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In this episode, Jason and Santi dive deep into what to expect heading into the United States election cycle, Coinbase's Q3 earnings miss, and why the market's reaction might be overblown. They analyze the implications of Celestia's massive token unlock and debate the fundamentals versus market perception. The duo then provides an in-depth analysis of crypto's role in the upcoming election, examining Poly Market's controversial Trump odds and the potential impact of crypto voters in swing states. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts 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/ - - Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork - - The Aggregation Summit, organized by Polygon Labs, is happening in Bangkok, Thailand, November 10-11, 2024 Learn more and get your early bird tickets now at https://www.agglayer.dev - - Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00 - - Cronos zkEVM has launched its Pioneer Program,offering early users loyalty points for engaging with Cronos zkEVM & its dapps. Join the first quest by depositing CRO in the Cronos zkEVM bridge to receive zkCRO & loyalty points at mainnet launch, as well as a chance to win a part of a $30,000 zkCRO giveaway by depositing in the bridge. Visit zkevm.cronos.org/bridge for more info - - Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Santi's Fundraising 13:57 Crypto Layoffs 22:03 Coinbase Revenue Miss 33:17 Skale Ad 33:57 Cronos Ad 34:55 Polygon Ad 35:37 Ledger Ad 36:21 Crypto's Fatal Election 46:50 Election Predictions  54:10 Token Unlocks - - 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.

Gm! This week Will Clemente joins the show to discuss what's next for crypto. We deep dive into the Bitcoin thesis, Will's highest conviction trades in crypto, Microstrategy, BTC miners, the election impact, memecoins & much more. Enjoy! -- Follow Will: https://x.com/WClementeIII Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (8:05) The Bitcoin Thesis (12:19) Best Trades In Crypto (18:23) Microstrategy: The Big Long (21:55) BTC Miners (30:48) BTC, The Trump Trade & VC Coins (43:04) Meme's (59:45) What's Next For Crypto Into 2025? (1:03:55) Crypto Leverage (1:06:59) Rapid Fire Questions -- 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

In today's episode we unpack why Kraken is building a Layer 2, Ink. Andrew and Hilmar, dive into why companies are rushing to launch their own chains. We unpack the technical decisions behind launching an L2, and debate who actually needs their own chain, and explore predictions that hundreds of new L2s will launch in the coming months. The conversation really explores if crypto and financial products might depend on custom chain infrastructure. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Andrew: https://x.com/ak47ink Follow Hilmar: https://x.com/hilmarxo 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/mv4frfv7ww 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/ - - Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork - - The self-custody wallet that's built for swapping. Created for a multi-chain world by the most trusted team in DeFi. Available on Chrome, iOS, and Android. https://blckwrks.co/UniswapWallet - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - $cmETH, a Mantle native liquid restaking token, will launch together with Season 2: Methamorphosis, allowing users to easily participate in restaking, and earn $COOK rewards in addition to other yields. $COOK, the governance token of mETH Protocol, will allow holders to play a pivotal role in directing the strategic future of mETH Protocol. Learn more: https://x.com/mETHProtocol - - Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at Ledger.com - - Timestamps: 00:00 intro 04:04 Why an L2? 16:37 Launching an L2 20:50 Why Optimism? 31:00 Value of Service Providers 39:05 Skale Ad 39:45 Supra Ad 40:41 Mantle Ad 41:32 Uniswao Ad 42:04 Ledger Ad 42:47 Building the App Layer 49:34 Who Needs an L2? 59:35 Bitcoin Renaissance? 01:05:07 5 Year Onchain Outlook - - 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.

In this episode, the Hivemind team dives deep into the phenomenon of AI memecoins, unpacking the meteoric rise of GOAT and its implications. They then explore Solana's dominance in the current cycle and what it means for the ecosystem. The conversation shifts to macro concerns as they discuss Paul Tudor Jones and Druckenmiller's warnings about the US fiscal situation. Finally, they analyze Stripe's major $1.1B acquisition of Bridge and its implications for stablecoin adoption. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Ceteris: https://twitter.com/ceterispar1bus Follow Jose: https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo Follow Yan: https://x.com/YanLiberman Follow Duncan: https://x.com/FloodCapital 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 (1:17) GOAT AI Meta (8:18) AI vs Memecoin (24:45) Who is Winning this Cycle? (29:52) US Fiscal Situation (39:58) Kraken L2 & Optimism Superchains (41:40) Strip Spends $1.1b on Bridge - - 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.

