitter/X: https://x.com/USERNAME LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/USERNAME 🎙️ Connect with Kris Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/thekris LinkedIn: / thekrispartner 💼 For sponsorships and collaborations: Email: pod@optimism.show X: https:https://x.com/OptimismShow, Farcaster: https:, Newsletter: For sponsorships and collaboration: pod@optimism.show DISCLAIMER: The content of this episode should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Digital assets and DeFi protocols have risks, including capital losses. Please DYOR.

Your Follower Count Is Not Your Worth (But Your Bag Is Cute): GM Farcaster ep292 with @mintedmerch

Your Follower Count Is Not Your Worth (But Your Bag Is Cute): GM Farcaster ep292 Monday, September 29,2025 with @mintedmerch  TL:DR 🤖Clankcaster Monday kicked off with chaotic clanksand an updated intro/outro 🔔 Farcaster news covered Sky Castle debates, PlayLARP fantasy crypto, and Emerge workflows 🎮 Weekend was dominated by Bracky’s sports takeover 🏈 Follower count drama sparked hot takesabout worth vs. metrics 📉 Minted Merch crew joined to show off custom bags, shirts, and more 👜  From our ChatGPT intern: GM Farcaster Monday morning circus: the hosts forgot half their props, Prof broadcasted from a glass fishbowl of a clubhouse while dodging fire alarms, and they christened the first-ever “Clankcaster Monday” with chaotic clanks, follower-count therapy, and a cameo by the Minted Merch crew. In short: it’s Farcaster news mixed with sports recaps, crypto gossip, and existential debates about whether losing followers makes you enlightened or just confused—wrapped up in a bag ofmerch and the sound of clanking metal.   Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube   Copyright 2025 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to GMFarcaster.com.  NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR.  Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:05:28 FC News0:30:15 Clanker News0:31:56 MintedMerch1:08:54 fun on the timline

Waka Flocka Flame: Lessons Learned in Crypto, Community, and Building Onchain

In this Onchain Media interview, Rachel Onchain sits down with Waka Flocka Flame to explore his journey from the entertainment industry into the world of cryptocurrency 🚀 Waka opens up about what drew him to crypto: independence, sovereignty, and the ability to build purpose-driven communities. He reflects on lessons learned from both music and Web3, how mistakes shaped his perspective, and why he sees crypto as more than money but as a store of wealth and freedom. From launching his own meme coin to redefining success through community and purpose, Waka shares wisdom for anyone navigating life, entertainment, or blockchain. ✨ Key Takeaways ✨ Waka entered crypto seeking independence and sovereignty. He views crypto as a store of wealth beyond financial gain. Building community is about finding the right people to connect with. Mistakes are powerful learning tools in both life and crypto. Purpose-driven initiatives matter more than hype. Staying true to yourself is key in the Web3 space. His journey includes creating a meme coin and learning from its challenges. Joy and freedom matter as much as seriousness and work. 🕒 Chapters 00:00 – Waka Flocka's Journey into Crypto 01:52 – Lessons from the Entertainment Industry 03:23 – Building a Purpose-Driven Community 03:59 – Words of Wisdom for Newcomers 🔗 Connect with Waka Flocka Flame 🔵 X (Twitter): https://x.com/wakaflocka 🎙️ About Onchain Media Onchain Media amplifies the stories, builders, and movements shaping the onchain future. From podcasts to livestreams, documentary storytelling, and community coverage, we’re here to bring the world onchain. 👉 Hit the bell and subscribe for weekly episodes covering blockchain, Base ecosystem, and the culture driving Web3. ⚠️ Disclaimer This media is for entertainment and general information purposes only. It is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Always do your own research before making financial decisions.

