Empire

In this episode, the Delphi team dives deep into the real impact of AI on the global economy and job market. They explore the potential for AI to create a deflationary environment and discuss how this might affect various industries. The conversation then shifts to the intersection of AI and crypto, examining potential investment opportunities and the role of open-source models. The team also touches on the All-In Summit, the lull in crypto, and Delphi's upcoming CryptoAI accelerator program. - - 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://x.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 (1:38) All In Summit (11:31) Inevitability of Compute Increase (17:41) Impact of AI Adoption (29:31) Investing in AI (35:13) Best AI Chatbots (42:22) What's Real in Crypto & 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, Allen, of Everest Ventures Group (EVG), dives deep into the crypto landscape in Asia. He discusses the cultural nuances of doing business in Asia, the power dynamics between exchanges, developers, and "crypto gangs," and the unique characteristics of various Asian markets. Allen shares insights on enterprise adoption, the impact of major events like FTX and Terra, and offers valuable advice for Western companies looking to expand into Asia. Thanks for tuning in! Resources https://x.com/realallenng/status/1831271083926053013?s=46&t=jvYd6ynEZAVc6kvMtila9g - - 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 Allen: https://x.com/realallenng 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 - - re.al is the permissionless L2 for tokenized RWAs built on Arbitrum Orbit and the first L2 to return chain and protocol fees back to users, in reETH, ensuring they benefit from ecosystem growth. re.al has just launched a fully-transparent rewards (points) program returning 10% of $RWA supply to early users. Not investment advice or product solicitation and not aimed at US persons. https://re.al/rewards/airdrop/O4UNU - - 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 - - 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 -- Timestamp: 01:39 EVG Background 11:01 Regulatory Impact of FTX & Terra 20:24 Who has Power in Asia? 32:02 Anoma ad 33:04 Mantle Ad 34:03 Polygon ad 35:11 Re.al Ad 36:12 Crypto Community Differences 45:03 Exchange Wars 53:43 Conferences in Asia 01:02:07 App Scene in Asia -- 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 decentralized internet with Neil Chatterjee, the founder of DAWN. Neil explains the current state of internet infrastructure, the hidden costs behind ISP pricing, and how Dawn aims to disrupt this model using crypto. We explore the concept of Decentralized Autonomous Wireless Networks (DAWNs), discussing its potential to dramatically reduce internet costs for consumers while empowering households to become part of the network. The conversation also touches on the challenges of building a decentralized internet infrastructure, the role of Solana in Dawn's ecosystem, and the broader vision for the future of deepin projects. 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 Neil: https://x.com/neilc_dawn 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. - - 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. - - 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) intro (02:23) Internet Infra of Today (06:12) Whats Wrong with Internet Today? (10:44) Andrena Business Model (13:01) Unique Unit Economics of Internet (23:28) Why Crypto? (36:58) Stellar Ad (37:48) Cronos Ad (38:46) Polygon Ad (39:54) Harpie Ad (41:09) Scale of Dawn & Adoption (48:23) Biggest Risks? (54:07) Token Incentives & Design (59:40) Vision of Internet & Broadband (01:07:19) Why Solana? - - 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 current state of the crypto, unpacking the phenomenon of "quiet quitting" and the shifting landscape of adoption. We examine the regulatory challenges facing OpenSea and Binance, and shed light on the often-overlooked dominance of Asian crypto markets. The conversation then turns to the concept of "time billionaires" and the true value of our most precious resource. Finally, we address the recent Maker rebrand and discuss the future of DeFi and stablecoins in an increasingly competitive market. 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/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 - - 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 - - re.al is the permissionless L2 for tokenized RWAs built on Arbitrum Orbit and the first L2 to return chain and protocol fees back to users, in reETH, ensuring they benefit from ecosystem growth. re.al has just launched a fully-transparent rewards (points) program returning 10% of $RWA supply to early users. Not investment advice or product solicitation and not aimed at US persons. https://re.al/rewards/airdrop/O4UNU - - 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 intro 02:00 Historic Empire Month 04:00 Korean Blockchain Week 07:44 Asia Startup Ecosystem  18:54 Social Growth 23:50 Wells Notice & CFTC 36:00 Anoma ad 37:02 Mantle Ad 38:02 Polygon Ad 39:10 Re.al Ad 40:11 Is Crypto Good? 54:16 Quiet Quitting in 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. -- --