In this episode, we dive deep into why memecoins have become undeniable for both retail and institutional investors. We explore key trading insights from Soros and Druckenmiller that apply to today's crypto market, then examine Kraken's L2 launch and what it means for exchanges. The conversation concludes with Stripe's $1.1B Bridge acquisition and why stablecoins are becoming the "superconductors" of financial services. Thanks for listening! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts 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/ - - Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:17 NFT Acquisition 10:12 GOAT: New Meta? 28:50 Buy Now, Analyze Later 36:00 Skale Ad 36:39 Supra Ad 37:37 Kraken L2 Launch 43:55 Is Ethereum Hated? 50:32 Token Launches & FDVs 54:48 Stripe Acquires Bridge - - 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.

In this episode, Antonio, founder of dYdX, opens up about his deeply personal journey of stepping down as CEO and ultimately returning to the company. He shares raw insights about founder identity, the emotional toll of building a successful company, and the profound realizations that came from completely disconnecting from his creation. The conversation explores the unique challenges founders face with connection, leadership, and authenticity, while offering a candid look at how Antonio plans to run dYdX differently after his return. Found out what it's actually like being a founder in crypto. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Antonio: https://x.com/antoniomjuliano 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/mv4frfv7ww 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/ - - Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork - - The self-custody wallet that's built for swapping. Created for a multi-chain world by the most trusted team in DeFi. Available on Chrome, iOS, and Android. https://blckwrks.co/UniswapWallet - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - $cmETH, a Mantle native liquid restaking token, will launch together with Season 2: Methamorphosis, allowing users to easily participate in restaking, and earn $COOK rewards in addition to other yields. $COOK, the governance token of mETH Protocol, will allow holders to play a pivotal role in directing the strategic future of mETH Protocol. Learn more: https://x.com/mETHProtocol - - Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:13) Stepping Down from CEO (17:09) Returning to Building (32:57) Skale Ad (33:36) Supra Ad (34:32) Uniswap ad (35:04) Mantle Ad (35:57) Founders Lessons Learned (39:30) Advice for Founders (47:30) Founders Setting Goals (59:38) Social Strains of Foundership - - 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.

In this episode, we dive deep into the state of crypto heading into the election with special guest, The Giver. We explore Bitcoin's recent surge and its true correlation with the upcoming election. The Giver shares his contrarian view on Bitcoin's rally and explains why he's shorting altcoins. We also delve into meme coins, discussing their role in portfolio composition and their potential for uncorrelated returns. Enjoy! -- Follow The Giver: https://x.com/lazyvillager1 Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:54 Bitcoin's Flows & Shift 9:32 The Giver's Crypto Journey 17:57 Long Term Thinking in Short Term Markets 23:27 Edge in Crypto from Private Equity 31:32 Net Short Perspective 44:35 Bitcoin's ATH Move 56:40 GOAT Memecoin -- 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

In this episode, Yano and Santi dive deep into the evolving landscape of crypto conferences, unpacking the success and struggles of Permissionless 2024. They discuss the launch of Blockworks' new advisory business, offering insights into the growing need for specialized crypto consulting. The conversation then shifts to Santi's ambitious plans for a crypto-focused private equity fund, aiming to transform traditional businesses. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts 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/ - - Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork - - The self-custody wallet that's built for swapping. Created for a multi-chain world by the most trusted team in DeFi. Available on Chrome, iOS, and Android. https://blckwrks.co/UniswapWallet - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:52 Permissionless & Crypto Conferences 24:12 The Value of Crypto Advisory 35:48 Skale Ad 36:28 Supra Ad 37:24 Uniswap Ad 37:57 Business Adoption of Crypto 48:44 Taking Risks in Life 01:03:09 Memecoins & AI - - 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.

In this episode, Jason is live from Permissionless with Michael Anderson from Framework Ventures and Avichal Garg from Electric Capital. They delve into the implications of Uniswap's Unichain, exploring its potential impact on ETH, OP, and the broader DeFi ecosystem. The conversation shifts to the evolving landscape of crypto applications and infrastructure, touching on investment strategies in both public and private markets. Finally, they discuss the upcoming U.S. election's influence on crypto regulation and the surprising role of stablecoins in national security. - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Avichal: https://twitter.com/avichal Follow Michael: https://x.com/im_manderson 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/mv4frfv7ww 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/ - - Anoma is the universal intent machine, introducing a new era of applications where you define the outcomes you want. Anoma’s intent-centric architecture provides a universal operating system for building intent-centric apps compatible with any blockchain. Anoma vastly improves blockchain UX, enables novel applications, and promotes a more human-centric future for decentralized technology. Follow Anoma at x.com/anoma and signup for the newsletter at anoma.net - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - 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.

