CLOB Battles, Disclosure Fights, and the Meme-ification of Circle – 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. This week, we’re joined by Vlad, the leverage legend behind Lighter, a zk-powered DEX taking aim at Hyperliquid in the rising CLOB wars. We unpack the new Token Transparency Framework from Blockworks and whether self-regulation can fix crypto’s disclosure problem. Should VC wallets be public? Are market-making deals legally risky? And why do most projects still say nothing? Plus: Vlad explains how Lighter uses zero-knowledge proofs to enforce fairness and fight toxic flow—without harming retail. And Circle’s stock goes full meme mode, TikTok retail piles in, and Robert reveals he’s short. Is crypto finally growing up—or just evolving its chaos?

Hyperlegible 002: Utsav Mamoria

Utsav Mamoria recently wrote How to Live an Intellectually Rich Life (https://utsavmamoria.substack.com/p/h...) on his Substack, Tumse Na Ho Paayega. It blew up, breaking out of containment in India and spanning the globe to the tune of 1,100 likes at the time of recording. For good reason: Utsav combines philosophy, mathematics, biographies, personal experience, and hand-drawn sketches to create a map – quite literally – for living an intellectually rich life. He takes us on a journey through Moradoom, Igamor, and Evermore, before arriving at Luminspere, the Mountains of Knowledge. His one sentence takeaway: Consistency trumps everything. I loved reading the essay, and was pleasantly surprised to enjoy our conversation even more. You can find Utsav on X at @utsavmamoria (https://x.com/utsavmamoria) and subscribe to Tumse Na Ho Paayega here: https://utsavmamoria.substack.com/ I asked Utsav for some recommendations. Substack to Follow: Ted Gioia’s The Honest Broker (https://www.honest-broker.com/) Favorite of his own pieces other than this one: Why we understand time wrong (https://utsavmamoria.substack.com/p/w...) If you enjoy Hyperlegible, subscribe and leave us a rating. We have some great conversations scheduled and I want to bring this to as many people as we can.

Courtside Crypto Episode 3: Build Your Tomorrow with Moonwell

In this episode, Tristan sits down with Luke Youngblood from Moonwell to dive into their mission of bringing the world onchain with powerful financial tools designed for everyone. From Moonwell's new VISA debit card to virtual bank accounts, Luke explains how Moonwell is simplifying onchain finance and empowering people across the globe to take control of their financial futures. 00:00 - Introduction 01:44 - Who is Luke Youngblood 03:30 - Moonwell Mission and Vision 06:40 - Virtual Bank Accounts 10:54 - The Power of Stablecoin Payments 18:45 - TradFi vs. DeFi 21:00 - Saving in Moonwell Vaults 25:00 - Doing More with Moonwell 29:00 - From Memes to Onchain Finance 34:15 - Lending Made Simple 36:45 - What’s Next for Moonwell 38:42 - Starting Your Crypto Journey 📲 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 for updates on future episodes!

Context S4: The Metropolitan Museum of Art - The Most Visited Museum in America Dives into NFTs

Blake speaks with The Metropolitan Museum of Art team who recently released Art Links, marking The Met’s first foray onto the blockchain. Art Links is a 12-week game that invites you to connect the dots between seeming disparate art works (whether centuries apart, completely different mediums, etc.) according to different themes, rewarding you in the form of NFT badges and IRL prizes. Blake has played religiously every week, and has learned a tonne! 3 of the project leads are here to talk about the game: Destinee Filmore, Assistant Curator in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Met, Brett Renfer, The Met's Senior Project Manager for Emerging Technologies and Audrey Ou, co-founder and CEO of TRLab. They dive deep into the project, from how long it took to plan and launch, to the intended audience, to why they chose Base, to the art they included. Blake also couldn’t resist asking Destinee about if (and when) the Met will collect their first crypto art works. If you want to get a read on the traditional art world and how they are engaging with NFTs…you can’t really get bigger than this. The Met is the most visited museum in America, and one of the most important cultural institutions in the world. Art Links: https://artlinks.metmuseum.org/about TRLab: https://x.com/trlab_ Blake Finucane: https://x.com/blakefinucane Boys Club Newsletter: https://tooonline.beehiiv.com/