1000x livestreams are your chance to get Avi and Jonah to answer your crypto market questions in real time. -- 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/ -- 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, we dive deep into MegaETH. Namik and Shuyao discuss their unique approach of centralized sequencing and decentralized validation, their commitment to Ethereum, and their vision for enabling truly innovative Web3 applications. They explain the technical aspects of their solution, including extreme node specialization and hardware requirements. The conversation also touches on ecosystem building, the challenges of the current crypto landscape, and the urgent need for meaningful adoption of blockspace. 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 Shuyao: https://x.com/hotpot_dao Follow Namik: https://x.com/NamikMuduroglu 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. - - Timestamps: (02:11) Origin Story of MegaEth (07:43) What Needs to Be Decentralized? (16:47) Hardware Specialization (29:30) Stellar Ad (30:20) Cronos Ad (31:15) Polygon Ad (31:52) Harpie Ad (32:45) Building an App Ecosystem (47:34) L2 Exodus of Ethereum (53:09) Roadmap - - 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 are joined back Jack O'Holleran to unpack the potential of gas-free blockchains and why these are necessary for mass adoption. We also explore the double-edged sword of "narrative market fit" in crypto, discussing how hype can both help and hinder true innovation. The conversation then shifts to the importance of building for crypto's endgame, the challenges of building in crypto, and how macroeconomic and political factors could shape the industry's trajectory. 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 Jack: https://x.com/jackoholleran 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 (00:35) Skale's Origin Story (12:52) What is Skale Building For? (18:18) Crypto's Change to Fundamentalism (24:13) Gas Free Blockchains (29:40) Ecosystem Growth (41:12) Running a Crypto Company Today - - 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 of Hivemind we dive into the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov and its implications for digital freedom. The team explores Maker's rebranding to Skynet and what this means for DeFi. We also debate whether increasing censorship could actually be bullish for crypto, examining the push towards decentralized platforms. The conversation touches on market movements, the ETH/BTC ratio, and the evolving landscape of stablecoins. Throughout, the panel wrestles with the tension between innovation, regulation, and crypto's original ethos. - - 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://x.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 00:58 Why is Crypto Not Moving? 05:40 Is ETH the XRP this Cycle? 10:23 ETH Bull Case 12:33 Pavel Djurov of Telegram Arrested 27:17 Censorship & Crypto's Usecase 38:43 Maker Rebrand to Skynet - - 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, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, discusses the future of money. He explains how stablecoins are transforming global finance by increasing the velocity of money transfers and reducing friction in transactions. Allaire shares insights on the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies, Circle's journey to become a publicly traded company, and his vision for a more efficient and accessible financial system. 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 - - re.al is the permissionless L2 for tokenized RWAs built on Arbitrum Orbit and the first L2 to return chain and protocol fees back to users, in reETH, ensuring they benefit from ecosystem growth. re.al has just launched a fully-transparent rewards (points) program returning 10% of $RWA supply to early users. Not investment advice or product solicitation and not aimed at US persons. https://re.al/rewards/airdrop/O4UNU - - Renaud Partners has built the most elite network of native crypto marketers globally. They create custom, expert teams to support founders with transformative strategy work. If you’re a founder or a VC looking for support for your teams, head on over to RenaudPartners.com or