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Crypto's Speculative Phase & Ethereum's Mass Reform | Expansion Crossover Roundup

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week's roundup covers Trump token phenomenon and its implications for blockchain infrastructure, including analysis of Solana's performance under...

Go-To-Market Strategies in Crypto | Jim & Myles

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jim Parillo from Figment Capital, and Myles O’Neil from Delta, joined us to discuss positioning your product for success in crypto....

Inflation Fears, Four Year Cycles, and Berachain | Roundup

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss Trumps’ “Crypto Ball”, the Bitcoin strategic reserve, and inflation fears. We also cover the idea of four year cycle...

A Crypto Native Financial System | Felipe Montealegre

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re joined by Felipe from Theia to discuss his recent thesis piece, “Internet Finance”. We cover his thoughts on global prope...

Trump’s First 100 Days, and AI’s Influence on the Markets | Roundup

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the Palisades Fire, macro uncertainty, and Trump’s first 100 days in office. We also dive into AI’s influence on the m...

The State of Liquid Staking, GOOSE-2, and Lido v3 | Hasu

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Hasu joined us to discuss the state of liquid staking today, Ethereum’s issuance debate, and Ethereum’s North Star. We also unpac...

Our 2025 Crypto Predictions | Roundup

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael, Vance, and Mippo discuss their 2025 predictions! They cover their macro outlook, and crypto specific predictions for next ye...

Morpho: Ushering in DeFi’s Next Era | Paul Frambot

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Paul Frambot, Co-founder and CEO of Morpho Labs, joined us to discuss the history of Morpho, TAM and network effects for primitive pr...

The Attention Economy, Hyperliquid’s Success, and New Asset Classes | Roundup

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike Ippolito and Michael Anderson reflect on some of their 2024 predictions, discuss the attention economy and memecoin activity, an...

Commonware: Building the Anti-Framework | Patrick O’Grady

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re joined by Patrick O’Grady, Founder of Commonware! We discussed what inspired Commonware, what Commonware aims to solve, and...

$100k Bitcoin, Hyperliquid’s Airdrop, and Altcoin Cycles | Roundup

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Roundup crew discussed the resurgence of Dinocoins, Altcoin cycles, $100k Bitcoin, and the current outlook for Ethereum. They als...

Scaling Ethereum With Based Rollups | mteam

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, mteam from Spire Labs joined us to discuss Based Rollups, ETH value accrual, and the current state of Ethereum. We also covered desig...

Alt Season, Decentralized AI’s Evolution, and Institutional Interest | Roundup

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, we discussed increased retail activity, the evolution of the AI meta, and crypto regulatory reform. Additionally, we covered the de...

EVM vs SVM Tradeoffs, Ethereum Alignment, and App Specific Sequencing | Alex Watts

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alex Watts, the Co-Founder and CEO of FastLane Labs, joined us to discuss dealing with MEV, Application Specific Sequencing, and the ...

Solving Ethereum’s UX Challenges | Hart & Dan

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Hart Lambur and Dan Robinson joined us to discuss interoperability across the Ethereum ecosystem! We dove into ERC-7683, EIP-7702, an...

Unichain and MEV On L2s | Hasu & Hayden

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Hayden Adams and Hasu joined us to discuss Ethereum’s rollup centric roadmap, and the vision for Unichain. We also dove into priori...

The Golden Bull Is Here | Roundup

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Roundup crew discusses the outcome of the presidential election and its impact on DeFi, crypto’s new regulatory environment, an...

Unlocking Undercollateralized Lending | Laurence Day

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re joined by Laurence Day, Co-founder of Wildcat Finance! We discussed undercollateralized lending and RWAs in DeFi, the impacts...

Coinbase Earnings, Jito Restaking, Memecoin Durability, and Saylor’s Big Announcement | Roundup

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael, Vance, and Mike Ippolito sit down to discuss everything happening in crypto leading up to the election! They dive into Jito ...

Multiple Concurrent Proposers on Solana and Ethereum | Anatoly & Max

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Anatoly Yakovenko and Max Resnick joined us to discuss the concept of Multiple Concurrent Proposers! We unpacked the Proposer Monopol...