The Chopping Block: Perp Wars & Stablecoin Battles: Hyperliquid, Aster, Tether

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. This week, we’re joined by Farooq Malik, co-founder and CEO of Rain, as two parallel wars erupt across crypto: the Perp DEX war between Hyperliquid and the CZ-backed Aster, and the deepening battle for stablecoin dominance. As Aster rockets to $30B in daily volume, we debate whether it’s real adoption or points-fueled froth — and what it means for Hyperliquid’s lead. Then we dive into Tether’s shocking $500B valuation play, Circle’s shrinking moat, and how Rain is building real-world rails for stablecoin payments. If crypto has two new battlegrounds — trading venues and money itself — this is where the future is getting drawn. Show highlights 🔹 DEX Wars: Aster vs. Hyperliquid – Aster hits $30B daily volume; is it real demand or a points-fueled surge? Hyperliquid’s dominance faces its first real threat. 🔹 CZ’s Return to Form – Aster’s Binance links, aggressive fee model, and possible “James Wynn” conspiracy theory raise the stakes in the perp DEX arena. 🔹 Wash Trading & Open Interest Gaps – Aster’s $2B TVL contrasts with $1.25B open interest vs. Hyperliquid’s $10B, sparking questions about organic traction. 🔹 Incentive Wars – Aster rewards takers 2x over makers; Hyperliquid and Blur praised for long-game design that built sticky liquidity instead of short-term volume. 🔹 The Execution Advantage – Haseeb: “Asia executes better than it innovates”; Aster may stumble now but could out-iterate and outscale its rivals. 🔹 Stablecoin Shockwave: Tether’s $500B Valuation Leak – Tether quietly seeks $15–20B in private funding, aiming for a $500B valuation—matching OpenAI and SpaceX. 🔹 Circle vs. Tether – Circle trades at 0.5x supply, Tether seeks 3x; the panel debates margins, moat, and whether USDC can survive the “reverse momentum.” 🔹 Rain’s Real-World Stablecoin Rails – Farooq Malik shares how Rain powers payroll, P2P, cards, and merchant payments on stablecoins—without touching fiat. 🔹 New Use Cases: Stablecoins in the Wild – On-chain credit cards, just-in-time lending, cross-border Facebook ad funding, and more—all enabled by 24/7 money. 🔹 Global Adoption: LatAm, MENA, Asia – Rain’s data shows stablecoin usage exploding outside the U.S., especially in regions with FX controls and unstable banks.

DevNTell - Discussing the Future of Intelligent and Autonomous Systems with Weilliptic feat. Founder and CEO Avinash Lakshman

In this episode of DevNTell we are joined by Avinash Lakshman who is the Founder & CEO of Weilliptic. Avinash is most well known for co-inventing Amazon Dynamo and for creating Apache Cassandra while at Facebook; however, having now founded Weilliptic, he is on a mission to create the most advanced decentralized infrastructure network ever built — providing unparalleled scalability without sacrificing security and throughput. Weilliptic's mission is to make AI ethical via provenance and governance. Viewers of this DevNTell will get to meet Avinash while also learning about Weilliptic & WeilChain. (00:00) Intro (01:04) Avinash's Background and Career Journey (04:28) Early Tech Contributions: Amazon Dynamo and Apache Cassandra (07:23) Founding Hedvig and Solving New Problems (10:02) Introduction to Weilliptic (17:04) Weilliptic Demo and Features (37:27) Getting Started with Weilliptic (40:09) Final Thoughts and Advice for Developers — GUEST & HOST 🤝 Avinash Lakshman, Founder & CEO @ Weilliptic - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinashlakshman/ 🤝 Narb, DevNTell Host @ Developer DAO - https://x.com/narb_s — RESOURCES Episode Links ℹ️ Website - https://weilliptic.ai/ ℹ️ Docs - https://docs.weilliptic.ai/ ℹ️ Weilliptic X Account - https://x.com/weilliptic 👉 Enter into our DevCon giveaway - https://devdao.to/devconnect-2025 🗞️ 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

