https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG7948676061.mp3?updated=1702013112

From across the globe, today’s episode of Empire brings Santi and Jason together to discuss Societe Generale’s first-ever Euro stablecoin launch, Santi’s reaction to feedback, and whether we truly are back. They also explore the implications of meme coin culture and if it damages the perception of the industry as whole. They also discuss Coinbase’s recent easy crypto payments feature launch and the striking convenience it offers. They close out by deliberating on the future of gaming in the crypto space and upcoming content. Enjoy!

– –

Northstake simplifies the way institutional investors own a stake in Web3 by offering regulatory-compliant staking products. By ensuring institutional investors can participate in the burgeoning crypto market while adhering to the necessary legal and regulatory requirements.

To learn how Northstake is bridging the gap between crypto and institutions go to:

https://www.northstake.dk/tokenized-eth-staking

– –

Chronicle Protocol is a novel Oracle solution that has exclusively secured over $10B in assets for MakerDAO and its ecosystem since 2017. With a history of innovation, including the invention of the first Oracle on Ethereum, Chronicle Protocol continues to redefine Oracles. A blockchain-agnostic protocol, Chronicle overcomes the current limitations of transferring data on-chain by developing the first truly scalable, cost-efficient, decentralized, and verifiable Oracles, rewriting the rulebook on data transparency and accessibility.

Learn more about Chronicle Protocol: https://chroniclelabs.org/

Join the Chronicle Labs team: https://chroniclelabs.org/careers#open_roles

– –

Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

– –

Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in London this March! DAS is the #1 institutional conference in crypto, hosted by Blockworks.

Use the link below to learn more, and use EMPIRE20 to get 20% off your ticket! Sign up now because the price goes up every month. See you there!

Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home

– –

Timestamps

(00:13) The London DeFi and Crypto Scene

(10:24) Santi’s Reaction to the Reaction

(17:06) Is the Bull Market here?

(24:53) Why does crypto exist if it’s meme coin meta?

(31:24) DAS 2024

(32:39) Chronicle Ad

(33:54) Northstake Ad

(34:54) Where are we in this cycle?

(38:16) Euro-pegged Stablecoin

(50:13) Coinbase Wallet Payments

(54:27) Upcoming Content

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG2638460499.mp3?updated=1701946931

Follow 1000x On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sJOsIJ

Follow 1000x On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/47MEsxe

Follow 1000x On YouTube: https://bit.ly/3DNc5C6

—

In today’s episode of 1000x Jonah and Avi discuss the recent bullish price action in crypto markets. As Bitcoin broke out above $44,000, we dive into the best way to play the BTC/Alt rotation trade, crypto’s cycle top & the most hated trade in crypto right now… Ethereum. To hear all this & more, you’ll have to tune in!

—

Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman

Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz

Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

—

Referenced In The Show:

Solana’s End Game with Anatoly Yakovenko: https://apple.co/3QuF7NZ

—

Timestamps 

(0:00) Introduction

(1:19) Allocating To Crypto

(5:30) The BTC/Alt Rotation

(11:19) Ethereum

(15:10) Solana NFT’s

(19:01) Crypto’s Cycle Top

(27:46) Crypto’s Biggest Mover’s

(31:17) Why Own Crypto?

—

Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x 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. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG3481844292.mp3?updated=1701750323

In today’s episode of Empire, Jason and Santi are revisiting the Cosmos appchain thesis and are joined by Ethan Buchman, Cosmos co-founder, and Sam Hart, head of product & strategy at Skip Protocol. They revisit the App Chain thesis and how it is playing out both within Cosmos and L2-Ethereum based rollups. The ideal protocol for launching an App Chain is unpacked, addressing functionality needs, integration requirements, governance models and more. Sam and Ethan dive into IBC enabling multi-chain flows, shared security models and key learnings from governance processes in Cosmos. Thanks for tuning in!

– –

Follow Ethan: https://twitter.com/buchmanster

Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/hxrts

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

– –

Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple.

With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team’s tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle  — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings.

Make it simple today, at

https://www.toku.com/empire

– –

Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in London this March! DAS is the #1 institutional conference in crypto, hosted by Blockworks.

Use the link below to learn more, and use EMPIRE20 to get 20% off your ticket! Sign up now because the price goes up every month. See you there!

Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home

– –

Timestamps:

(00:00) The App Chain Thesis Was Right

(05:49) Ideal Protocol for an App Chain

(12:31) Cosmos Tech vs BD Strategy

(19:32) Why Select Cosmos for an App Chain

(29:48) DAS 2024

(31:00) Toku Ad

(32:23) Bootstrapping Validator Sets

(45:53) How do Appchains Unlock Killer Apps

(51:28) Cosmos Governance Learnings

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG3771901489.mp3?updated=1701411579

In today’s episode of Empire Santi and Jason unpack the biggest debates in crypto including integrated vs. modular blockchains and whether Solana can flip Ethereum. The conversation also explores the dynamics of hardware requirements, blockchain execution environments, parallel execution, network consensus, and how these factors shape the development and adoption of networks. To lighten the mood the duo chat about Spotify Wrapped, NFT collecting mindset, and their personal favorite songs. Thanks for tuning in!

– –

Northstake simplifies the way institutional investors own a stake in Web3 by offering regulatory-compliant staking products. By ensuring institutional investors can participate in the burgeoning crypto market while adhering to the necessary legal and regulatory requirements.

To learn how Northstake is bridging the gap between crypto and institutions go to:

https://www.northstake.dk/tokenized-eth-staking

– –

Chronicle Protocol is a novel Oracle solution that has exclusively secured over $10B in assets for MakerDAO and its ecosystem since 2017. With a history of innovation, including the invention of the first Oracle on Ethereum, Chronicle Protocol continues to redefine Oracles. A blockchain-agnostic protocol, Chronicle overcomes the current limitations of transferring data on-chain by developing the first truly scalable, cost-efficient, decentralized, and verifiable Oracles, rewriting the rulebook on data transparency and accessibility.

Learn more about Chronicle Protocol: https://chroniclelabs.org/

Join the Chronicle Labs team: https://chroniclelabs.org/careers#open_roles

– –

Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

– –

Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in London this March! DAS is the #1 institutional conference in crypto, hosted by Blockworks.

Use the link below to learn more, and use EMPIRE20 to get 20% off your ticket! Sign up now because the price goes up every month. See you there!

Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home

– –

Timestamps:

01:29 Spotify Wrapped and Blockworks Merch

07:56 Modular vs Monolithic Debate

18:13 Protocol Layering vs Integrated Designs

34:57 DAS 2024

36:12 Chronicle Ad

37:27 Northstake Ad

38:28 Will Solana Flip Eth?

56:12 The Solana NFT Craze & NFT Investing Mindset

01:03:10 Drop your Spotify Wrap in the Comments

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG4687346946.mp3?updated=1701323950

In today’s episode of Empire we explore the current state and future of modular blockchains. With special guests Avery Ching, Rushi Mache, and Nick White, the discussion revolves around the pros and cons of Modular and Monolithic Blockchain Architecture, aptness of execution environments, the importance of scalability, and the standardization and consolidation in the blockchain space. The conversation further dives into the performance and potential of Move Virtual Machine, the struggles of the Ethereum Virtual Machine, and the promise of innovative solutions like Celestia to offer more cost-effective and efficient data availability. We hope you Enjoy!

—

Follow Avery: https://twitter.com/AveryChing

Follow Nick: https://twitter.com/nickwh8te

Follow Rushi: https://twitter.com/rushimanche?lang=en

Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

– –

Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in London this March! DAS is the #1 institutional conference in crypto, hosted by Blockworks.

Use the link below to learn more, and use EMPIRE20 to get 20% off your ticket! Sign up now because the price goes up every month. See you there!

Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home

– –

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:00 The Modular Blockchain Thesis

04:26 MOVE-Based Blockchains

17:33 Is Monolothic Dated?

32:21 DAS London

33:38 Measuring Blockchain Performance & Scalability

43:31 The Future of DEV Activity

52:29 The Killer App

57:07 Will there be a Final Optimal Stack?

01:03:46 DAS London

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG7843238199.mp3?updated=1701146480

In today’s episode of Empire, Olaf Carlson, the founder of Polychain and first Coinbase employee, shares why he believes crypto is going to be the greatest wealth redistribution of the modern era. The conversation covers the impact of the leverage cycle, the viability of restaking, and the importance of privacy. They also touch on the L2 and Appchain thesis, embedding financial markets into social platforms, and the potential of wearables. Olaf breaks down why crypto is a one-way street and why it will outlive fiat currency. We hope you enjoy! 

– –

Follow Olaf: https://twitter.com/zxocw

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ 

– –

Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple.

With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team’s tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings.

Make it simple today, at

https://www.toku.com/empire

– –

Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in London this March! DAS is the #1 institutional conference in crypto, hosted by Blockworks. 

Use the link below to learn more, and use EMPIRE20 to get 20% off your ticket! Sign up now because the price goes up every month. See you there! 

Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home

– –

Timestamps:

(00:00) Crypto Sentiment Check

(06:38) The L2 Wave

(14:52) App-chain Thesis

(24:20) Impact of the Leverage Driven Cycle

(33:35) DAS 2023

(34:51) Toku Ad

(36:03) Crypto in 10 years

(43:44) Privacy Solutions, Shared Security, and Wearables 

(53:24) Why Olaf Doesn’t Sell

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG7709611064.mp3?updated=1700851800

In today’s episode of Empire Santi and Jason discuss the bombshell news of Binance pleading guilty and paying over $4 billion in fines related to money laundering violations. They analyze the implications for Coinbase, DeFi, and institutional adoption. They then shift gears to the controversial launch of L2 platform Blast and its native yield offerings. This takes the duo into a deep discussion of why should more L2s exist and what are vital heuristics for valuing these scaling solutions. We hope you enjoy! 

– –

Northstake simplifies the way institutional investors own a stake in Web3 by offering regulatory-compliant staking products. By ensuring institutional investors can participate in the burgeoning crypto market while adhering to the necessary legal and regulatory requirements. 

To learn how Northstake is bridging the gap between crypto and institutions go to:

https://www.northstake.dk/tokenized-eth-staking

– –

Chronicle Protocol is a novel Oracle solution that has exclusively secured over $10B in assets for MakerDAO and its ecosystem since 2017. With a history of innovation, including the invention of the first Oracle on Ethereum, Chronicle Protocol continues to redefine Oracles. A blockchain-agnostic protocol, Chronicle overcomes the current limitations of transferring data on-chain by developing the first truly scalable, cost-efficient, decentralized, and verifiable Oracles, rewriting the rulebook on data transparency and accessibility.  

Learn more about Chronicle Protocol: https://chroniclelabs.org/

Join the Chronicle Labs team: https://chroniclelabs.org/careers#open_roles

– –

Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

– –

Crypto’s premier institutional conference returns to London in March 2024 and we’ve got a killer deal for Black Friday…or as we call it BlackRock Friday.

For a limited time we’re running a 20% promo on our 4 pack of DAS tickets. For just 399 GBP per ticket you can share the room with the world’s top executives and hear from some of the largest institutions in crypto. 

Grab 3 friends or 3 colleagues and use code BLACKROCK for 20% off on 4 pack tickets. Only valid until Nov 27th.

Use code “BLACKROCKEMPIRE” at: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home

– –

Timestamps

(01:38) In-Laws, Working in Crypto, and Good Mood Santi

(04:00) Binance CZ Steps Down 

(28:46) Blast L2 Controversial Launch

(38:08) DAS 2024

(39:23) Chronicle Ad

(40:38) Northstale Ad

(41:38) Bearish Takes on Blast L2

(01:04:33 )Why Does Paradigm Experiment?

(01:09:34) Coindesk Acquired by Bullish

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG9875380759.mp3?updated=1700758646

Follow 1000x On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45htDli

Follow 1000x On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Kz0Bpw

Follow 1000x On YouTube: https://bit.ly/3DNc5C6

—

Happy thanksgiving! On today’s episode of 1000x, Ansem joins the show for a discussion on trading crypto cycles.

We deep dive into Ansem’s introduction to crypto, the Solana thesis & where we are in the cycle right now. To hear all this & more, you’ll have to tune in!

—

Follow Ansem: https://twitter.com/blknoiz06

Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman

Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz

Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

—

Timestamps

(0:00) Introduction

(1:19) Binance Agrees to Settle $4.3B Fine

(2:59) Ansem’s Introduction To Crypto

(6:01) Have Alt’s Topped?