In this episode, the Hivemind team dives deep into Uniswap's UniChain announcement, exploring its potential impact on DeFi infrastructure and L2 dynamics. They debate the merits and risks of meme coins versus utility tokens, discussing their role in user onboarding and capital allocation. The conversation shifts to the growing importance of Crypto AI, with insights into upcoming Delphi Digital research. Finally, they analyze the successful launch of Off The Grid, a AAA crypto game. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Logan: https://x.com/LoganJastremski 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/mv4frfv7ww 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/ - - Anoma is the universal intent machine, introducing a new era of applications where you define the outcomes you want. Anoma’s intent-centric architecture provides a universal operating system for building intent-centric apps compatible with any blockchain. Anoma vastly improves blockchain UX, enables novel applications, and promotes a more human-centric future for decentralized technology. Follow Anoma at x.com/anoma and signup for the newsletter at anoma.net - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:22) High Throughput Conviction (13:39) SVM to Ethereum & L2s (24:52) Limitations & Trade-offs of Systems (35:44) Unique Applications in Crypto (41:13) Anoma ad (42:14) Supra Ad (43:12) What's Wrong with ETH? (57:20) Fixing Ethereum (01:03:11) Alt Chains -- 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.

Gm, this week we're live from Permissionless! We discuss the election impact on crypto markets, Bitcoin vs alt's vs memes, how to make it this cycle & why it's now time to lock in. Enjoy! -- Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:27) Time To Be Bullish? (5:54) Election Impact On Crypto (8:59) Bitcoin vs Alt's vs Memes (21:19) A.I (26:48) The 2021 Crypto Credit Cycle (31:32) Time To Lock In (36:45) How To Make It This Cycle? -- 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

In this episode, Logan Jastremski, founder of Frictionless Capital, discusses the future of high-throughput blockchains and their current place in the crypto L1 landscape. He delves into the advantages of integrated blockchain solutions like Solana over Ethereum's, and explains why bandwidth and compute power are crucial for the endgame of blockchain scalability. Logan shares insights on the challenges facing Ethereum, the promise of emerging chains like Sui and Aptos, and the importance of focusing on building better products to drive mass adoption in crypto. Stay tuned for all of this spice and much more! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Logan: https://x.com/LoganJastremski 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/mv4frfv7ww 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/ - - Anoma is the universal intent machine, introducing a new era of applications where you define the outcomes you want. Anoma’s intent-centric architecture provides a universal operating system for building intent-centric apps compatible with any blockchain. Anoma vastly improves blockchain UX, enables novel applications, and promotes a more human-centric future for decentralized technology. Follow Anoma at x.com/anoma and signup for the newsletter at anoma.net - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:22) High Throughput Conviction (13:39) SVM to Ethereum & L2s (24:52) Limitations & Trade-offs of Systems (35:44) Unique Applications in Crypto (41:13) Anoma ad (42:14) Supra Ad (43:12) What's Wrong with ETH? (57:20) Fixing Ethereum (01:03:11) Alt Chains -- 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.

In this episode, Santi and Jason discuss their respective journey’s as founders and investors. They also unpack the growing success of DePIN and payments systems on Solana, and their respective future outlooks. Additionally, they think through portfolio construction in a world dominated by AI. Finally, they close out the episode by breaking down BitGo’s new stablecoin model. Thanks for tuning in! Resources Why Air Rights Are Trading on Crypto Rails: https://apple.co/3TUp9hA How Crypto Fixes the Internet Monopoly: https://apple.co/3XmqRsD Why GPS Needs Crypto to Evolve: https://apple.co/4eODzHR Blockworks Disclosures: https://blockworks.co/financial-disclosures - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts 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/mv4frfv7ww 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/ - - Anoma is the universal intent machine, introducing a new era of applications where you define the outcomes you want. Anoma’s intent-centric architecture provides a universal operating system for building intent-centric apps compatible with any blockchain. Anoma vastly improves blockchain UX, enables novel applications, and promotes a more human-centric future for decentralized technology. Follow Anoma at x.com/anoma and sign up for the newsletter at anoma.net –  Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:25) Founding and Growing Blockworks (12:54) Founders vs Investors (23:14) Santi at Oktoberfest (26:53) The Secondary Watch Market (29:18) Permissionless III's Speaker Lineup (34:13) Anoma ad (35:15) Supra Ad (36:13) DePIN and Payments on Solana (44:45) Does Bitcoin Work as a Safe Haven Asset? (52:38) Thinking Through Portfolio Construction (01:04:35) BitGo Announces USDS Stablecoin - - 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 guest