Which Crypto Assets Belong in a Reserve? This VC Says Not XRP and ADA

The crypto markets are in waiting mode—but waiting for what? Here’s why traders are eyeing policy moves, how XRP and Cardano’s potential inclusion in a government reserve is causing debate, and what catalysts could actually trigger the next rally. Trump’s latest crypto moves have sent the market on a rollercoaster. First, he posted on Truth Social that a U.S. crypto reserve would include XRP, Solana, and Cardano. A couple hours later, he had to clarify that Bitcoin and Ethereum would also be included. The market jumped 12%—only to crash the next day. Meanwhile, the White House crypto summit is happening Friday, and not everyone is happy with the guest list. Some say it’s a step toward real regulation, while others argue that without DeFi voices, it’s just a meeting of centralized players.

Zora Announces $ZORA Token On Base

Zora announces plans to launch its $ZORA token. The EF appoints new co-Executive Directors. Nethermind supports history expiry. And Celo announces its L2 launch date. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/658

Base Implements Flashblocks On Testnet

Base implements Flashblocks on testnet. Base introduces Smart Wallet Sub Accounts. The SEC dismises its lawsuit against Conensys. And Holesky validators agree to a coordinated slashing plan. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/656

YIELD TALKS: How Treehouse is Bringing Fixed Income to DeFi

Brandon Goh is the CoFounder and CEO of Treehouse. In this episode of Yield Talks, we dive into how Treehouse is building the decentralized fixed income layer for DeFi. Brandon breaks down Treehouse Assets (tAssets) and Decentralized Offered Rates (DOR), how they bring stability to onchain yields, and why fixed income products could be the next major evolution in crypto. ------ 🔗 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 🔮 ⁠PYTH NETWORK⁠ | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS https://pyth.network/ ⏳ HOURGLASS | LEVERAGED AIRDROP FARMING AND BOOSTED POINTS https://hourglass.com/ 🪄 TANSSI | LAUNCH YOUR SYMBIOTIC RESTAKED NETWORK IN MINUTES https://www.tanssi.network/ 📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED https://go.iyield.com/edge 🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH https://meth.mantle.xyz/restake 🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | A BASED ROLLUP TO ETHEREUM WITH NATIVE YIELDS https://unifi.puffer.fi/ 🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE https://moonwell.fi/ 🐐 ⁠GOAT NETWORK⁠ | A BITCOIN L2 TO EARN WITH BTC & DOGE https://www.goat.network/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 📈 DEFINITIVE | THE MOST ADVANCED PLATFORM FOR ONCHAIN TRADING https://app.definitive.fi/r/DEFIDAD ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Founder background 2:43 - Why build Treehouse? 4:35 - Building the decentralized fixed income layer 5:24 - Sponsor pre-roll 8:46 - What are tAssets vs DOR by Treehouse? 11:14 - Better yield with tAssets, plus the risks involved 14:17 - Why tAssets like tETH appeal to users 19:16 - Overview of DOR (Decentralized Offered Rates) 23:52 - What can the average DeFi user expect from DOR? 25:37 - Will tAssets work for tokens other than ETH? 29:14 - Sponsor mid-roll 30:51 - How will Treehouse generate revenue 35:29 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Treehouse website: https://www.treehouse.finance/ ► Treehouse on X: https://x.com/TreehouseFi ► Brandon on X: https://x.com/mytwogweis ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. 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.