(8:47) The Solana Thesis

(13:47) Cycle Bags

(20:39) The Crypto Thesis

(26:33) Trading Crypto Cycles

(31:26) Sentiment In Crypto

(40:41) Only Possible On Solana

(46:30) NFTs & Meme Coins

(54:30) The Next Crypto Market Top

(1:04:45) Crypto Twitter

—

Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x 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. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG4598680129.mp3?updated=1700538756

In today’s episode of Empire, Kane Warwick returns to unpack Synthetix V3, the design thinking behind Infinex, and the challenges of decentralized governance. We explore funding rates, arbitrage opportunities, and what it will take to bring the DeFi trading experience to parity with centralized exchanges. Kane also provides his philosophical views on building in public, the societal benefits of open source crypto, and the pressures of “decentralization theater.” We hope you enjoy!

– –

Follow Kain: https://twitter.com/kaiynne

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

– –

Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple.

With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team’s tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings.

Make it simple today, at

https://www.toku.com/empire

– –

Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in London this March! DAS is the #1 institutional conference in crypto, hosted by Blockworks. Use the link below to learn more, and use EMPIRE20 to get 20% off your ticket! Sign up now because the price goes up every month. See you there!

Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home

– –

Timestamps

(01:20) The Infinex & Synthetix Experiment

(03:23) Synthetix Post Luna & FTX

(13:23) Matching the CEX Experience Onchain

(24:19) Perps Mechanism Explained

(34:46) DAS 2024

(36:00) Chronicle Ad

(37:21) Fragmentation of Users on L2s

(46:08) Revenue Model & DAO Governance

(54:25) The Case for Decentralized Governance

(01:06:22) Improving DAO Efficiency

(01:13:56) Benefits of Building in Public

– –

Resources:

Synthetix: A fork in the road.

https://mirror.xyz/kain.eth/lVhI3TWwpzPHSsFwUvcRFTz_8IBhdrOYC0ojtkvLbNY

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG2035098671.mp3?updated=1700199131

In today’s episode of Empire Santi and Jason discuss the current crypto market conditions, reflecting on whether the recent rally signals the start of a new bull market or just a temporary surge. The duo reveals the indicators they pay attention to like Bitcoin stability, altcoin movement, and stablecoin inflows to assess the health of the market. Sharing personal experiences, Santi shares his portfolio strategy, stressing probabilistic thinking and controlling emotions like FOMO. To close out they discuss relative value investing, the private market, trading vs investing, and how to manage risk as prices increase. Thanks for tuning in!

– –

Northstake simplifies the way institutional investors own a stake in Web3 by offering regulatory-compliant staking products. By ensuring institutional investors can participate in the burgeoning crypto market while adhering to the necessary legal and regulatory requirements, Northstake is bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto.

https://www.northstake.dk/tokenized-eth-staking

– –

Chronicle Protocol is a novel Oracle solution that has exclusively secured over $10B in assets for MakerDAO and its ecosystem since 2017. With a history of innovation, including the invention of the first Oracle on Ethereum, Chronicle Protocol continues to redefine Oracles. A blockchain-agnostic protocol, Chronicle overcomes the current limitations of transferring data on-chain by developing the first truly scalable, cost-efficient, decentralized, and verifiable Oracles, rewriting the rulebook on data transparency and accessibility.  

Learn more about Chronicle Protocol: https://chroniclelabs.org/

Join the Chronicle Labs team: https://chroniclelabs.org/careers#open_roles

– –

Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in London this March! DAS is the #1 institutional conference in crypto, hosted by Blockworks. Use the link below to learn more, and use EMPIRE20 to get 20% off your ticket! Sign up now because the price goes up every month. See you there! 

Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home

– –

Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

— 

Timestamps:

(00:00) DOXing, Marathons, and Influenza

(06:13) Timing the Crypto Market

(12:27) Buying Solana on a Break Out

(16:45) Trading vs Holding

(22:34) Santi Portfolio Construction

(30:31) Catalysts vs Fundamentals

(36:37) Allocation of Portfolios

(42:56) DAS 2024

(44:12) Northstake Ad

(45:10) Chronicle Ad

(46:26) Identifying Price Targets

(52:56) Evaluating Application Layer

(01:00:43) Managing Investing Anxiety

(01:07:24) Is the Bull Market Here?

(01:12:57) Companies Not Considering the Future

(01:15:54) The Coinbase Thesis

—

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG7479540668.mp3?updated=1700024016

In this episode of Empire, Joe McCann, founder of Asymmetric, shares why he believes Solana offers unique technical architecture that enables new types of web3 applications not possible on Ethereum. He explains why he thinks Solana’s scalability offers a better developer experience compared to building on Ethereum L2s. McCann dives into macro trends, analyzing market flows to evaluate if the recent market move has legs. To close out he evaluates risks to his Solana thesis. We hope you enjoy!

– –

Follow Joe: https://twitter.com/joemccann

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ 

– –

Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in London this March! DAS is the #1 institutional conference in crypto, hosted by Blockworks. Use the link below to learn more, and use EMPIRE20 to get 20% off your ticket! Sign up now because the price goes up every month. See you there! 

Learn more + get your ticket here: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home

– –

Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple.

With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team’s tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings.

Make it simple today, at

https://www.toku.com/empire

– –

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intellectual Convexity

(10:16) Identifying Institutions & Jurisdictions of Interest

(15:53) Bull Environment is Here?

(20:46) The Solana Thesis

(30:39) Bonk VS Solana Thesis

(33:07) DAS 2024

(34:22) TOKU ad

(35:35) Managing Risks & Taking Profit

(46:46) Solana Investment

(51:03) Factoring in Macro

(56:41) Event vs Fundamental Driven Trades

(01:03:51) Why L2s Won’t Work

(01:15:49) What Could Derail Solana?

(01:22:06) Exciting Solana Applications

– –

Resources

Asymmetric 

https://asymmetric.financial/

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG4256260094.mp3?updated=1699596495

In this week’s roundup, the Michael power duo from the Bell Curve podcast team dive into the recent market rally and explore its implications in crypto including debt proceedings and VC appetite. They explore the Ethereum ETF approval potentially becoming a reality and the controversy surrounding Wintermute’s CEO Evgeny Gaevoy and the Near Foundation. To close out they discuss the future developments to look out for in the crypto, including the potential rise of alternative L1s and newer narratives. Thanks for watching!