give their co-founder Geoff a follow on x at https://x.com/ReoffGenaud - - Timestamps: (01:53) The US Dollar Architecture  (17:24) Regulatory Efforts for Stablecoin Money (21:41) Transitioning Money to Stablecoins (28:59) CBDC Endgame (51:36) Anoma ad (52:38) Re.al Ad (53:37) Invisible North Ad (54:34) Impact of Transparency in Financial Systems (58:18) Value of Decentralized Systems (01:02:11) Impact of Interest Rates  (01:07:19) Stablecoin Innovation - - 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. We deep dive into what's next for crypto, Telegram/TON, is ETH this cycles XRP, how to improve trade execution & more before ending the episode with a live Q&A segment. Enjoy! -- 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 (2:06) BTC Is Rangebound (6:53) Telegram (18:19) Is ETH The XRP Of This Cycle? (28:45) ETH Pair Trades (31:45) Trade Execution (40:48) Q&A -- 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, Raoul Pal and Dan Tapiero explain how global liquidity cycles could propel crypto to a staggering $100 trillion market. They break down the "Everything Code" concept, explaining how broader economic trends are setting the stage for crypto's explosive growth. Pal and Tapiero unpack China's economic challenges, debate AI's impact on employment, and share their strategies for portfolio allocations. From Bitcoin's potential million-dollar valuation to the emergence of new layer-1 blockchains, you don't want to miss this one! - - 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 Raoul: https://x.com/RaoulGMI? Follow Dan: https://x.com/DTAPCAP 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/ - - 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. - - Renaud Partners has built the most elite network of native crypto marketers globally. They create custom, expert teams to support founders with transformative strategy work. If you’re a founder or a VC looking for support for your teams, head on over to RenaudPartners.com or give their co-founder Geoff a follow on x at https://x.com/ReoffGenaud - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:16) Dan & Raoul Origin Story (05:21) The Global Macro Liquidity Cycle (15:14) Who Drives the Cycle? (20:14) Do US Presidents Impact Cycles? (23:46) Why We are Not in a Recession (28:28) Best Portfolio Today (34:39) Stellar Ad (35:29) Invisible North Ad (36:24) MyPrize (37:00) Harpie Ad (38:15) Trading Cycles (48:21) Pitch for LPs (01:01:04) 12-Month Predictions (01:04:44) 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, Jason is joined by the founders of Delphi Digital to talk about their journey from a small research firm to an investing, research, and consulting juggernaut. They unpack their unique "umbrella thinking" approach to decision-making, the challenges of managing a rapidly growing organization and portfolio, and their insights into the current state of the crypto market They also explore emerging trends in crypto including AI, gaming and potential impact on political changes in the industry. Finally, they share their bullish views on the future of crypto and the infrastructure needed to support its growth. 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 Jose: https://x.com/zemariamacedo Follow Yan: https://x.com/yanliberman Follow Anil: https://x.com/anildelphi Follow Delphi Digital: https://x.com/Delphi_Digital 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 - - re.al is the permissionless L2 for tokenized RWAs built on Arbitrum Orbit and the first L2 to return chain and protocol fees back to users, in reETH, ensuring they benefit from ecosystem growth. re.al has just launched a fully-transparent rewards (points) program returning 10% of $RWA supply to early users. Not investment advice or product solicitation and not aimed at US persons. https://re.al/rewards/airdrop/O4UNU - - Renaud Partners has built the most elite network of native crypto marketers globally. They create custom, expert teams to support founders with transformative strategy work. If you’re a founder or a VC looking for support for your teams, head on over to RenaudPartners.com or give their co-founder Geoff a follow on x at https://x.com/ReoffGenaud - - Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (01:21) Delphi Origin Story (12:25) Birth of Fat Protocol Thesis (16:08) Pivoting from Research to Investing (20:40) Portfolio Growth (25:08) Decision Making Process (30:10) Operations & Team Structure (35:55) Selling Tokens (40:02) Anoma ad (41:03) Re.al Ad (42:03) Invisible North Ad (43:00) Delphi 10 Year Vision (48:26) Making Money this Cycle (54:15) Where are We in the Cycle? (01:01:35) Hottest Narratives this 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.