The Tales of Web3 S3 with Yurii (Episode 028)

Welcome to THE TALES OF WEB3 - Season Three! In this new season, we will continue to go behind the scenes with the most epic builders, exploring their mindsets, past decisions, what they've learned on the road, and the journeys that shaped who they are today. For the third episode of Season Three, we are excited to welcome Yurii, Co-founder of Wallchain Quacks, to the podcast. Study Yurii, study Wallchain!

The Chopping Block: Crypto’s Worst Week? Bybit Hack, Libra Scandal, & The Memecoin Reckoning

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner break down the biggest stories in crypto. This week: Bybit’s $1.5B hack, likely by North Korea’s Lazarus Group, and the Libra scandal, where Hayden Davis exposes the memecoin playbook. Meanwhile, Dave Portnoy rugs Greed and Greed 2, Kanye’s YZY token leaks, and the LA Vape Cabal collapses. But crypto markets hold strong, and the SEC just dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase. Is this the end of the memecoin era? We break it all down.

#10 Cultura Builder: De Bogotá al Cypherespacio con Sitio Studio & STTSM

En este episodio de Frecuencia Común, exploramos la Cultura Builder y cómo Web3 está transformando el arte, la música y los espacios creativos. Desde Bogotá hasta el Cypherespacio, conectamos con invitados que están redefiniendo los límites de la descentralización: 🏗️ Sitio Studio → Un espacio que fusiona lo físico y lo digital, explorando nuevas formas de expresión en Web3. 🎶 STTSM → Artista que mezcla sonidos minimalistas, tropicales y experimentales, representando la plasticidad del sonido y la imagen en la descentralización. 🛠️ Temas clave: 🌍 Cómo Web3 está moldeando nuevos espacios artísticos y comunitarios. 🎵 Música y descentralización: la evolución de la industria en el metaverso. 🚀 La relación entre la creación digital y el mundo físico en la era onchain. 💬 Únete a la conversación en nuestros canales: /comun → https://warpcast.com/~/channel/comun /mun → https://warpcast.com/~/channel/mun 🔥 Mintea este episodio y apoya Frecuencia Común suscribiéndote a nuestro HyperSub: 🔗 https://hypersub.xyz/s/comun-1fzafqd1sb6yo 🎧 Escúchalo ya en Pods.media y sumérgete en la Cultura Builder! 🚀🎶

You Might Not Care About Decentralization, But Security Still Matters

Thomas Heremans is the CEO at the Obol Association. In this episode, we dive into why decentralization isn’t just an ideology in crypto—it’s a critical security feature. We explore how Obol is strengthening Ethereum’s infrastructure, how much decentralization is enough, and why projects like Rocket Pool, Lido, and ether.fi are betting on Obol to secure the future of staking. ------ 🔗 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 🔮 ⁠PYTH NETWORK⁠ | SMARTER DATA FOR SMARTER CONTRACTS https://pyth.network/ ⏳ HOURGLASS | LEVERAGED AIRDROP FARMING AND BOOSTED POINTS https://hourglass.com/ 🪄 TANSSI | LAUNCH YOUR SYMBIOTIC RESTAKED NETWORK IN MINUTES https://www.tanssi.network/ 📊 iYIELD | YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED https://go.iyield.com/edge 🧪 MANTLE | START YOUR RESTAKING JOURNEY TODAY WITH CMETH https://meth.mantle.xyz/restake 🐡 PUFFER UNIFI | A BASED ROLLUP TO ETHEREUM WITH NATIVE YIELDS https://unifi.puffer.fi/ 🌔 MOONWELL | THE LEADING LENDING AND BORROWING APP ON BASE https://moonwell.fi/ 🐐 ⁠GOAT NETWORK⁠ | A BITCOIN L2 TO EARN WITH BTC & DOGE https://www.goat.network/ ⚙️ GEARBOX PROTOCOL | ONCHAIN LENDING REIMAGINED https://gearbox.fi/ 📈 DEFINITIVE | THE MOST ADVANCED PLATFORM FOR ONCHAIN TRADING https://app.definitive.fi/r/DEFIDAD ------ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 5:44 - The problem to solve with Obol 7:55 - Operator vs validator 9:07 - Obol Collective, Obol Association, Obol Labs 11:17 - How Obol enables the Ethereum blockchain to work 14:24 - Why does decentralization matter? 16:39 - How much decentralization is enough? 20:32 - Mantle mid-roll 21:10 - Is there a tradeoff to decentralization? 23:00 - Decentralization should be reframed as security 27:35 - Will Obol expand beyond Ethereum? 29:58 - Sponsor mid-roll 31:37 - The Obol product suite 36:52 - Why teams like Rocket Pool, Lido, and ether.fi love Obol 40:29 - OBOL token details 44:52 - Closing ------ 🔗 Guest Links 🔗 ► Obol website: https://obol.org/ ► Obol on X: https://x.com/obol_collective ► Thomas on X: https://x.com/_cryptoma ------ If you're a DeFi/Web3 builder, contact our team at: https://fourthrevolution.capital/ All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions and not necessarily those of Fourth Revolution Capital. Podcast guests and 4RC may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. 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.