– –

Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_

Follow Michael A: https://twitter.com/im_manderson

Subscribe to Bell Curve on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9

Subscribe to Bell Curve on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD

Subscribe to Bell Curve on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

– –

Join us at DAS (Digital Asset Summit) in London this March! DAS is the #1 institutional conference in crypto, hosted by Blockworks.

Use the link below to learn more, and use BELL20 to get 20% off your ticket! Sign up now because the price goes up every month. See you there!

https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2024-london/home

– –

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:01) Are We Back?

(8:28) Token Prices Impacting Bankruptcy Proceedings

(10:31) An FTX Restart?

(20:11) Cycle Change Indicators?

(24:42) Institutionalizing Crypto

(35:23) DAS London Ad

(36:32) Bitcoin Hashrate Lag

(42:30) Near Foundation & Aurora Accusations

(48:44) End Game of Blockchain Stacks

– –

Resources

Wintermute CEO Accuses Near 

https://blockworks.co/news/wintermute-ceo-accused-near-foundation-of-failing-to-redeem-stablecoins

BlackRock ETF Proposal 

https://blockworks.co/news/blackrock-ishares-ether-etf

– –

Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve 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. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.tt and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG4161337166.mp3?updated=1699526139

Follow 1000x On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45htDli

Follow 1000x On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Kz0Bpw

Follow 1000x On YouTube: https://bit.ly/3DNc5C6

—

In today’s episode of 1000x Jonah and Avi discuss the return of the crypto bull market as positive sentiment about a Bitcoin ETF spurs a massive rally in Solana.

We also debrief on the episode with Anatoly, walk through how to find the best opportunities as a trader & how to navigate technical trades vs a fundamental investment thesis. To hear all this & more, you’ll have to tune in!

—

Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman

Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz

Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

—

Referenced In The Show:

Solana’s End Game with Anatoly Yakovenko: apple.co/3QuF7NZ

Fake bitcoin ETF report triggers price jump to $30k, $100M wave of liquidations: https://blockworks.co/news/bitcoin-etf-report-price-jump

—

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:06) The Solana Debrief

(8:32) Applications In Crypto

(12:51) Bitcoin’s Move To $35,000, Catalyst For A Crypto Rally

(20:04) The Setup For A Bitcoin Bull Market

(25:57) Technical vs Fundamental Trading

(32:16) Opportunities In Crypto

—

Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x 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. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG3360927555.mp3?updated=1699332545

In this episode of Empire, Li Jin from Variant Fund and Ben Leventhal from Blackbird and co-founder of Resy, cover the intersection of the consumer market and crypto. They delve into the history of consumer startups, the limitations of traditional businesses in the dining industry, and the potential of crypto to transform ownership. Ben discusses Blackbird and how it addresses issues in the restaurant industry by establishing better connection and understanding between restaurants and customers. To close out Li touches on her vision for consumer crypto leading into 2024. Thanks for tuning in! 

– –

Follow Li: https://twitter.com/ljin18

Follow Ben: https://twitter.com/benleventhal

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ 

– –

Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple.

With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team’s tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings.

Make it simple today, at

https://www.toku.com/empire

– –

Timestamps:

(00:00) End of Times for Consumer Apps

(05:58) Consumer Crypto’s Advantage

(17:22) Identity Rails for Restaurants

(21:23) Balancing Blockchain & Consumer Rights

(27:45) Complexity of Building On Web3

(30:00) Toku ad

(31:16) Variant Fund Approach to Consumer Crypto

(36:23) Why Use Crypto?

(41:54) FLY Token & Progressive Ownership

(46:44) Mitigating Attack Vectors

(50:21) Consumer Crypto in 2024

– –

Resources

Blackbird Docs

https://www.blackbird.xyz/flypaper

Li Jin Barrier to Mainstream Adoption

The Barrier to Mainstream Crypto Adoption Isn’t UX — It’s Product-Market Fit

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG5114098926.mp3?updated=1698984531

In today’s episode of Empire, we take an in-depth look at the controversies surrounding DCG (Digital Currency Group) with our special guest, Ram Ahluwalia. Ram sheds light on the complex DCG saga involving Barry Silbert, 3 Arrows Capital, and the ‘Widow Maker’ trade that entangled several entities, including Gemini and Grayscale. The team discusses the case and the roles played by various figures and corporations, challenging decisions made along the way, and contemplating what could have been done differently. To close out they speculate on the fate of Grayscale and the broader implications for the crypto and venture markets. 

– –

Follow Ram: https://twitter.com/ramahluwalia

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ 

– –

Chronicle Protocol is a novel Oracle solution that has exclusively secured over $10B in assets for MakerDAO and its ecosystem since 2017. With a history of innovation, including the invention of the first Oracle on Ethereum, Chronicle Protocol continues to redefine Oracles. A blockchain-agnostic protocol, Chronicle overcomes the current limitations of transferring data on-chain by developing the first truly scalable, cost-efficient, decentralized, and verifiable Oracles, rewriting the rulebook on data transparency and accessibility.  

Learn more about Chronicle Protocol: https://chroniclelabs.org/

Join the Chronicle Labs team: https://chroniclelabs.org/careers#open

– –

Timestamps:

(00:00) DCG, Genesis, Gemini Case Overview

(04:17) The Widow Maker Trade

(12:45) Was this all avoidable?

(18:02) $1.1B Promissory Note

(23:21) Worse than Enron

(28:06) Systemic Risk & Recouping Creditors

(35:09) Chronicle Ad

(36:27) Is Gemini Responsible?

(43:46) Contagions and Second Order Effects

(50:23) Barry’s Empire

(57:19) Does a New Genesis Happen?

– –

Resources

Ram DCG Threads

1/ Genesis is the only full-service prime broker in crypto. Genesis was a gem in the DCG portfolio.

It plays an critical role in enabling large institutions to access & mange risk.

The $1 Bn question – where does Genesis go from here? A thread on Prime brokers & Genesis

— Ram Ahluwalia, Lumida (@ramahluwalia) November 20, 2022

1/ NY Attorney General vs. DCG @BarrySilbert:

FTX was worse than Madoff.

And, DCG was worse than Enron.

This thread will show how.

And why the NYAG's request will force a sale of Grayscale.