The Promise of Bringing ZK Everywhere, Starting with Ethereum

Shiv Shankar is the CEO at Boundless Network. In this episode, we dive into the rise of Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology, exploring how ZK can transform blockchains like Ethereum and beyond. From quantum-proof security to a universal ZK protocol, learn why so many builders in DeFi and Web3 believe ZK is key to the next era of scalability, privacy, and interoperability. ------ 🔗 Essential Show Links 🔗 ► Newsletter: https://the-edge.xyz ► Youtube: https://youtube.com/@DeFiDad ► Apple: https://tinyurl.com/edgepod ► Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/edgepodspotify ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edge_pod ► Follow DeFi Dad: https://x.com/DeFi_Dad ► Follow Nomatic: https://x.com/Nomaticcap ► Learn DeFi: http://defidad.com/ ------ The Edge Podcast Sponsor Resources ♦️⁠ REDSTONE⁠ | THE LEADING MODULAR BLOCKCHAIN ORACLE https://www.redstone.finance/ ♉︎ TOROS | EXPONENTIAL GAINS WITH LEVERAGED TOKENS https://toros.finance/ 🌅 NEUTRL | THE NEXT GENERATION OF CRYPTO-NATIVE YIELD https://www.neutrl.fi/ 🥞 SYRUPUSDC BY MAPLE | DEFI'S PREMIUM YIELD ASSET https://app.maple.finance/earn?referral=Mig0gHP59IYC 🦅 ⁠FALCON⁠ | OVERCOLLATERIZED SYNTHETIC DOLLAR - POINTS PROGRAM NOW LIVE https://app.falcon.finance?r=0ec4ccafcd94a7756710278ebfd7dd4b ⚡ ⁠SPARK⁠ | THE ONCHAIN CAPITAL ALLOCATOR https://link.spark.fi/Defi_Dad 🏦 MANTLE | INNOVATING THE FUTURE OF ONCHAIN FINANCE https://group.mantle.xyz/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 🐡⁠ PUFFER INSTITUTIONAL | STAKING SOLUTIONS FOR INSTITUTIONAL SCALE https://institutional.puffer.fi/ 📈⁠ RUMPEL⁠ | TURN POINTS INTO PROFITS https://www.rumpel.xyz/ ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 7:41 - RISC Zero and Boundless origin story 14:47 - Why you should care about ZK 19:26 - Transformational potential of ZK in existing chains 25:06 - Sponsor break 26:16 - How ZK can address future risk of quantum computing 31:20 - ZK spreading to other industries 38:31 - Boundless Mainnet and its significance 42:25 - The world’s 1st full Ethereum consensus proofs 49:14 - Sponsor break 50:39 - How ZK can improve the DeFi UX 55:10 - Urgency for ZK adoption in Ethereum’s roadmap 1:05:08 - Competitive landscape in ZK 1:09:02 - Introducing Signal, starting with Ethereum 1:11:35 - What's the moat around this open source work? 1:19:35 - Boundless network powered by ZKC token 1:20:45 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Boundless website: https://boundless.network/ ► Boundless on X: https://x.com/boundless_xyz ► RISC Zero website: https://risczero.com/ ► RISC Zero on X: https://x.com/risczero ► Shiv on X: https://x.com/ssh_nkar ------ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad invested in RISC Zero in 2023. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.

#126 - Anthony and Kody - Obol

The Weekly Doots live stream is all about showcasing the best of the week from the Daily General Discussion from the /r/ethereum Community on Reddit! Host: JT Technical Host: LogrisTheBard https://dailydoots.com by Hanniabu Daily Doots Curator: Tricky_Troll Weekly Doots Curator: The-A-Word Farcaster and Backend Host Support: Ben Broad Media Content Support: Twelve Meatballs Discord Bouncer and Watchdog: Treebeard As always, if you know someone who wants a piece of this action, send em our way. Buy us a ☕ dailydoots.eth All of our channels can be found here: https://dailydoots.com/podcast/ 🕸️https://dailydoots.com 📢https://discord.gg/EVMavericks 📰https://reddit.com/r/ethereum 🔊MINTABLE Podcast 👉: https://pods.media/evmavericks 🍎Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ethfinance-evmavericks-daily-doots-livestream/id1750089604 🔊Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7AotdyMtcvHZLv3pVqkxre 🦁https://x.com/EVMavericks ⏱️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evmavericks 📺https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC51nlNbIkBm5Qhm7EwQuWLw Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/evmavericks LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/evmavericks-daily-doots-podcast Libsyn: https://evmavericks.libsyn.com/ The EVMavericks NFT community was born on the Reddit sub Ethfinance. We now belong to /r/ethereum. We are a community of Ethereum and related assets enthusiasts. Each week, we'll try to bring you the best of the best "Doots" or contributions from the /r/ethereum community on Reddit and talk about them right here! Plus, we always try to have an amazing guest to join along! Subscribe and be notified. Buy us a coffee: dailydoots.eth