Why Would Argentine President Javier Milei Protect Kelsier's Hayden Davis?

Javier Milei and Hayden Davis are reportedly having secret phone calls, and the Argentine president even promised to protect Davis from punishment. Just how close are they? What started as another scammy memecoin launch has spiraled into one of Argentina’s biggest political scandals. The $LIBRA token, promoted by President Javier Milei and tied to Hayden Davis of Kelsier Ventures, is now at the center of multiple investigations—with allegations of bribery, insider trading, and political corruption. Some are calling it “CryptoGate.” Did Davis really have influence over Milei? Was the president’s sister involved in pay-to-play politics? Could Davis and Milei face legal action? This week, Danny Nelson, managing editor for data & tokens at CoinDesk, joins to reveal what his reporting uncovered, from secret deals to political fallout—and why this scandal could change how people see memecoins forever.

#30 - @toyboy.eth

𝒞𝒾𝓋𝒾𝓁 𝑒𝓃𝑔𝒾𝓃𝑒𝑒𝓇—𝒮𝓀𝑒𝓉𝒸𝒽.𝐹𝓊𝓃—𝒻𝓇𝒾𝑒𝓃𝒹𝓁𝓎 𝓃𝑒𝒾𝑔𝒽𝒷𝑜𝓇𝒽𝑜𝑜𝒹 𝓃𝑜𝑜𝒷—𝑒𝓉𝒽 𝓃𝑒𝓌𝒷𝒾𝑒 🌴

S11 E4 | Building on Bitcoin w/Brittany Laughlin (Stacks Foundation)

In this episode, we're speaking with Brittany Laughlin, Chairperson at Stacks Foundation, about the evolving landscape of building on Bitcoin.

Travis Kling: How Faith Made Him a Better Trader, Surviving FTX & Finding Your Ikigai

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor sits down with Travis Kling, a prominent crypto hedge fund trader, about the intersection of faith, culture, and cryptocurrency. They discuss the recent surge in Bible sales, which Travis attributes to global instability driving a renewed interest in faith, as well as the decline of religious affiliation in America amid the rise of the internet and challenges like Christian nationalism. Travis shares his views on societal trends, including a potential spiritual resurgence, and explores the concept of spiritual warfare in the context of the 2024 election, linking cultural issues like gender identity and abortion to broader moral struggles. He reflects on his personal faith journey, recounting how challenges and a move to New York City deepened his spirituality. The conversation concludes with Travis’s thoughts on the future of cryptocurrency, including the potential for a strategic Bitcoin reserve under a new administration and its implications for the financial landscape. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - Exploring the Decline of Faith in Modern America 06:51 - Faith and Science 11:31 - Reevaluating New Atheism 16:26 - Political Polarization 24:02 - Future of Bitcoin in U.S. Politics  35:26 - Finding Faith and Purpose 56:16 - Journey of Faith: Deconstruction and Reconstruction 01:24:48 - Exploring Tokenomics and AI Agents in Emerging Technologies 01:30:10 - Hybrid Intelligence - The Intersection of Human Oversight and AI 01:37:16 - Exploring the Impact of Religion on Human Advancement 01:43:37 - Christianity and Human Advancement Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