In this episode, Jordi Alexander exposes the fundamental flaws in how capital is allocated in crypto. Jordi dissects the misaligned incentives, short-term thinking, and hype-driven decision-making that plague the space. He unpacks his take on token economics, the pitfalls of venture capital deals, and the often-overlooked dynamics of supply and demand. Jordi also shares insights on how projects like Mantle are attempting to rectify these issues, and provides a sobering outlook on what needs to change for crypto to realize its true potential. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Jordi: https://twitter.com/gametheorizing 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/mv4frfv7ww 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/ - - Cronos zkEVM has launched its Pioneer Program,offering early users loyalty points for engaging with Cronos zkEVM & its dapps. Join the first quest by depositing CRO in the Cronos zkEVM bridge to receive zkCRO & loyalty points at mainnet launch, as well as a chance to win a part of a $30,000 zkCRO giveaway by depositing in the bridge. Visit zkevm.cronos.org/bridge for more info - - Harpie sets the standard in on-chain security, actively monitoring and safeguarding your crypto wallet against theft in real time. It detects, blocks, and recovers stolen assets from risky transactions before they execute, shielding you from even the most advanced hacks and scams. Harpie is free to use and compatible with all Ethereum, Base, Polygon, and Arbitrum wallets. Protect your crypto today at harpie.io. - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:37) Crypto Today (07:30) ETH's Journey (15:25) Truth About Currency Yield (20:46) Fractionalizing ETH Value Accrual (27:53) Valuating Digital Assets (42:49) Cronos Ad (43:49) Surpa Ad (44:45) Harpie Ad (45:38) Venture Dynamics (56:14) Mantle's Origin & Strategy (01:07:18) 2025 Outlook  - - 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.

In this episode, the Hivemind team unpacks their biggest insights from Breakpoint and Token2049. They then dive into the surprising resurgence of VC coins, analyzing their performance against memecoins and the potential impact of upcoming unlocks. The discussion then shifts to the market shift, debating Bitcoin's path to potential new highs, Solana's momentum, and how the looming U.S. election could shape crypto's regulatory landscape and next big narrative. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Jake: https://x.com/3xliquidated Follow Jose: https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo Follow Yan: https://x.com/YanLiberman Follow Duncan: https://x.com/FloodCapital 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 (1:33) Singapore & Conference Circuit (16:06) Rise of Network States (22:54) Most Hated & Loved Sectors (30:19) Ton's Potential (36:16) Market Sentiment (46:33) Are Alts Back? (59:42) VC Game Coin (1:07:26) Election Impact - - 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.

In this episode, Santi and Jason reveal their "uncomfortable bullishness" on crypto, despite recent market choppiness. They dissect Kamala Harris's first pro-crypto statements and their potential impact on the industry. They also dive into the growth of DePIN projects, particularly Helium's surprising metrics and its implications for the sector. They share insights from Breakpoint and Token2049, discussing the disconnect between online sentiment and real-world development. They close out by unpacking Santi's vision for transforming traditional businesses using blockchain. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts 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/ - - Anoma is the universal intent machine, introducing a new era of applications where you define the outcomes you want. Anoma’s intent-centric architecture provides a universal operating system for building intent-centric apps compatible with any blockchain. Anoma vastly improves blockchain UX, enables novel applications, and promotes a more human-centric future for decentralized technology. Follow Anoma at x.com/anoma and signup for the newsletter at anoma.net - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - FBTC is now available on both Ethereum and Mantle Network, and its points-inspired campaign “Sparkle” has officially started, with lucrative and sustainable yields, plus points and token airdrop from Babylon, Mantle’s new token $COOK, and more. Learn more: https://fbtc.com/ongoing-campaign - - Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:54 Token2049 Review 04:03 Lessons from the Degens 12:25 Pricing Helium 20:26 Hoffman vs Kain 23:38 Debanking Crypto  28:08 Kamala's Pro Crypto Stance 38:11 Anoma ad 39:13 Supra Ad 40:09 Mantle Ad 41:10 Uncomfortable Bullishness  44:56 Breakpoint Vibes 52:33 Marketability of F1 Drivers 53:49 Family Funds & Crypto - - 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.