In this episode, we try to figure out how to use Twitch. We discuss Pump.fun, can crypto bounce & catch up to equities, finding crypto's next big trade, BTC miners, the AI narrative & more. Enjoy! -- 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 (1:23) Pump.fun & Memes (11:09) Time To Be Bullish? (16:51) Tron & The L1 Trade (20:46) Portfolio Structure & Pair Trading (25:52) Bitcoin Miners & AI (36:41) L2s Are Cannibalizing ETH (41:42) Macro Tailwinds For Bitcoin -- 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, we dive deep into the world of Layer 1 ecosystems with the founders of Monad and Berachain. The conversation explores the intricacies of community building, brand development, and the challenges of attracting developers. Keone and Smokey share their strategies for ecosystem growth, discuss the importance of interoperability, and offer their vision for the future of decentralized applications. To close out we discuss the role of tokens in project development and the delicate balance between technical innovation and user 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 Keone: https://x.com/keoneHD Follow Smokey: https://x.com/SmokeyTheBera 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/ - - 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. - - Step into MyPrize—the online multiplayer casino that lets you battle your friends and play alongside creators. On MyPrize, you're invited to get rowdy and share every victory and defeat with your pals. Because we know the only thing more fun than beating the house is beating your friends. Get started with $20 free when you deposit or purchase of $10 or more: https://myprize.com/invite/Empire - - 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. - - Renaud Partners has built the most elite network of native crypto marketers globally. They create custom, expert teams to support founders with transformative strategy work. If you’re a founder or a VC looking for support for your teams, head on over to RenaudPartners.com or give their co-founder Geoff a follow on x at https://x.com/ReoffGenaud - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:19) Community & Culture of L1s (09:55) Ecosystem Exclusivity (13:33) Risk of Mercenary Devs (21:21) Founder Brand Building (27:51) Advice to App Builders (32:49) Differentiation in L1 Space (38:18) Crypto BD Today (46:09) Stellar Ad (47:00) Invisible North Ad (47:54) MyPrize (48:31) Harpie Ad (49:45) Future of Eco Apps (58:28) Role of Interop (01:03:12) What is App Success? (01:07:28) Monad & Berachain Competitors (01:19:28) Price & Tokens - - 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 of The Hivemind, the team dives deep into the current state of crypto markets, discussing the market chop. They explore the evolving landscape of Ethereum's L2 ecosystem, comparing it to Solana's approach and debating the future of DeFi. The conversation shifts to the political implications for crypto, analyzing recent advisor selections by Kamala Harris. Finally, they touch on the Eigen Layer controversy and the concept of restaking, questioning its true value in the ecosystem. - - 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://x.com/ceterispar1bus Follow Jose: https://x.com/ZeMariaMacedo Follow Yan: https://x.com/YanLiberman Follow Duncan: https://x.com/FloodCapital Follow Delphi: https://x.com/Delphi_Digital 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 (1:56) Surviving Market Chop (8:44) Token Unlock Expectations (14:43) Token Valuations & Revenue (23:24) ETH Roadmap Disconnect (29:48) Is the L2 Roadmap Good? (40:36) Is Kamala Impacting Prices? (45:07) Eigen Layer Airdrop Scandal - - 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 today's episode, Santi and Jason dive deep into the recent WBTC drama involving BitGo and Justin Sun, exploring its implications for the crypto industry. We discuss the potential impact of Kamala Harris's advisors on crypto regulation and debate the manipulation of prediction markets in politics. We also discuss whether crypto regulatory crackdown might have peaked. The conversation then shifts to the Eigen Layer