Transforming Livestreaming Audiences into Paid Contributors with Rilla Network | Hal Smith Stevens

Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor speaks with Hal Smith Stevens, CEO of Rilla Network, about their mission to revolutionize live streaming with peer-to-peer technology. Hal shares insights from Rilla's recent $3.5 million seed round and his experiences as a third-time founder, highlighting the importance of building strong networks and finding the right investors. They discuss Rilla's decentralized content delivery network, which leverages unused upstream bandwidth from viewers to reduce costs for broadcasters and transform passive audiences into active contributors. Hal explains how this approach enhances engagement and reduces expenses, offering examples like cost savings for sports broadcasters. The conversation also touches on Rilla’s plans for a token to distribute value within their ecosystem, showcasing the potential of blockchain and peer-to-peer technology to shape the future of live streaming. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:35 - Seed Round Experience 01:58 - Advice for First-Time Founders 05:41 - The Importance of Networking 07:24 - Understanding Real Networks 07:36 - Decentralized CDN Concept 08:00 - Core Technology Overview 09:05 - Live Streaming Use Case 12:55 - Transforming Passive Audiences 14:03 - Explaining the Peer-to-Peer Model 19:41 - Concrete Example of Live Streaming 20:59 - Value Attribution and Redistribution 26:25 - Supply Side and Hardware Requirements 29:43 - Blockchain Choice Discussion 30:58 - Future Use Cases Beyond Sports 32:01 - Building a Protocol vs. Application 33:38 - Token Design and Future Plans Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.

How to get rich with AI Agents | Hire AI Agents to do Quant Trading | Almanak founder, Michael

In this conversation, Michael, the founder of Almanac, discusses the innovative platform that allows users to build, train, and deploy financial strategies using AI agents. He explains the functionality of these agents, the democratization of quant trading, the importance of data sources, and the various user roles within the platform. Michael also delves into the tokenomics, community fundraising, and the roadmap for future developments, emphasizing the need for a solid business model in the evolving DefAi landscape. 👉 Key Takeaways Almanak enables users to build and deploy financial strategies using AI agents. Almanak democratizes quant trading, making it accessible to non-experts. Data sources for Almanac include various blockchain data providers. Users can contribute strategies and earn rewards through the platform. There are three user types: retail investors, agent managers, and strategy contributors. The platform ensures strategy effectiveness through simulation and backtesting. Community fundraising helps in selecting valuable contributors to the project. Tokenomics will incentivize various stakeholders within the ecosystem. ⏰ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Michael's background 01:53 What is AlmanaK? 05:19 The Role of AI in Quant Trading 06:19 Sourcing data for Almanac & Strategy contribution 08:23 Almanac User Types 10:34 Building trust with AI Agents 11:43 Ss DefAI the new Trojan horse ? 12:49 Community Fundraising 14:39 Different kinds of trading strategies 16:34 Financial upside for users 18:27 Building Trust & Credibility of these models 19:51 Incentivization for good behavior 21:41 Tokenomics and Future Roadmap 24:20 AlmanaK Roadmap 25:47 Navigating the AI and DefAi Market Landscape

Sh*tcoin Swan Song?