AI Memes on the Rise, Stripe’s Major Acquisition, and Kraken’s New L2 | Roundup

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael, Vance, and Mippo discuss Sky’s potential reversion back to Maker branding, Stripe’s acquisition of Bridge and its implic...

Delta: Breaking Tradeoffs in Blockchain Architectures | Myles O’Neil & Ole Spjeldnæs

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ole Spjeldnæs and Myles O’Neil from Delta joined us to discuss the vision behind Delta’s design, Delta’s state model, and ZK s...

Deep Dive: Token Design | Guy Young & Kain Warwick

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Guy Young, Founder of Ethena Labs, and Kain Warwick, Founder of Infinex, joined us to discuss token design! Are tokens the product? W...

Unichain’s Launch, Election Season’s Influence on Crypto, and Unveiling Satoshi’s Identity | Roundup

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Michael Anderson joined us at Permissionless to discuss the launch of Unichain, UNI token value accrual, the app to general purpose c...

L1 & L2 Token Value Capture | Jon Charbonneau

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re joined by Jon Charbonneau, Co-Founder of DBA to discuss L1 & L2 token value capture! We discussed measuring profitability of ...

The Continued Institutional Adoption of Crypto | Roundup

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mippo, Vance, and Michael discuss their reactions to the US Vice Presidential debate, and their views on meaningful crypto legislatio...

Sky Aave Force and the DeFi Renaissance | Stani Kulechov & Rune Christensen

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, DeFi legends Stani Kulechov and Rune Christensen joined us to discuss the growth of DeFi! We discussed Sky Aave Force, DeFi’s conve...

What's Next For Crypto After the Fed Rate Cut? | Roundup

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mippo, Michael, and Vance discuss sentiment at Token2049 and Solana Breakpoint, the total addressable market of memecoins, and bullis...

How Bitcoin Prepared Us for the Memecoin Era | Murad Mahmudov

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Murad Mahmudov joined us to bridge the gap between Bitcoin maximalism and memecoins! We dove into the exponential growth of altcoin b...

Navigating the Expanding Rollup Landscape | Roundup

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike and Myles discuss Solana’s new mobile phone, Seeker, and the impact it might have on crypto adoption. Additionally, they dove ...

Rethinking Ethereum's Block Building: CommitBoost & Pre-Confirmations | Drew Van der Werff

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the future of Ethereum's infrastructure with Drew from CommitBoost. We unpack how CommitBoost aims to change Ethere...

Atlas: Combining TradFi Performance With DeFi Transparency | Eugene & Frankie

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re joined by Frankie from Paradigm, and Eugene from Ellipsis Labs! We discussed the launch of the Atlas L2 private testnet, why ...

Are L2s Parasitic? | Roundup

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike and Myles opened with discussion on crypto’s meme culture, and Near’s recent marketing stunt. They then moved on to one of o...

Finding Consumer Gems in Crypto | Qiao & Imran

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Qiao and Imran from AllianceDAO joined us to discuss infrastructure exhaustion in crypto, the Fat App Thesis, and the cultural differ...

Why Crypto Founders Are Leaving the West | Roundup

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov and its potential impact on the TON blockchain. We then explore the SEC's lawsu...

The Fed’s Big Decision | Roundup

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Roundup Crew discusses the current sentiment among market participants, and how seasonality impacts the markets. Additionally, th...

Sreeram Speaks on the EigenLayer Airdrop Saga

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike and Jason are joined by Sreeram Kannan, the Founder of EigenLayer to discuss the recent Eigen Labs airdrop controversy, why Eige...

Who Is Bharat Ramamurti? | Alex Thorn & Nic Carter

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Alex Thorn from Galaxy Research, and Nic Carter from Castle Island Ventures joined us to discuss Operation Choke Point 2.0! We covere...

The Conflicts of Interest in Crypto | Roundup

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re joined by Jim Parillo from Figment Capital! This week we discuss the success of prediction markets, conflicts of interest in ...

Aavenomics: Making DeFi Great Again | Marc Zeller

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Marc Zeller, the founder of Aave-Chan Initiative, joined us to discuss Aave and the state of DeFi today! We dive into Aave’s Umbrel...