airdrop scandal, examining the ethical considerations in crypto startups. Finally, we explore the future of shared sequencing and touch on the importance of transparency in the crypto space. Thanks for tuning in! Resources https://x.com/rushimanche/status/1823412883922841699 https://x.com/JasonYanowitz/status/1823484121253110015 - - 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 - - Avalanche is a smart contracts platform that scales infinitely and regularly finalizes transactions in less than one second. Its novel consensus protocol, Subnet infrastructure, and HyperSDK toolkit enable Web3 developers to easily launch powerful, custom blockchain solutions. Build anything you want, any way you want, on the eco-friendly blockchain designed for Web3 devs. Start building today at https://www.avax.network/ - - re.al is the permissionless L2 for tokenized RWAs built on Arbitrum Orbit and the first L2 to return chain and protocol fees back to users, in reETH, ensuring they benefit from ecosystem growth. re.al has just launched a fully-transparent rewards (points) program returning 10% of $RWA supply to early users. Not investment advice or product solicitation and not aimed at US persons. https://re.al/rewards/airdrop/O4UNU - - Step into MyPrize—the online multiplayer casino that lets you battle your friends and play alongside creators. On MyPrize, you're invited to get rowdy and share every victory and defeat with your pals. Because we know the only thing more fun than beating the house is beating your friends. Get started with $20 free when you deposit or purchase of $10 or more: https://myprize.com/invite/Empire - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:45) Educational Tracks (12:09) WBTC History & Drama (26:05) Coinbase cbBTC Launch (30:31) Are Prediction Markets Manipulated? (38:41) Anoma ad (39:43) Re.al Ad (40:43) Ava Labs Ad (41:41) MyPrize (42:19) Kamala Advisors (48:48) Is Crypto Crackdown Over? (53:47) Eigen Layer Airdrop Scandal (01:05:09) Financial Disclosures (01:10:03) Death of Shared Sequencing - - 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, Anil from Rome Protocol unpacks using Solana's infrastructure for Ethereum L2 sequencing. The discussion covers the challenges of centralized sequencers, the importance of MEV in the L2 ecosystem, and the potential for crosschain atomic transactions. The conversation delves into how combining elements from different blockchains might address scalability issues without sacrificing decentralization or security. The episode also touches on the broader implications of this approach for blockchain interoperability and the future of modular blockchain architecture.scalability. - - 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 Anil: https://x.com/anilkumar827/ 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/ - - 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. - - Avalanche is a smart contracts platform that scales infinitely and regularly finalizes transactions in less than one second. Its novel consensus protocol, Subnet infrastructure, and HyperSDK toolkit enable Web3 developers to easily launch powerful, custom blockchain solutions. Build anything you want, any way you want, on the eco-friendly blockchain designed for Web3 devs. Start building today at https://www.avax.network/ - - 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. - - Renaud Partners has built the most elite network of native crypto marketers globally. They create custom, expert teams to support founders with transformative strategy work. If you’re a founder or a VC looking for support for your teams, head on over to RenaudPartners.com or give their co-founder Geoff a follow on x at https://x.com/ReoffGenaud - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:55) Modularization of Solana (12:37) Why Solana? (17:55) Why Offer Sequencing to a 3rd Party (25:56) Future of Blockchain Architecture (28:41) Stellar Ad (29:32) Invisible North Ad (30:27) Ava Labs Ad (31:25) Harpie Ad (32:40) Is MEV the Most Valuable? (39:29) L2 Decision Making (47:19) Why Build in 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.