On this week's episode of MARS, Matthew & Rizzle talk about Rizzle heading over to ETH Denver next week (if you're going make sure to hit Rizzle up). Additional topics discussed include the latest installment of the Solana Shitshow, the cryptoart oasis that has emerged on Tezos in places like OBJKT/TEIA, and a preview of tomorrow's (2/20) WIP Meetup featuring Metaverse Rick, a Hyperfy wizard, and the 105 Collective comprised of Stina Jones, Ocular Delusion, Urben, and Unreal City Art. Shout-outs & Shots-fired: @stina_jones @105collective @metaverserick @hyperfy_io @nifty_island @baybackner @decentraland @bnolan @cryptovoxel s@voxeliving @cryptotonyaz @luchopoletti @ethereumdenver @base @solana @rogerdickerman @tezos @objktcom @TeiaArt @opensea @dfinzer @oculardelusion @urben

9: Jacob Horne - Markets for What Matters

Jacob Horne (Website, Zora, X, Farcaster), is co-founder and CEO of Zora, a platform that allows the tokenization of media.Jacob started his career at Coinbase where he was a product lead and helped create USDC. Five years ago, he left to wade deeper into the waters of internet and crypto-native coordination and creativity and co-founded Zora.His central interest is how people coordinate together using the internet—the includes currencies, markets, ownership, art, speculation, and memes. We discuss how memes and symbols enable coordination, "The Meme and the Memo," words, money, and laws, Zora's premise built on Stewart Brand's "information wants to be free but it also wants to be expensive," a case for markets around attention, the new version of Zora and "a coin for every piece of content," speculation vs. gambling, token-powered brands, Ethereum and Solana, Coinbase and USDC, and a wide-ranging personal section that showcases why Jacob is so generative.The parting prompt I hope this conversation leaves all of us with is this: while information is ~free today (and also abundant, infinite), it is also quite expensive to consume in terms of time. We ought to think carefully about what content we spend our precious time consuming and rewarding. That you would spend some of yours listening to Dialectic is as always a privilege and I hope you find it worthwhile.Timestamps (3:03): Obsession with Memes: How do you get people to organize? (8:46): The Meme and the Memo via Balaji Srinivasan (11:32): Three Fundamental Questions: Words, Money, Laws (12:39): The Midwit Meme and other Favorites (15:55): What makes media and information valuable? (19:26): Zora, Tokenized Media, and Information wants to be Free and Expensive (22:53): Provenance (28:30): Why Do We Want Markets for Attention?Deeper Crypto Section (37:08): A coin for every piece of content: prediction markets on attention (42:49): Investing in People or “Creator” / “Social”Tokens (44:14): Not fighting internet gravity: NFTs, “utillity,” 1 of 1s, and skeumorphic ideas along the way (47:52): Speaking to potential concerns and incentivizing more durable and useful information (52:23): Speculation vs. Gambling: positive sum vs. zero-sum (56:00): AI: Market Data as an input for for Models (58:56): Speculating on how a future of AI and attention markets will be good for creatives (1:04:50): Small market cap content can still be meaningful (1:08:11): Crypto-optimism and regulation (1:13:52): Saint Fame, Nouns, and Ideas for Future Token-Coordinated Orgs (1:22:32): Reflecting on “Hyperstructures” (1:28:55): Jacob's shift toward market-oriented thinking for solving coordination problems (1:30:40): Ethereum, Solana, and Blockchain CompetitionCoinbase (1:36:23): The Coinbase Internship that Never Ended (1:40:49): Starting USDC (1:49:14): Bloomberg Terminal's DesignGeneral Jacob (1:50:09): Bezos and adoption of technology (1:52:47): Tokenized Identity (1:55:41): Matt Dryhurst and Holly Herndon and Bridging Art and Technology (1:58:43): What idea has the world not come around on yet? (2:00:12): What are the aesthetics of Jacob's AI model? (2:04:20): The FAFO Zone and Local Maximums (2:11:03): The alternate reality where Jacob didn't discovery Bitcoin (2:14:54): Cultural and Artistic Inspirations (2:17:55): Patronus Problems (2:20:44): Australians and Americans (2:23:42): Jacob's Favorite Ideas (2:28:27): Lessons for Jacob's kids about creativityLinks: "Meme Structure" Midwit Meme What is Cryptomedia? Jacob's Mints on Zora Mintellectual Property Onchain Predictions AI+ Saint Fame Nouns Hyperstructures Stewart Brand Pace Layers Tokenized Identity Tweet Herndon Dryhurst Jacob's Horse image meme "The FAFO Zone" Patronus Problems Earth is becoming sentient — Steph Ango Steve Jobs on agencyDialectic is available on all platforms.Join the ⁠telegram channel⁠Follow ⁠on Twitter⁠Follow on InstagramSubscribe on YouTube