— Ram Ahluwalia, Lumida (@ramahluwalia) October 22, 2023

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG2014914676.mp3?updated=1698892988

In this episode of Empire Debates Santi, Tommy, and Ryan kick off with the anticipated approval of a Bitcoin ETF and its potential to usher institutional money into crypto. They then pivot to Ethereum’s ascension as an asset and Solana’s ability to attract developers and discuss if Solana will be the ultimate ETH killer. The conversation further explores the ramifications of institutional players entering the crypto space and examines the unique distribution strategy underpinning Telegram and Tron. Thanks for tuning in!

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, Tommy, and Zach may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

– –

Follow Tommy: https://twitter.com/Shaughnessy119

Follow Ryan: https://twitter.com/kukulabanze

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

– –

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:07) BlackRock ETF Approved?

(10:12) ETF Impact on Portfolio Decisions

(21:10) How Financial Systems Influence Decisions

(29:31) The Solana Thesis

(45:42) Aversion to Building on Ethereum

(52:50) Telegram and Tron Wallets

– –

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, Tommy, and Zach may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG3465322041.mp3?updated=1698719148

In today’s episode of Empire Jason is joined by Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, a firm overseeing $76.4 billion in assets, and Martin Leinweber, a digital asset strategist at Market Vector Indexes. They dive into conversation ranging from the macroeconomic climate to the prospects of a Bitcoin ETF approval. They dissect how MarketVector aims to capture crypto native value through Ethereum staking rewards and other on-chain metrics, the demand for these products from institutions, and how MarketVector creates investible crypto products for institutions to get exposure. 

– –

Follow Jan van Eck: https://twitter.com/JanvanEck3

Follow Martin Leinweber: https://twitter.com/mleinweber2

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ 

– –

Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple.

With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team’s tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings.

Make it simple today, at

https://www.toku.com/empire

– –

Timestamps:

(00:00) Macro Sentiment Check

(07:51) Budget Deficit Concern: Overblown?

(14:15) The van Eck Origin Story

(18:31) The 60-40 Portfolio

(22:23) Bitcoin ETF Likelihood in 2023 vs 2024

(28:11) Toku Ad

(29:25) MarketVector Changing Data and Indices

(40:46) Demand for Onchain Yield

(45:19) Corporate Strategy Focus on Crypto

(48:48) Identifying Tokens with Economic Traction

(53:15) Central Banks Buying BTC

– –

Resources

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG1725421099.mp3?updated=1698680414

In the latest episode of the Empire Policy Series, Santi hosts Rebecca Rettig and Jake Chervinsky to delve into recent allegations of Hamas leveraging cryptocurrency for terrorism funding, FinCEN’s upcoming rules concerning crypto mixers, and the IRS’s evolving crypto tax regulations. The trio also dissect the the forthcoming 3-6 months of crypto regulation and discuss recent bipartisan legislative triumphs in the stablecoin domain. To close out both Rebecca and Jake highlight the need for industry-wide collaboration to ensure regulations both foster innovation and effectively mitigate inherent risks.

– –

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:31) Is Crypto Financing Terrorism?

(11:37) Policy Maker Responses to Crypto Terrorism

(18:34) Chainalysis Ad

(19:38) Mixer Rule by Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

(31:49) Defining the Mixer Use Case

(45:22) Tax Provision for Crypto

(51:59) Regulatory Outlook

– –

Follow Rebecca: https://twitter.com/RebeccaRettig1

Follow Jake: https://twitter.com/jchervinsky

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

– –

This episode is brought to you by Chainalysis.

Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform. We provide data, software, services, and research to government agencies, web3 companies, financial institutions, and insurance and cybersecurity companies. Our data powers investigation, compliance, and business intelligence software that has been used to solve some of the world’s most high-profile criminal cases.

For more information, visit www.Chainalysis.com/empire.

– –

Resources

Submit a comment on regulation

https://www.protectdefi.org/

DeFi Education Fund

https://www.defieducationfund.org/

The Blockchain Association

https://theblockchainassociation.org/

https://twitter.com/BlockchainAssn

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG9382303754.mp3?updated=1698380327

In today’s episode of Empire Santi is joined by Jason Kam, Founder of Folius Ventures,and Ben Forman, Mananging Partner of ParaFi Capital, to find out if the bear market really is over. They dive into the recent crypto price action and whether an Ethereum ETF could be a catalyst for DeFi. They then look to the future and discuss how gaming and prediction markets could drive adoption, the opportunities in tokenizing real world assets, and why this environment rhymes with late 2019 when fundamentals were emerging but prices were low. Ben and Jason also discuss their outlook on the macro landscape, remaining opportunities in liquid and illiquid markets, and why they believe we may be in the early innings of a new bull market driven by growing institutional interest and real use cases.

– –

Follow Jason Kam: https://twitter.com/MapleLeafCap

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ 

– –

Chronicle Protocol is a novel Oracle solution that has exclusively secured over $10B in assets for MakerDAO and its ecosystem since 2017. With a history of innovation, including the invention of the first Oracle on Ethereum, Chronicle Protocol continues to redefine Oracles. A blockchain-agnostic protocol, Chronicle overcomes the current limitations of transferring data on-chain by developing the first truly scalable, cost-efficient, decentralized, and verifiable Oracles, rewriting the rulebook on data transparency and accessibility.  

Learn more about Chronicle Protocol: https://chroniclelabs.org/

Join the Chronicle Labs team: https://chroniclelabs.org/careers#ope…

– –

MetaMask Portfolio is your one-stop shop for all things web3. Instead of connecting to multiple exchanges, dapps, and tools, you just need to connect to one simple dapp to track and manage all your assets across different networks and accounts. MetaMask Portfolio provides a secure and convenient way to perform common tasks such as Buy, Sell, Swap, Bridge, and Stake. 

Try MetaMask Portfolio at https://blckwrks.co/MetaMaskEmpire

– –

Timestamps:

(00:00) Sentiment Check-in with Private Investors

(08:48) Portfolio Positioning

(18:08) Investing Outside of the Majors

(24:00) Investing in Crypto Layers

(30:44) Deciding Thesis Invalidation

(35:40) DeFi Catalysts

(45:13) Chronicle Ad

(46:30) Metamask Ad

(47:15) Unique Use Cases Outside of RWAs

(54:12) Timing Investments & Managing Risk

(59:41) Value in Gaming and Blockchain

(01:12:39) How Financialization Complicates Social Behaviors

(01:18:48) Why is Scaling Usage Hard?

(01:35:26) Are We in a New Cycle?