Are L1s Converging on the Same Design? | Roundup

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike explores the most relevant topics in crypto today. He dives into Kamala Harris’ cabinet, Ripple’s settlement with the SEC, a...

Restaking’s Impact on the Future of Crypto | Season 8 Recap

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we recap all of the themes and topics from Season 8: Restaking’s Renaissance. We compare the sentiment around restaking between the...

Can Crypto Survive a Recession? | Roundup

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Roundup crew and Myles O’Neil are diving into the hot topics from a volatile week in the markets. They discuss the recent Compo...

How Jito is Unlocking Restaking for Solana | S8 Finale | Lucas Bruder

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Lucas Bruder from Jito discusses their newly launched restaking platform for Solana. The conversation covers the history of Jito's pr...

Is Crypto Ready for the Big Leagues? | Roundup

27 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Roundup crew discusses Ethereum ETF flows, the Jito restaking announcement and its impact on the Solana Ecosystem, and the recent...

The Bear Case for Shared Security | S8 E8 | Sunny & Toghrul

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Sunny, the Co-founder of Osmosis, and Toghrul from Scroll joined us to present the bear case for shared security. We discussed issues...

Deep Dive: The CAKE Framework & Building a One Click Experience | Hart Lambur & Stephane Gosselin

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of Bell Curve, Stephane Gosselin and Hart Lambur joined us live at EthCC to discuss OneBalance and the CAKE Framework! Additio...

A New Era: Trump’s Impact on Crypto and Innovation in the U.S.

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Roundup crew covers a wild week in crypto and politics. They discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and how economic ...

EthCC Campside Chat: Protocols, Ecosystems, Community & Tokens | Vitalik Buterin & Christopher Goes

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Vitalik Buterin and Christopher Goes joined us live from the Intents Discussions conference during EthCC 2024! Key highlights...

A Fresh Take on Shared Security | S8 E7 | Misha Putiatin

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Misha, CEO and Co-founder of Symbiotic, delves into the history and evolution of shared security. He discusses shared security’s va...

A New Era for U.S. Regulations | Roundup

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Roundup crew discusses the aftermath of the Presidential Debate, and a Trump victory’s potential impact on the markets. Additio...

Ethereum’s Path Forward: Aligning Security and Monetary Policy | S8 E6 | Hasu & Justin Drake

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Hasu and Justin Drake joined us to discuss restaking, preconfs, Minimum Viable Issuance, and the future of Ethereum. We dive into the...

Harnessing the Untapped Potential of Bitcoin Staking | S8 E5 | David Tse

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, David Tse, Co-founder of BabylonChain, joins us to explore the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem. We dive into the transfo...

How ZK Accounts Expand dApp Limits | John, Uma, & Zaki

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of ZK accounts and their potential. Uma, Zaki, and John, unpack ZK accounts, the trade-offs involved in d...

Will the Fed Cut Rates in 2024? | Roundup

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss FOMC, previous rate cutting cycles over the years, and if the FED will cut rates prior to the presidential election. We al...

How AVSs Enable Scalable, Secure and Customizable Execution | S8 E4 | Ludwig & Muto

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Ludwig from Sorella Labs and Muto from Ethos, two AVS builders, join to discuss the potential of restaked ETH and attributable securi...

Crypto's Great Rate Cut Cycle | Roundup

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this jam-packed episode, we dive into Starkware's million dollar initiative to scale Bitcoin with ZK tech, debate the implications of looming ETH E...

Exploring Crypto's Modular Path | Rex & NoSleepJon

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, the Jason and Mike announce the launch of Expansion, a new Blockworks podcast focusing on the modular blockchain ecosystem. E...

The Modular Integration Spectrum | Keone & Zon

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Keone from Monad and Zon from Initia to discuss the spectrum between modular and integrated blockchain designs. They explore the trad...

The Power Dynamics of Liquid Restaking | S8 E3 | Sam, Krane, & Clayton

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of liquid restaking. Our expert panel unpacks the history and rise of Liquid Restaking T...

Is Crypto Bipartisan Now? | Roundup

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the guys debate whether Democrats can reverse course before the upcoming election. They also discuss the rise and fall of meme coins,...

Exploring EigenLayer and The Future of Ethereum Security | S8 E2 | Sreeram Kannan

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we are joined by Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer, to discuss the current state and future potential of restaking. The conversati...