In today's episode, Santi, Jason, and special guest Pranav debate if we are we truly in a new crypto cycle. They analyze the uneven market recovery, with Solana and meme coins outperforming while other assets struggle. The conversation explores potential hidden leverage, the impact of the upcoming U.S. presidential election, and strategies for navigating market uncertainty. They also discuss the evolving dApp ecosystem and make predictions about future dominant crypto assets, all while questioning whether the current market represents a genuine new cycle or merely a false start. You don't want to miss this episode! Resources https://x.com/ceterispar1bus/status/1820837865875497188 - - 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 - - Avalanche is a smart contracts platform that scales infinitely and regularly finalizes transactions in less than one second. Its novel consensus protocol, Subnet infrastructure, and HyperSDK toolkit enable Web3 developers to easily launch powerful, custom blockchain solutions. Build anything you want, any way you want, on the eco-friendly blockchain designed for Web3 devs. Start building today at https://www.avax.network/ - - re.al is the permissionless L2 for tokenized RWAs built on Arbitrum Orbit and the first L2 to return chain and protocol fees back to users, in reETH, ensuring they benefit from ecosystem growth. re.al has just launched a fully-transparent rewards (points) program returning 10% of $RWA supply to early users. Not investment advice or product solicitation and not aimed at US persons. https://re.al/rewards/airdrop/O4UNU - - Step into MyPrize—the online multiplayer casino that lets you battle your friends and play alongside creators. On MyPrize, you're invited to get rowdy and share every victory and defeat with your pals. Because we know the only thing more fun than beating the house is beating your friends. Get started with $20 free when you deposit or purchase of $10 or more: https://myprize.com/invite/Empire - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:28) What's Outperforming? (15:43) Impact of Token Unlocks (27:52) Scaling into Trades (37:18) Anoma Ad (38:19) Re.al Ad (39:18) MyPrize Ad (39:54) Ava Labs Ad (40:52) Value of Cash (49:04) Trading Presidential Election (57:25) Why is Jump Selling? (01:06:10) Cycle 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, David Kalk of Reflexive Capital and Jeff Park of Bitwise explore the critical role of psychology in crypto trading. They argue that mastering one's emotions and biases is the key to outperforming in the highly volatile and reflexive crypto markets. They unpack the limitations of traditional venture approaches, the potential for liquid strategies, and why psychological resilience may be the most valuable edge in today's crypto landscape. They share their perspectives on managing trading psychology, adapting to market regimes, and the future of institutional crypto investing. - - 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 David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkalk/ Follow Jeff: https://x.com/dgt10011 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/ - - 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. - - Avalanche is a smart contracts platform that scales infinitely and regularly finalizes transactions in less than one second. Its novel consensus protocol, Subnet infrastructure, and HyperSDK toolkit enable Web3 developers to easily launch powerful, custom blockchain solutions. Build anything you want, any way you want, on the eco-friendly blockchain designed for Web3 devs. Start building today at https://www.avax.network/ - - 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. - - Renaud Partners has built the most elite network of native crypto marketers globally. They create custom, expert teams to support founders with transformative strategy work. If you’re a founder or a VC looking for support for your teams, head on over to RenaudPartners.com or give their co-founder Geoff a follow on x at https://x.com/ReoffGenaud - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:58) David & Jeff Intros (06:03) Crypto's Liquid Inefficient Market (25:07) LP Priorities (29:24) Liquid vs Private Markets (31:57) Value of Psychological Edge (44:29) Stellar Ad (45:17) Invisible North Ad (46:12) Avalanche Ad (47:09) Harpie Ad (48:01) Navigating Market Environment (01:03:37) Managing Emotions in Markets (01:12:29) Is Crypto Worth it? - - 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 discuss the sudden market unwind that sent crypto cascading over the weekend. We deep dive into the short vs long term setup for crypto as markets try to rebound. Stay safe out there & enjoy! -- 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/ -- Perennial is an on-chain derivatives protocol built from first principles to be a DeFi primitive. The core protocol is minimalist, flexible, and efficient, allowing Perennial to mold to the needs of many different users & use cases. Perennial has a super efficient core protocol that lets LPs use native maker leverage — allowing $1mn in TVL to back to $5-10mn in Open interest. Trade and LP at: https://perennial.finance/1000x Social: https://x.com/perenniallabs -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:08) Why Are Markets Unwinding? (12:49) Should You Catch A Falling Knife? (20:43) Perennial Ad (22:14) Will The Fed Intervene? (29:02) Is Crypto A Safe Haven? (34:50) Bitcoin vs Alt's (52:16) Q&A -- 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