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG6113793155.mp3?updated=1698309053

Follow 1000x On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45htDli

Follow 1000x On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Kz0Bpw

Follow 1000x On YouTube: https://bit.ly/3DNc5C6

—

In today’s episode of 1000x Jonah and Avi welcome Anatoly Yakovenko to the show for a discussion on Solana’s ultimate end game. After a tweet from Jonah questioning the future of Solana, we thought why not invite Anatoly himself to the show to explain Solana’s ultimate vision.

We deep dive into finding crypto’s perfect use case, disrupting legacy financial rails, the challenges of building through a bear market & crypto’s killer use case… stablecoins. To hear all this & more, you’ll have to tune in!

—

Timestamps

(0:00) Introduction

(3:23) Solana’s Ultimate Vision

(7:57) Value Within A PoS Chain

(10:25) Running A Solana Validator

(13:03) Firedancer: Boosting Solana’s Scalability

(17:21) TVL & Volume On Solana

(21:56) Crypto’s Perfect Use Case

(25:10) Stablecoins

(31:05) The Future Of Solana

(38:01) The Waves Of Adoption In Crypto

(43:54) Building Community In Solana

(48:06) Solana’s Perfect Product Market Fit

(54:47) What Solana Has Learnt From Ethereum

—

Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x 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. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG9520472747.mp3?updated=1698119818

In today’s episode of Empire Jason and Santi are joined by Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley and CIO Matt Hougan to dive into the world of ETFs. They discuss the early skepticism and misconceptions around ETFs, why a Bitcoin ETF approval could be transformative for crypto adoption and maturity, the layers of security and regulation with ETFs, and the potential timeline and sequence for crypto ETF products. They close out by exploring how an ETF could boost crypto’s credibility and accessibility for traditional investors and revisiting the bull case for Coinbase.

– –

Follow Hunter: https://twitter.com/HHorsley

Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/Matt_Hougan

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

– –

Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple.

With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team’s tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings.

Make it simple today, at

https://www.toku.com/empire

– –

Timestamps:

(00:00) False ETF News

(02:30) What is an ETF?

(09:03) Market Manipulation in Crypto

(14:52) Investment Reality in Crypto

(21:47) Who Wins if ETFs are Approved?

(29:52) Regulatory Concerns for ETFs

(35:15) Toku Ad

(36:30) Voting and Delegate Structure of ETFs

(40:26) Safety and Reporting of Crypto ETFs

(46:43) Timeline and Sequence of ETF Types for Crypto

(53:52) Can Crypto Change ETFs?

(56:35) Coinbase Thesis

—

Resources

Bitwise ETFs

https://blockworks.co/news/0xresearch-bitwise-spot-bitcoin-etf

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG6065254934.mp3?updated=1697773847

In today’s episode of Empire the Jason and Santi are back, diving into In this week’s Empire Roundup, Jason and Santi welcome Blockworks’ Senior Reporter, Casey Wagner, for an in-depth look into the unfolding Sam Bankman-Fried trial in the Southern District of New York. Casey shares firsthand observations, including compelling witness accounts from Caroline Ellison and Nishad Singh that implicate SBF. The trio delve into the prosecution’s tactics, jury sentiment, and anticipates the defense’s forthcoming arguments. Additionally, the episode explores the ripple effects of these developments on GBTC’s prospects for Bitcoin ETF conversion, the future viability of Genesis and DCG amid NYAG lawsuit allegations, and the recent controversy surrounding Uniswap’s fee structure changes. 

– –

MetaMask Portfolio is your one-stop shop for all things web3. Instead of connecting to multiple exchanges, dapps, and tools, you just need to connect to one simple dapp to track and manage all your assets across different networks and accounts. MetaMask Portfolio provides a secure and convenient way to perform common tasks such as Buy, Sell, Swap, Bridge, and Stake. 

Try MetaMask Portfolio at https://blckwrks.co/MetaMaskEmpire

– –

Chronicle Protocol is a novel Oracle solution that has exclusively secured over $10B in assets for MakerDAO and its ecosystem since 2017. With a history of innovation, including the invention of the first Oracle on Ethereum, Chronicle Protocol continues to redefine Oracles. A blockchain-agnostic protocol, Chronicle overcomes the current limitations of transferring data on-chain by developing the first truly scalable, cost-efficient, decentralized, and verifiable Oracles, rewriting the rulebook on data transparency and accessibility.  

Learn more about Chronicle Protocol: https://chroniclelabs.org/

Join the Chronicle Labs team: https://chroniclelabs.org/careers#open_roles

– –

Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

— 

Timestamps:

(00:00) SBF Trial Updates

(23:20) Timeline for SBF Sentencing

(29:24) Chronicle Ad

(30:40) Metamask Ad

(31:26) Gemini, Genesis, DCG Sued by New York AG

(50:00) Ramifications of Explosions in Crypto

(55:34) Uniswap Fee Switch

(01:04:33) Pudgy Penguins LIVE Unboxing

—

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG9521545164.mp3?updated=1697560328

In today’s Empire Debates episode Santi, Tommy, and Ryan discuss overlooked aspects in this bear market including the importance of nuance in analyzing projects, the potential for decentralized storage despite current low demand, and how poor regulation and lack of clarity opened the door for bad actors like FTX. They then cover why jurisdictional competition will shape the future of crypto and capital formation. Despite crypto Twitter sentiment seeming very negative, the team remains optimistic in identifying quality investments throughout the crypto space. 

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, Tommy, and Zach may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

– –

Follow Tommy: https://twitter.com/Shaughnessy119

Follow Ryan: https://twitter.com/kukulabanze

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ 

– –

Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple.

With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team’s tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings.

Make it simple today, at

https://www.toku.com/empire

– –

Timestamps:

(00:00) What is Overlooked?

(14:46) Managing Portfolios After FTX

(20:08) Attractiveness of Alt L1 Investments

(31:45) Toku Ad

(33:00) What Needs to be Decentralized?

(45:22) Recovering From Valuation Crashes

(50:22) Treasury Funds and VC Activism

(54:33) VCs Selecting Jurisdictions

(01:02:54) Future of Capital Formation

(01:07:45) Rapid Fire Questions

– –

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, Tommy, and Zach may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG9309858820.mp3?updated=1697166440

In today’s episode of Empire Jason and Santi are back, diving into the latest revelations from the FTX trial, including Caroline Ellison’s testimony about Sam Bankman-Fried’s priorities and losses. They also cover a landmark trade between BlackRock and Barclays using JPMorgan’s blockchain Onyx, showcasing blockchain power in collateral transfers. They move on to discuss crypto layoffs, the failure of real estate-backed stablecoin USDR, and the mainnet launch of crypto project Scroll. They close with reflections on declining ACT scores, their love for David Beckham’s documentary, and what it’d take for Jason to shave his head.