How ETH ETFs Will Reshape Crypto | Roundup

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the crew dives into discuss the 75% odds of an ETH ETF approval this month. They unpack the implications of ETH ETFs on crypto market...

Restaking's Renaissance: The Next Generation of Blockchain Security | S8 E1

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of restaking and shared security. Mike and Myles trace the history of restaking from early ...

The Growing Partisan Divide in Crypto | Roundup

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the guys discuss the recent prosecution of the Tornado Cash developer, the potential partisan nature of crypto regulation, and the on...

The Solana End Game | Anatoly Yakovenko & Lucas Bruder

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gm! This week we invite Anatoly Yakovenko & Lucas Bruder to the show for a discussion on the current state of Solana. We deep dive into the transactio...

Will Crypto Leave the US? | Roundup

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the crew discusses the current state of crypto regulation and political candidate support in the US. They explore the viability of me...

Interoperability's Product-Market Fit | Deep Dive

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Michael chats with Nikhil Suri from the Wormhole Foundation about the future of multichain and interoperability in crypto. They di...

Eigen's Dual Staking Dilemma: Eth vs Eigen Security | Roundup

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike and Myles dive into Eigen Layer's major announcement, unpacking the details and implications of the Eigen token airdrop, the Eig...

Crypto's Multichain Masterplan | S7 E8

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 7 | Episode 8 In this wrap-up episode of Season 7, Mike and Hart dive deep into the multichain endgame of crypto. They discuss how the user and...

Solana: State Of The Network | Mert Mumtaz, Dan Smith | Lightspeed

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gm! Bell Curve's season 7 will be back soon. This week our friends Mert and Dan from the Lighspeed discuss the state of the network, MarginFi drama, U...

Bitcoin's Renaissance: Inside Runes, Ordinals, and Transaction Revenue | Roundup

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's round up the Mike and Vance dive into the recent Bitcoin correction, discussing the narratives surrounding interest rates, politics, an...

Inside the Crypto Options and Derivatives Boom | Nick Trileski

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Mike is joined by Nick Trileski, a crypto options trader at Cumberland DRW, for an in-depth discussion on the current state of the cr...

The Battle of Restaking Platforms & Alt L1s | Roundup

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's round up the Mike, Michael, and Vance break down Uniswap's fight with the SEC over a Wells notice and the implications for DeFi, as wel...

Solana's MEV Inflection Point: Users vs Protocol | Deep Dive | Eugene & Lucas

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mike is joined by Eugene from Ellipsis Labs and Lucas from Jito to discuss the current state and future of MEV on Solana. The trio...

The Evolution of Crypto Venture Funds | Roundup

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's round up the Mike, Michael, and Vance examine the new market structure emerging as fresh capital starts to flow back into the space and...

Network Effects and Value Accrual in Crypto | S7 E7 | Kyle Samani

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 7 | Episode 7 In today's episode Kyle Samani from Multicoin Capital joins Michael and Hart to discuss the complex dynamics of network effects i...

Are Crypto Market Cycles Changing for Good? | Roundup

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's round up the Mike, Michael, and Vance examine the new market structure emerging as fresh capital starts to flow back into the space and...

Credible Commitments: How Pre-Confirmations Unlock L2 Interoperability | S7 E6 | Jonas & Murat

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 7 | Episode 6 In today's episode Mike and Hart are joined by Jonas from Chainbound and Murat from Prime to dive deep into the emerging world o...

Restaking and Shared Security: Lessons from Cosmos, Polkadot, and Beyond | Roundup

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Mike is joined by Myles and special guest Jim Parillo from Figment Capital to explore the latest developments in the restaking eco...

Dencun: The Catalyst for Ethereum's L2 Vision | Roundup

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's round up the Mike, Michael, and Vance discuss the impact of the Dencun hard fork on Ethereum L2s, which has lowered fees and opened up ...

Debating the MakerDAO Endgame | Vance Spencer, Mark Phillips, and Hasu

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's interview Sam and Brick are joined by Vance, Mark, and Hasu. Together they dive into MakerDAO's endgame. They discuss the current state of ...