The Regulation Revolution

Financial innovation often outpaces regulators’ ability to keep up. This was the case in the 1700s, when the Irish satirist Jonathan Swift decided to give away no-interest, peer-to-peer loans which immediately bore fruit, spawned imitators, and provided liquidity to parts of Ireland where there had been none. Despite these benefits, it took more than a hundred years for Parliament to formalize the network that had sprung up. A similar phenomenon has happened recently in the U.S., where crypto’s rise caught regulators unprepared. But now, as a pro-crypto President and Congress reshape Washington, the industry is hopeful that it can finally achieve what it needs for sustainable flourishing: regulatory clarity.We’ll explore Swift’s innovation before turning our attention to the regulatory and legal issues that have plagued the current crypto space, learning why America has had a uniquely difficult path to regulatory clarity, what’s changing now that there’s a new administration, and the many opportunities — for investors, businesses, and consumers — that regulatory clarity will unlock.

Bits + Bips: Could the LIBRA Scandal End the Memecoin Craze?

The $LIBRA controversy has rocked crypto. Will this kill the memecoin cycle? And what does imbroglio mean for Solana? The $LIBRA token launch was a disaster—insider trading, price manipulation, and yet another memecoin scandal. But does this mean the memecoin era is over? This week, James Seyffart, Joe McCann, Ram Ahluwalia, and Noelle Acheson break down the fallout from the $LIBRA launch, what it means for Solana and the broader market, and whether the crypto community is finally waking up to the risks of insider-driven tokens. They also dig into macro trends impacting crypto—including whether institutions are secretly loading up on bitcoin, the role of DOGE in the broader market, and why some traders are starting to position for a bounce. Plus, what’s next for SOL after weeks of bleeding?

FOCG Money: Palm Tree Crypto

In this FOCG Money episode, we sit down with BlockchainBrett, Managing Partner of PTC Crypto, a venture fund that invests across multiple consumer crypto sectors—but when it comes to gaming, they only back fully onchain games. PTC Crypto has placed bets on projects like GrugsLair, RuneLabs, $FP (Frenpet), and $LORDS (Realms), believing that the future of gaming lies in permissionless, composable smart contracts. Brett breaks down their investment thesis, why they believe in FOCG, the challenges founders face, and how to get noticed by top-tier investors. If you’re building or investing in the next wave of onchain games, this episode is a must-listen.