– –

MetaMask Portfolio is your one-stop shop for all things web3. Instead of connecting to multiple exchanges, dapps, and tools, you just need to connect to one simple dapp to track and manage all your assets across different networks and accounts. MetaMask Portfolio provides a secure and convenient way to perform common tasks such as Buy, Sell, Swap, Bridge, and Stake. 

Try MetaMask Portfolio at 

– –

Chronicle Protocol is a novel Oracle solution that has exclusively secured over $10B in assets for MakerDAO and its ecosystem since 2017. With a history of innovation, including the invention of the first Oracle on Ethereum, Chronicle Protocol continues to redefine Oracles. A blockchain-agnostic protocol, Chronicle overcomes the current limitations of transferring data on-chain by developing the first truly scalable, cost-efficient, decentralized, and verifiable Oracles, rewriting the rulebook on data transparency and accessibility.  

Learn more about Chronicle Protocol: https://chroniclelabs.org/

Join the Chronicle Labs team: https://chroniclelabs.org/careers#open_roles

– –

Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

— 

Timestamps:

00:00 Israel Based Start-up Support

05:30 SBF Trial Updates

17:00 BlackRock – Barclays Trade on JPMorgan Chain

21:16 Crypto Layoffs

25:00 Chronicle ad

26:15 Metamask ad

27:00 USDR Stablecoin Depeg

33:38 What We’re Reading and Watching

—

Resources

Israel Start-up Support

🇮🇱 ATTENTION ISRAELI FOUNDERS and VCs: 400+ talented professionals across various domains are volunteering their time and expertise to help your startup while your employees are called up for reserve duty. Please share with/tag any founder who may benefit from this.

Huge thank…

— Shalva Gozland (שלוה) 🇮🇱 (@ShalvaGozland) October 11, 2023

SBF Trial Updates

https://blockworks.co/news/caroline-ellison-cross-examination

BlackRock-Barclays Trade

https://blockworks.co/news/blackrock-barclays-jpmorgan-chase-dapp-tcn

USDR Stablecoin Depeg

https://blockworks.co/news/tangible-real-usd-illiquid-stablecoin-real-world-assets

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG6568422498.mp3?updated=1697098083

Follow 1000x On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45htDli

Follow 1000x On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3Kz0Bpw

Follow 1000x On YouTube: https://bit.ly/3DNc5C6

—

In today’s episode of 1000x Jonah and Avi discuss market forces introducing increasing risk in the crypto markets. With a recent bond market sell-off, geopolitical tensions & rising oil prices, could these forces spill over into risk asset’s, and how would that impact crypto?

We then move onto discuss what is crypto’s next bullish catalyst that will bring the greatest returns for both traders & investors, but to hear that, you’ll have to tune in!

—

Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman

Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz

Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

—

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:45) Markets During Geopolitical Events

(04:32) We’re In A Shaky Environment For Risk Asset’s

(10:38) Surging Yield’s, Geopolitical Conflict & Rising Oil

(12:51) Stars Arena

(15:22) FTX Hack

(16:36) Ethereum Faces L2 Scaling Headwinds, But The Pendulum Will Swing

(24:10) Stablecoins

(30:15) Are L1’s In Trouble?

—

Referenced In The Show:

Iran Helped Plot Attack on Israel Over Several Weeks: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-israel-hamas-strike-planning-bbe07b25

New report shows ‘chaos’ during FTX hack last November: Wired: https://blockworks.co/news/ftx-hack-wired-bankruptcy-chaos

—

Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x 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. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG4317708951.mp3?updated=1696911654

In today’s episode of Empire Jason and Santi are joined by Crypto investor Nic Carter and Martin Carrina, founder of Mountain Protocol, to discuss the past and future of stablecoins. They compare stablecoins to the rise of Eurodollars, arguing they meet a real demand for dollar exposure and could ultimately strengthen US interests, yet also face hostility akin to offshore banking. The guests debate whether crypto yields rising above fiat rates or expanding use cases like high-yield accounts are needed to drive stablecoin growth. To close things out the team covers the endgame for stablecoins and the vectors for mass adoption. 

– –

Follow Nic: https://twitter.com/nic__carter

Follow Martin: https://twitter.com/mcarrica

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ 

– –

Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple.

With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team’s tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings.

Make it simple today, at

https://www.toku.com/empire

– –

Bumper is an innovative DeFi protocol that protects the value of the crypto you hold from the downside & simultaneously preserves gains when the price climbs. 

– A superior alternative to crypto options for traders 

– 30% cheaper and more efficient than traditional tools

– Liquidity providers earn 3-18% real yield on USDC

– Get a share in $250,000 of BUMP rewards for Early Adopters

Visit bumper.fi for more info!

– –

Timestamps:

00:00 Stablecoins Today

10:25 Efficiencies of Stablecoins

15:36 Emerging Markets & USDT on Tron

25:53 Time Horizon for Stablecoin Standard

30:42 Mobile Money Apps Powered by Stables

36:20 Bumper Ad

37:23 Toku Ad 

38:36 Market Structure of Stables

41:32 Algorithmic Stablecoin Design

46:28 Peg Designs and Risks

50:20 Acceptance of US Dollars

56:40 SigNet Design and Fiat Speed Limits

01:03:28 Economic Outlook of US Dollar 

01:15:04 Growth Catalysts for Stablecoins 

– –

Resources

Nic Carter Token2049

Mountain usdm

https://mountainprotocol.com/

Articles Shared by Jason

https://www.lanacion.com.ar/ 

https://twitter.com/BowTiedMara/statu…

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG1058382081.mp3?updated=1696567950

In today’s episode of Empire all eyes are on Sam Bankman-Fried. Santi is joined by Blockworks Senior reporter Casey Wagner who is covering SBF’s criminal trial live from the Southern District of New York court. She provides details on the jury selection process, opening statements from the prosecution and defense, and testimony so far from witnesses like Bankman-Fried’s former best friend and roommate. Casey covers the nuanced strategies of the prosecution and defense while providing unique insights into the sentiment in the courtroom. She also discusses potential witness testimony over the next few weeks which may shed more light on Bankman-Fried’s knowledge and actions leading up to FTX’s collapse.

