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Rethinking High Performance Computing with Kevin F****** Bowers

https://podcast.solana.com/episodes/rethinking-high-performance-computing-with-kevin-f-bowers-l3zNSwiZ

In this episode, Austin talks with Kevin Bowers, Chief Science Officer at Jump Trading. Kevin and his team are the brains behind Firedancer, Solana’s second independent validator client. As Kevin describes the process of building Firedancer, it’s clear that this episode is not only about building a validator client; it’s about Kevins unique perspective on the 1% of computer science focused on making things as fast and efficient as possible. Throughout his interdisciplinary career, Kevin has again and again proven to be an iconoclastic thinker, unabashedly dissatisfied with the status quo. He expresses his unconventional views on programming languages, scaling solutions, data flow optimization, and more. 

 

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GBTC & The SEC Lawsuit with James Seyffart

https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/gbtc-the-sec-lawsuit

“The judges might issue a ruling that says, “You violated the APA. You did not treat situations alike.” And then say, “Go back to the drawing board.” And then the SEC could then just deny for other reasons… So Grayscale might win the case and then still not be able to convert to an ETF.”
— James Seyffart

James Seyffart is an analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence covering ETFs. In this interview, we discuss the how and why of ETFs, Grayscale’s legal battle with the SEC over the approval of a Bitcoin ETF, and the complexities of Grayscale implementing a redemption program for GBTC. We also talk about the role of the SEC in regulating Bitcoin and Gary Gensler’s political ambitions.

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In two months’ time, it will be the 10-year anniversary of the Winklevoss Twins making the first submission to the SEC for a Bitcoin spot ETF. When the SEC rejected this in 2017, it seemed as though it was a temporary blip, and that a US Bitcoin spot ETF would inevitably be approved. And yet, the SEC has rejected a raft of subsequent applications, and many more sit in Gary Gensler’s inbox awaiting a decision. 

Grayscale has decided to test the SEC’s stance in court. Whilst there are various opinions as to the underlying motivation for Grayscale taking on this case, there is no doubt that this is the best test of the SEC’s current intransigence in relation to a Bitcoin spot ETF. 

Bloomberg Intelligence’s James Seyffart, an ETF expert, provides his informed opinion on the current status of Grayscale’s case, the likelihood of the SEC losing the case, and whether this will affect the SEC’s position of a Bitcoin spot ETF. He also sets out why the SEC is so reluctant to approve what many in the community believe would open up Bitcoin to a new massive wave of adoption.

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Solo staker report, Dappnode supports Rocket Pool – The Daily Gwei Refuel #593 – Ethereum Updates

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00:00 Introductory song
00:10 Rated.network’s Solo Staker report


08:28 100,000 KZG Ceremony contributions


09:53 Over 200,000 ETH of MEV distributed to validators since the launch of MEV-boost


14:42 Dappnode adds Rocket Pool support


18:21 Obol Labs details Obol V2


19:57 Visualizing flows into Optimism


22:06 Autonomous worlds finalists


26:48 Some market/sentiment talk

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How These 3 Lawyers Are Defending Crypto And How YOU Can Contribute! | Paul Hastings

https://pdst.fm/e/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/MANA7155938139.mp3?updated=1685214371

Eric Sibbitt, Nick Morgan, and Lisa Rubin are the lawyers from Paul Hastings, an international law firm that recently became very vocal in crypto. We talked about what role Paul Hastings plays in crypto, about their non-profit initiative Icanlaw.org, a few cases including Coinbase rule petition to SEC, Ripple case, LBRY, regulation in the US, and potential exodus threat of the US companies, and more! 

Follow the guests:

Lisa Rubin: https://twitter.com/lisaerubin

Nick Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-morgan-9182744/

Eric Sibbit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-sibbitt-bb23081/

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:55 What is Paul Hastings doing in crypto?

5:10 How to advise when there is no precise regulation

8:05 How to sue SEC if you don’t have money

9:55 LBRY case

13:30 Icanlaw.org, non-profit 

Strategic ambiguity

20:00 The role of the SEC

24:12 Crypto exodus

27:45 American investors & consumer protection

30:15 Security is a bad word in crypto

35:17 CFTC vs SEC

39:09 Coinbase & rule petitions to SEC

45:25 Regulatory arbitrage

46:57 How to influence the SEC

50:07 Ripple case

54:57 Every case is unique

56:12 Follow Nick, Lisa, and Eric

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Collin Myers & Oisín Kyne: Obol Network – Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) #497

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsZx676Ef3I

Ethereum’s merge and transition to a proof-of-stake consensus implied switching from proof-of-work mining to transactions being validated by entities that have an economic stake in the network. Proof-of-stake distributed networks are subject to complex game theory models (e.g. slashing). Distributed validator technology (DVT) enables a more modular validator stack at every level: key pairs, hardware and entities. This reduces trust dependencies and increases security for validator entities.

We were joined by Collin Myers & Oisín Kyne, founders of Obol Network, to discuss Ethereum’s 2.0 PoS consensus, the current validator landscape and how distributed validator technology (DVT) allows for an increased security and overall smoother UX for validator entities.