Why Launching a New Stablecoin Is Insanely Difficult And Why He Did It Anyway! with Joseph from Nerite

In this episode I sit down with Joseph, also known as CupoJOSΞPH, for a deep dive into the world of decentralized finance and the fascinating journey that led to the creation of Nerite—a feature-packed stablecoin protocol on Arbitrum. From Joseph’s early days impressing a crush by learning Solidity and his time working at ConsenSys during the launch of DAI, to experimenting with unpegged stablecoins like RAI and Open Dollar, you’ll get an insider look at how stablecoins have evolved—and the hard lessons learned along the way. Joseph and Gramajo unpack why most users say they want non-USD pegged stablecoins but rarely use them, the challenge of driving adoption for genuinely novel DeFi tech, and what it means to build for “users who lie.” They also explore the special sauce behind Nerite—borrowing at self-selected interest rates, supporting multiple types of collateral, composable design, and native money streaming via Superfluid (no wrapping required!). You’ll hear about the double-edged sword of immutability, the power of combining governance rights with DeFi utility, and why the Nerite team isn’t chasing decentralization theater with pointless frontends. 08:52 How Dai Maintains $1 Peg 14:11 "Liquidy V2: Superior Stablecoin Security" 15:59 "Liquidy V2 Licensing Model" 25:48 Delayed Compensation Critique 31:07 "Nerite Superfluid Token Feature" 31:53 Innovative Real-Time Payment System 39:49 Customizable Loan Interest Rates 45:39 Governance Token Trade-off Issues 50:28 "Neurite DAO's Role in Arbitrum" 56:40 Collateral Limitations and Future Adaptation 01:03:37 Developers' Challenges in Crypto 01:04:29 "Challenges of Building for Users"

Clank the Rainbow: GM Farcaster ep290 with guest cohost Burr.eth

Clank the Rainbow: GM Farcaster ep290 Wednesday, September 24, 2025 with guest cohost Burr.eth  TL:DR ⚡ Burr returns with new lights & Monster Rehab 📉Farcaster feeds go “gnarly” 🌈 Rainbow drops surprise Clanker acquisition letter, team says nope 👀 SBF tweets from prison while Vitalik shares Mozart trivia 🦅 Adrienne popped by to clarify “eagle hunting”  From our ChatGPT Intern: Prof and guest cohost Burr rolled back into GM Farcaster with new lights, new mics, and aMonster Rehab in hand, just in time to cover Farcaster’s gnarly feed outage that had everyone convinced they’d been blocked. Between rainbow-colored acquisition drama, Clanker’s fresh “sniper tax,” Vitalik shitposting Mozartfacts, and SBF somehow tweeting from prison, the episode played like an onchain mashup of Succession and meme roulette. OH and Adrienne popped by for a photo dump from her Mongolian adventures!  Full Show Notes and Links on YouTube   Copyright 2025 cc-by GM Farcaster - reuse/remix allowed with attribution and link back to GMFarcaster.com.  NOTE: Cryptocurrencies are often volatile assets. Nothing in this episode should be considered financial advice and is for educational and entertainment purposes. Nothing should beconsidered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR.  Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:04:35 FC News0:15:55 Clanker & Rainbow0:32:21 Adrienne’s adventure0:48:01 betr  0:56:12 builders building