Welcome to episode 18 of Defi Discussions, titled "BRC-20s: Are They Here to Stay?" Tonight's show will cover a range of topics from the cryptocurrency world, including the recent drop in Bitcoin prices, the red week for memecoins, and the staggering losses faced by Pepe over the past seven days. We will also discuss BRC-20 tokens, what they are, and whether they will remain relevant in the next bull run.

Furthermore, we will delve into the raging debate among Bitcoin developers about whether to censor ordinal BRC-20s, with some calling for censorship and others advocating for maintaining the status quo. In addition, we will discuss recent news, such as the sponsorship of FLOKI, an Elon Musk-inspired meme coin, at the World Championship of Table Tennis in South Africa this month.

We will also examine other significant developments, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's support for Coinbase and the ban of CBDCs in Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis. We will also take a look at the recent controversy surrounding Coinbase's Pepe comments and the burning of trillions of XEN by Finix.

Other topics to be covered include Texas's decision to add digital currencies to the state's Bill of Rights, the impressive deals made by crypto VCs in Q1 2023, and the on-chain data showing that despite losing $1.1 billion in market cap, Pepe is still being bought by some crypto whales. Finally, we will discuss the alleged hypocrisy of Gary Gensler, who once said that cryptocurrencies are not securities, but is now being criticized by the crypto community for his stance.

Join us tonight for an exciting and informative episode of Defi Discussions, as we explore the latest news and trends in the world of cryptocurrency.