Topics discussed in this episode:
0:00 – Introduction
0:28 – Collin’s & Oisín’s backgrounds
7:46 – Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) explained
12:31 – How DVT improves user experience for different staking models
23:05 – Reducing validator costs and increasing fault tolerance through DVT
32:22 – Obol middleware approach
36:47 – Obol v.2
42:41 – Interacting with other middleware from ETH stack
50:57 – Expanding DVT to other ecosystems
56:29 – Future validator landscape
59:13 – How post-Danksharding data availability will be handled by an Obol cluster
1:01:40 – L2 Ethereum equivalence

Links mentioned in this episode:
– Collin Myers on Twitter: bit.ly/3OGu9En
– Oisín Kyne on Twitter: bit.ly/3qbul4y
– Obol Network on Twitter: bit.ly/3IGVeUk

This episode is hosted by Felix Lutsch & Meher Roy.
Show notes and listening options: https://epicenter.tv/497

Collin Myers & Oisín Kyne: Obol Network – Distributed Validator Technology (DVT)

https://epicenter.tv/episodes/497

Ethereum’s merge and transition to a proof-of-stake consensus implied switching from proof-of-work mining to transactions being validated by entities that have an economic stake in the network. Proof-of-stake distributed networks are subject to complex game theory models (e.g. slashing). Distributed validator technology (DVT) enables a more modular validator stack at every level: key pairs, hardware and entities. This reduces trust dependencies and increases security for validator entities.

We were joined by Collin Myers & Oisín Kyne, founders of Obol Network, to discuss Ethereum’s 2.0 PoS consensus, the current validator landscape and how distributed validator technology (DVT) allows for an increased security and overall smoother UX for validator entities.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Collin’s & Oisín’s backgrounds
  • Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) explained
  • How DVT improves user experience for different staking models
  • Reducing validator costs and increasing fault tolerance through DVT
  • Obol middleware approach
  • Obol v.2
  • Interacting with other middleware from the Ethereum stack
  • Expanding DVT to other ecosystems
  • Future validator landscape
  • How post-Danksharding data availability will be handled by an Obol cluster
  • L2 Ethereum equivalence

Episode links:

This episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/497

Bitcoin Hovers Around $26.5K Amid April Inflation Data, Debt Ceiling Talks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk9idiHfsiQ

Brett Sifling, Director of Get Invested at Gerber Kawasaki, joins “First Mover” to discuss how the crypto markets are responding to the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations in Washington as April PCE data reveals that the gauge increased 4.7% on an annual basis. This comes as crypto conglomerate Digital Currency Group (DCG) is closing down its trade execution and prime brokerage services unit TradeBlock amid uncertainties across the markets and the regulatory front. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk.

Do Kwon’s Detention in Montenegro Extended

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FYBSAsnWzI

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon will stay in detention while he faces charges of falsifying official documents in Montenegro. This comes after a request for bail was approved and later revoked. Austin Campbell, Columbia Business School Adjunct Professor and former Paxos Head of Portfolio Management, discusses his take on the latest developments around the Terra ecosystem and the outlook for stablecoin regulation.

Bitcoin To Die If Biden Is Re-Elected | If Not, Dogecoin Will Be World Currency | Review Of The Week

https://pdst.fm/e/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/MANA1973865447.mp3?updated=1685108901

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Week in review! Here are the topics I am covering:

– Bitcoin’s options market signals a six-month weakness

– The Solana Foundation has developed a ChatGPT plugin 

– Tether’s Paolo Ardoino: U.S. is unlikely to default due to the severe implications on its economy

– Ledger delayed the launch of its controversial private key recovery service

– Gemini accused DCG of failing to make a $630 million loan payment 

– Elon Musk warns that AI could potentially control humanity for world peace

– Worldcoin has raised $115 million for various projects

– Florida Governor Ron DeSantis predicts the demise of Bitcoin if Joe Biden is reelected

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The views and opinions expressed here are solely my own and should in no way be interpreted as financial advice. This video was created for entertainment. Every investment and trading move involves risk. You should conduct your own research when making a decision. I am not a financial advisor. Nothing contained in this video constitutes or shall be construed as an offering of financial instruments or as investment advice or recommendations of an investment strategy or whether or not to “Buy,” “Sell,” or “Hold” an investment.

Sam Altman’s Crypto Project Worldcoin Gains Some Traction in China

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lou_sU-g8Tg

Worldcoin, a crypto project by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has gained some traction in China, with users rushing to source know-your-customer (KYC) verifications on the black market. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in on the state of Worldcoin developments and breaks down its popularity around the globe.

Canvas CEO on Australia’s CBDC Pilot, Tokenized FX Transactions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2BD7-AYLoQ

Australia made its first foreign exchange transaction using eAUD, the CBDC piloted in the country. The transaction was done using Canvas, an Ethereum Layer 2 that uses Zero Knowledge roll-up technology. Canvas CEO David Lavecky discusses the company’s role in the country’s approach to testing the use of central bank digital currencies.

Lawyer Behind FTX Lawsuit on Shaq Getting Served; Ether Balance on Exchanges Nears All-Time Low

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltzYPYaMdo

“The Hash” hosts weigh in on the stories of the day. The number of ether (ETH) on exchanges hit a low last in July 2016 as staking saps up available ether. Separately, the potential sign that good-economic-news-equals-bad-news for digital asset prices narrative is beginning to shift. Plus, the lawyer representing some FTX investors, Adam Moskowitz, joins the show to discuss basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal being served in a class-action lawsuit over FTX and its celebrity endorsements.

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Bitcoin Options Market Suggests Weakness Over 6 Months Amid Debt Ceiling Deadline

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgHSDK3OYNM

Bitcoin’s (BTC) options market is showing bias for weakness over six months for the first time since early March as the U.S. debt ceiling drama continues. Nauman Sheikh, Head of Protocol and Treasury Management at Wave Digital Assets, joins “First Mover” with his market analysis. Plus, insights on the correlation between bitcoin and stocks.