GM Farcaster ep216 Monday February 17, 2025 with @ted and @woj

GM Farcaster ep216 Monday February 17, 2025 with @ted and @woj  Thank you newly minted Merkle Manufactory emplyees @ted and @woj for cohosting GM Farcaster today! Come back any time! AND Thanks to our new sponsors Lil Nouns! Visit LilNouns.wtf to snap up your own Lil Noun and join the DAO! Learn more in /lilnounsdao channel on Warpcast. From our ChatGPT Intern: Today’s GM Farcaster brings Ted and Woj fresh off their first chaotic week at Merkle, where onboarding creators somehow involves both high-level growth strategies and debating the mystery of Farcaster’s intern. Between deep dives into Argentina’s meme coin disaster, token page upgrades, and whether an AI-generated cocktail menu based on your cast history is the future of Web3 nightlife, this episode proves that the best kind of alpha is equal parts insightful and unhinged.Show Notes and Links – some of the casts & stuff we talked about:  $Libra fallout – and oh the memes (so many more to come):https://warpcast.com/kyle/0x12241bd3https://warpcast.com/0xsujit/0xe1b2e39chttps://warpcast.com/kenny/0x60308668https://warpcast.com/leaolmos.eth/0x1ae37f15https://warpcast.com/brixbounty/0xcec9cbccEvent Coffeezilla is on it:https://warpcast.com/nounishprof/0x1756c178But the new token page is fabulous:https://warpcast.com/ted/0x003c784a Choo-Choos @slokh:https://warpcast.com/slokh/0x446f89e2 Now that’s a great week – choo-choo!https://warpcast.com/dwr.eth/0x0df474d0Is your app using Sign in with Farcaster?https://warpcast.com/dwr.eth/0xf12e7734 @v scored 14/14:https://warpcast.com/v/0xc010ccff Happy Valentine’s Day – also, wen matcha limit orders on Base?https://warpcast.com/linda/0xe3a3fcf5See who joined around you:https://warpcast.com/cashlessman.eth/0x93660845 Casts and Cocktails:https://warpcast.com/keccers.eth/0x6d3529dd But at least there’s some trippy art on the timeline:https://warpcast.com/yonfrula/0xb1dd2221 Follow all these amazing builders:https://warpcast.com/aneri/0x4c2bdd38“today I introduce you to…” turns 200:https://warpcast.com/hankmoody/0x045d800cLatest version of Bankr now on Farcaster:https://warpcast.com/deployer/0xd8e279bb same, same:https://warpcast.com/seattlecrypto.eth/0x9ad5bcd2 awaiting the ted x woj collab:https://warpcast.com/ted/0xe9fd494c Shoot your shot! Even if it takes a year:https://warpcast.com/ted/0x86d90b2dhttps://warpcast.com/ted/0xc7a87434And some other casts we didn’t get a chance to chat about: Yup that sums it up:https://warpcast.com/superanon/0x3a81f166 Foxy mug:https://warpcast.com/adrienne/0x37c7e469Yes, the kids make fun of Adrienne:https://warpcast.com/siennacooks.eth/0xf513e3cb And our musings elsewhere: Mint this episode on pods.media: https://pods.media/gm-farcaster Adrienne: Some of theThings: Too Many Thingshttps://someofthethings.substack.com/p/too-many-things Nounish Prof: Unpacking with Prof:  https://paragraph.xyz/@nounishprof AND www.gmfarcaster.com is live along with our GM Farcaster FAQ: https://paragraph.xyz/@adrienne/gm-farcaster-faq  Copyright 2024 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 be considered investment advice, nor solicitation to buy or sell any assets. NFA, DYOR. Chapters: 0:00:00 GM 0:06:14 $libra fallout0:07:31 coffeezilla’s on it0:09:21 token pages0:10:47 slokh joins Merkle0:12:21 summary from dwr0:14:52 fun frames0:21:04 chat with ted and woj

Crypto Sentiment Is Down Bad. But Is It Time to Go All In?

Memecoins, misinformation, and misplaced pessimism—Jeff Dorman explains why crypto’s current sentiment doesn’t match reality and why he thinks now might be the perfect time to buy. Crypto sentiment is extremely low, but is the market completely wrong? While X is flooded with doomsday takes, Jeff Dorman, CIO of ARCA, argues that the real fundamentals of crypto are stronger than ever. In this episode, Jeff breaks down why investors are overlooking key signals—like growing regulatory clarity, the tokenization of real-world assets, and institutional interest—and how meme coins have hijacked the broader market narrative. He pushes back on claims that there are no fresh narratives and explains why the current climate reminds him of previous market mispricings that turned into massive opportunities. He also dives into the potential of tokenized assets, why crypto adoption is way ahead of where people think, and why he believes the industry keeps making the same mistakes when it comes to marketing its breakthroughs.