We apologise for any slight audio glitches in today's episode! This week Chief returns to discuss where are we in the cycle, the outlook for majors & alt's, trading the election, the crypto/AI thesis & much more. Enjoy! -- Follow Chief: https://x.com/chiefingza Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (3:41) Token2049 Recap (7:09) Alt L1's (8:21) Where Are We In The Cycle? (14:02) The Rate Cut Impact (20:58) Taking Profits During Parabolic Moves (25:23) Trading The Election (31:32) Chief's Trading Process (36:53) The Crypto/AI Thesis -- 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

In this episode, Urbit founder Curtis Yarvin presents a case for reimagining the internet from the ground up. Yarvin dissects the evolution of the internet from its decentralized origins to today's centralized "social databases," explaining how this shift has degraded online communities and compromised digital sovereignty. He introduces Urbit as a potential solution, detailing its unique approach to digital identity and personal servers. The conversation explores the challenges of centralization, the potential for "accountable monarchies" in digital governance, and how crypto could fundamentally alter the internet's course. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Curtis: https://substack.com/@graymirror Follow Jake: https://x.com/jbrukh 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/mv4frfv7ww 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/ - - The 6th edition of Meridian, a web3 conference hosted by the Stellar Development Foundation is happening in London, England October 15-17, 2024. Learn more and get your early-bird priced tickets now at meridian.stellar.org by using the code BLOCKWORKSPOD. - - Harpie sets the standard in on-chain security, actively monitoring and safeguarding your crypto wallet against theft in real time. It detects, blocks, and recovers stolen assets from risky transactions before they execute, shielding you from even the most advanced hacks and scams. Harpie is free to use and compatible with all Ethereum, Base, Polygon, and Arbitrum wallets. Protect your crypto today at harpie.io. - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:51 The Evolution of the Internet 08:22 Rise of Centralized Networks 12:15 Future of Decentralized Systems 30:45 Urbit & Blockchains 46:53 Stellar Ad 47:43 Supra Ad 48:39 Harpie Ad 49:32 What is Urbit? 01:15:54 Decentralized Identity and Personal Servers - - 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.

In this episode, the Jason and Santi dive deep into their experiences at Token2049 in Singapore. They discuss the staggering scale of Asian crypto exchanges, the emergence of yield-generating stablecoins, and the stark contrast in user adoption between Asia and the West. The conversation also touches on founder fatigue in the crypto space, Singapore's unique governance model, and the evolving venture capital landscape. Thanks for tuning in! - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts 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/ - - Anoma is the universal intent machine, introducing a new era of applications where you define the outcomes you want. Anoma’s intent-centric architecture provides a universal operating system for building intent-centric apps compatible with any blockchain. Anoma vastly improves blockchain UX, enables novel applications, and promotes a more human-centric future for decentralized technology. Follow Anoma at x.com/anoma and signup for the newsletter at anoma.net - - Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here. Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks - - Polygon Labs is developing the next generation of open source zero-knowledge tech to aggregate crypto liquidity and user bases with the AggLayer. To support the aggregated future, the Polygon Community Grants Program was launched with 1 billion tokens — all for Polygon builders. Season One of the community grants program is live now, and features 35 million in MATIC to support the next generation of Polygon projects! Join the aggregated future today by applying at https://polygon.technology/grants - - Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Singapore 02:50 Token2049 Review 11:34 Growth of Crypto in Asia 22:47 Anoma ad 23:49 Supra AD 24:45 Polygon Ad 25:55 Founders Closing Shop 33:38 Lack of L2s 35:14 Singapore Review 42:37 Ventures Raising 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.

1000x livestreams are your chance to get Avi and Jonah to answer your crypto market questions in real time! This episode we discuss how to trade crypto's current market regime, Fed rate cuts, the BTC to alt rotation, is ETH the XRP of this cycle & much more. Enjoy! -- Follow Avi: https://x.com/AviFelman   Follow Jonah: https://x.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://x.com/1000xPod Join the 1000x Telegram: https://t.me/+fz-2f0cwC6o0MWNh -- Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:45) Active vs Passive Trading (8:45) Fed Rate Cuts (18:47) Bitcoin To Alt Rotation (29:41) Surviving As A Trader (34:12) Finding Trades In Crypto (43:28) DeFi Renaissance (48:30) ETH Is The XRP Of This Cycle -- 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