Chainlink: From Price Feeds to Universal Cryptoeconomic Standards | Sergey Nazarov, Co-founder

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's roundup the Bell Curve crew is joined by Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, joins us to discuss the evolution of Chainlink from a...

The ZK-Proof Endgame for Full Interoperability | S7 E5 | Uma Roy

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 7 | Episode 5 In today's episode Mike and Hart are joined by Uma Roy to dive deep into the world of zero-knowledge proofs and their transforma...

Understanding the Rise of AI and Crypto as TradFi Plays Catch-up | Roundup

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's round up the Mike and Michael kick things off with their takes on ETHDenver and the excitement around restaking and AI applications in ...

Debating the Multichain End State: Service Providers vs Immutable Protocols | S7 E4 | Bryan Pellegrino

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 7 | Episode 4 In today's episode Mike and Hart are joined by Bryan Pellegrino, co-founder of LayerZero, to debate the the end state of the mul...

Unpacking FDV, Token Distributions, and Hidden Value in Bull Markets | Roundup

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's round up the crew kicks things off with discussing recent commentary and analysis around Bitcoin ETF dynamics and the case for a potent...

Why One Chain Can't Rule Them All: Polygon's Aggregation Layer Deep Dive Brendan Farmer

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's interview Sam and Ren from 0xResearch are joined by Brendan Farmer, the Co-Founder of Polygon. Brendan unpacks why no single blockchain...

Leverage, Restaking, and Ethereum ETF Demand | Roundup

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's roundup the team checks in on booming Bitcoin ETF inflows versus declining gold ETF interest. Debating the likelihood and demand dynami...

The Chain Abstraction Thesis | Season 7 Episode 3 | Sam & Illia

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 7 | Episode 3 In today's episode Mike and Hart are joined by Sam Hart of Skip Protocol and Illia Polosukhin to dive into the world of chain ab...

Designing Sustainable Game Economies and Scaling Blockchain Games | Roundup ft. Robbie Ferguson

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Bell Curve, Robbie Ferguson of Immutable joins to discuss the state of blockchain gaming. They cover the core thesis behind web3 ga...

How Intents Unbundle Assets from Protocols | Season 7 Episode 2 | Ft. Christopher Goes

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Season 7 | Episode 2 In today's episode Mike and Hart are joined by Christopher Goes, Founder of Anoma. Chris unpacks flawed assumptions baked into c...

Inside the Evolution of Liquid Staking & Modular Money | Jon Charbonneau & Aidan Salzmann

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode explores the intersection of liquid staking and the modular money ecosystem. Mike is joined by Stride Labs co-founder Aiden Salzman an...

The Return of ETH as Digital Money and Betting on Prediction Markets | Roundup

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's roundup Mike and Vance dive into the latest developments across crypto including the state of Bitcoin ETFs, return of ETH as money, and...

The Multichain Endgame: Modularity, Network Effects, and The Intent Paradigm | Season 7 Episode 1 Ft. Hart Lambur

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's Season 7 premiere Mike is joined by our season co-host Hart Lambur, co-founder of Across Protocol and UMA Protocol. Join them as they explo...

Ethereum's Roadmap Dichotomy: Prioritizing the Protocol vs. the Asset | Roundup

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's roundup Mike and Myles dive deep into the dichotomy emerging between Ethereum the protocol and Ethereum the Asset. As Ethereum pushes a...

The Solution to Oracle Extractable Value

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of Bell Curve we are joined by both the UMA and Flashbots to dive into their latest collaboration, Oval. Oval unlocks a new MEV cap...

TradFi Embracing Crypto, Private Equity Froth, and Macro Headwinds | Roundup

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's roundup Mike is joined by Michael and Vance of Framework Ventures. The trio kick things off by discussing macro sentiment and if a "sof...

Solana's Local Fee Markets Aren't Real | Eugene Chen

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Eugene Chen joins us to discuss why Solana's local fee markets aren't real. Well, they are real, but they don't yet work as advertised. Eugene is the ...

Quantifying Maker Protocol: Revenue Analysis, Risk Frameworks and Stability Levers | Roundup

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's roundup Mike is joined by Blockworks Research Analysts Westie and Brick to dive into Maker Protocol's evolution into a cash flow machin...