– –

Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple.

With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team’s tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings.

Make it simple today, at

https://www.toku.com/empire

– –

Chronicle Protocol is a novel Oracle solution that has exclusively secured over $10B in assets for MakerDAO and its ecosystem since 2017. With a history of innovation, including the invention of the first Oracle on Ethereum, Chronicle Protocol continues to redefine Oracles. A blockchain-agnostic protocol, Chronicle overcomes the current limitations of transferring data on-chain by developing the first truly scalable, cost-efficient, decentralized, and verifiable Oracles, rewriting the rulebook on data transparency and accessibility.

Learn more about Chronicle Protocol: https://chroniclelabs.org/

Join the Chronicle Labs team: https://chroniclelabs.org/careers#open_roles

– –

Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

—

Timestamps:

(00:00) Southern District of New York Court Coverage

(15:44) Prosecution Strategy

(25:00) Will Sam Testify?

(30:34) Chronicle Ad

(31:50) TOKU ad

(33:00) Witnesses

(41:25) Sam’s Best Friend Testifies

(51:00) Prosecution and Defense Teams

(54:47) How is SBF?

(58:55) Courtroom Sentiment

—

Resources

SBF Trial Live Updates

https://blockworks.co/news/sbf-trial-day-1

—

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG1300558912.mp3?updated=1696318303

In today’s episode of Empire Jason and Santi interview Blockchain Capital General Partners Aleks and Spencer. Blockchain Capital recently closed two new funds, early stage and opportunity, totaling $580 million. Since its inception in 2013, Blockchain Capital has invested in more than 110 companies, protocols and crypto assets across the ecosystem. Today’s discussion dives into their fund thesis and overall managing strategy, the time horizon for mass adoption, deploying capital in U.S. based projects, and existing discounts in later stage start-ups. 

– –

Follow Aleks: https://twitter.com/_alekslarsen

Follow Spencer: https://twitter.com/CremeDeLaCrypto

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ 

– –

Get 5% off your business insurance today with Vouch, the leading insurer of crypto startups. With over 4000 clients, Vouch offers exclusive coverages with crypto enhancements including Directors & Officers with digital asset regulatory defense and Cyber that includes smart contract vulnerabilities. 

Get started today at https://vouch.us/web3/blockworks

– –

Bumper is an innovative DeFi protocol that protects the value of the crypto you hold from the downside & simultaneously preserves gains when the price climbs. 

– A superior alternative to crypto options for traders 

– 30% cheaper and more efficient than traditional tools

– Liquidity providers earn 3-18% real yield on USDC

– Get a share in $250,000 of BUMP rewards for Early Adopters

Visit bumper.fi for more info!

– –

Timestamps:

(00:00) $580M Fund Raise

(08:00) Fund Performance and Power Dynamics

(16:45) Time Horizon for Mass Adoption

(22:04) Allocating Capital in U.S.

(29:58) Exciting Innovation

(38:30) Bumper Ad

(39:34) Vouch ad

(40:42) Balancing Portfolio Competition

(44:50) Investment Stage Discount

(47:18) What’s Misunderstood about WorldCoin

(51:01) Potential of AI & Crypto

(54:09) Lessons Learned from Previous Cycles

(58:56) Revisiting Old Ideas

– –

Resources:

Blockchain Capital

https://www.blockchaincapital.com/blog/doubling-up-while-doubling-down-announcing-our-latest-funds

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG3306627179.mp3?updated=1696040744

In today’s Empire Debates episode Santi, Tommy, and Ryan dive into several spicy takes. To start things off they discuss the general climate of funds in crypto and how founders are utilizing VC money to pivot project visions. They move on to break down the Binance rumors and discuss the potential struggles the exchange giant may be facing.

– –

Follow Tommy: https://twitter.com/Shaughnessy119

Follow Ryan: https://twitter.com/kukulabanze

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

– –

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(06:31) Fund Returns in Crypto

(19:26) Founders Pivoting on Investor Money

(23:02) Token Treasury Management

(27:07) Binance Rumors & Speculation

(41:26) Investing in a Bear

(52:09) Evaluating Token Cash-flows 

(55:20) Advancements of zk Tech

– –

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.

https://chrt.fm/track/713ACD/traffic.megaphone.fm/BWG1203600192.mp3?updated=1695957197

In today’s episode of Empire Jason and Santi cover the biggest news this week including Coinbase’s massive approval for a non-US retail perpetuals trading and Pudgy Penguins invading 2000 Walmarts. They also dive into the market structure of crypto perps and whether Coinbase can claw marketshare. The duo also unpack the Gensler hearing and why AI valuations may be in a local top. They close out this week’s RU by discussing locked token deals and how they have impacted projects throughout the space. Thanks for tuning in!

– –

Planning to grant token awards for your team? Toku makes implementing global token compensation and incentive awards simple.

With Toku, you get unmatched legal and tax support to grant and administer your global team’s tokens. Toku navigates it across the lifecycle — from easy to use token grant award templates through tracking vesting to managing tax withholdings.

Make it simple today, at

https://www.toku.com/empire

– –

Chronicle Protocol is a novel Oracle solution that has exclusively secured over $10B in assets for MakerDAO and its ecosystem since 2017. With a history of innovation, including the invention of the first Oracle on Ethereum, Chronicle Protocol continues to redefine Oracles. A blockchain-agnostic protocol, Chronicle overcomes the current limitations of transferring data on-chain by developing the first truly scalable, cost-efficient, decentralized, and verifiable Oracles, rewriting the rulebook on data transparency and accessibility.  

Learn more about Chronicle Protocol: https://chroniclelabs.org/

Join the Chronicle Labs team: https://chroniclelabs.org/careers#open_roles

– –

Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel

Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz

Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod

Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j

Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7

Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw

Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/

— 

Timestamps:

(00:00) Discovering Apples & Marathons

(08:35) Global Crypto Climate

(14:32) Pudgy Penguins in Walmart

(21:00) Coinbase Perps Trading

(33:38) Chronicle ad

(34:54) TOKU 

(36:07) Gensler Congressional Hearing

(39:14) AI Valuations

(50:13) Locked Token Deals

(56:32) Upcoming Pods

—

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.