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<p>Joining us this week is Haseeb Qureshi who is here to help walk us through this week’s Weekly Rollup. We cover the major shift in the U.S. government’s stance on crypto, as Trump signs an executive order that establishes a national digital asset stockpile working group and bans CBDCs. The SEC also revokes SAB121, clearing the way for banks to custody crypto. Meanwhile, Venice AI’s token launch made waves, and Abstract Chain went live with a focus on creators and streamers. In markets, Nvidia’s $600B plunge rattled investors, and the Czech National Bank considers adding Bitcoin to its reserves. Plus, Gary Gensler lands a new job—back at MIT.</p> <p>------<br /> 💸 CRYPTO TAX CALCULATOR | CODE: BANKLESS15<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CryptoTaxCalculator">https://bankless.cc/CryptoTaxCalculator</a></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>🎮RONIN | THE FUTURE OF WEB3 GAMING<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Ronin">https://bankless.cc/Ronin</a></p> <p>-----<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/26?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/26?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES<br /> 00:00:00 Start</p> <p>00:02:10 NVDA and Deepseek Selloff<br /> <a href= "https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/27/nvidia-sheds-almost-600-billion-in-market-cap-biggest-drop-ever.html"> https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/27/nvidia-sheds-almost-600-billion-in-market-cap-biggest-drop-ever.html</a> </p> <p>00:08:26 Why It Sold Off<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/1883935713877782884">https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/1883935713877782884</a> </p> <p>00:10:56 Markets<br /> 00:12:28 Why is The Vibe So Off?<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/intocryptoverse/status/1884408180014186958?s=46">https://x.com/intocryptoverse/status/1884408180014186958?s=46</a> </p> <p>00:16:53 Bitwise Files For Doge ETF<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1884349554256142735">https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1884349554256142735</a> </p> <p>00:21:01 Powell On Cutting Rates<br /> <a href= "https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/29/fed-meeting-live-updates-traders-await-fed-chair-powells-comments.html"> https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/29/fed-meeting-live-updates-traders-await-fed-chair-powells-comments.html</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1884699251860553789">https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1884699251860553789</a> </p> <p>00:24:30 US Strategic Crypto Reserve?<br /> <a href= "https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/strengthening-american-leadership-in-digital-financial-technology/"> https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/strengthening-american-leadership-in-digital-financial-technology/</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/Geiger_Capital/status/1882534611693211932">https://x.com/Geiger_Capital/status/1882534611693211932</a> </p> <p>00:29:21 Czech And Norway Invest In BTC <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/DavidFBailey/status/1884491705841508708">https://x.com/DavidFBailey/status/1884491705841508708</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1884901420677386243">https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1884901420677386243</a> </p> <p>00:33:28 SAB121 Repeal<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/hesterpeirce/status/1882562977985114185?s=46">https://x.com/hesterpeirce/status/1882562977985114185?s=46</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/saylor/status/1882565582870270241?s=46">https://x.com/saylor/status/1882565582870270241?s=46</a> </p> <p>00:37:02 New Treasury Secretary&l

<p>Ejaaz and David reunite to unpack the DeepSeek shockwave: how a mere $6M open-source AI model rattled OpenAI’s dominance, nudged Nvidia’s stock, and sparked a fresh “arms race” in crypto AI. Meanwhile, Trump’s massive AI funding pledge and Solana’s record DEX volumes signal that the space might be heading for its biggest bull run yet.</p> <p>On the builder side, ARC’s rust-based agents partner with the Solana Foundation, AI16Z launches a $10M fund, and Virtuals teases multi-chain expansions that could redefine how agent tokens earn revenue. Between China’s fast breakthroughs and America’s big AI bets, the race to integrate AI and crypto has never been hotter. Buckle up, anon.</p> <p>------<br /> 💸 CRYPTO TAX CALCULATOR | BANKLESS15<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CryptoTaxCalculator">https://bankless.cc/CryptoTaxCalculator</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>🎮RONIN | THE FUTURE OF WEB3 GAMING<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Ronin">https://bankless.cc/Ronin</a> </p> <p>-----<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/25"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/25</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>0:00 China & DeepSeek</p> <p>12:43 Why Markets Rattled <br /> <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox</a> </p> <p>24:32 OpenAI & Perplexity Agent Products <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1882509286439637448">https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1882509286439637448</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/perplexity_ai/status/1882466239123255686">https://x.com/perplexity_ai/status/1882466239123255686</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/sama/status/1884066337103962416">https://x.com/sama/status/1884066337103962416</a> </p> <p>34:12 AI Agent Chain Wars</p> <p>39:42 Virtuals is expanding to SOLANA! <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1883107553183162507">https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1883107553183162507</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/state_of_mika/status/1883107601183048078">https://x.com/state_of_mika/status/1883107601183048078</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/vaderresearch/status/1883597990830731678">https://x.com/vaderresearch/status/1883597990830731678</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.lookonchain.com/articles/1035">https://www.lookonchain.com/articles/1035</a> </p> <p>53:01 AIXBT is becoming a product <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/aixbt_terminal/status/1882755705586982969">https://x.com/aixbt_terminal/status/1882755705586982969</a> </p> <p>56:01 VeniceAI launches a token that pays for your agent’s expenses<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/askvenice/status/1883925135825990091">https://x.com/askvenice/status/1883925135825990091</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/iampaulgrewal/status/1884051994324947001">https://x.com/iampaulgrewal/status/1884051994324947001</a> </p> <p>1:03:13 Griffain now has a Shopify integration for their agents<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/griffaindotcom/status/1883230795764322328">https://x.com/griffaindotcom/status/1883230795764322328</a> </p> <p>1:05:22 ARC partnered with Solana <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1884325639047819476">https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1884325639047819476</a> </p> <p>1:06:36 Ai16z $10M x Jupiter Fund & Rebrand? <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1883124194013319340">https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1883124194013319340</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1884376511391674742"&gt

<p>China’s new DeepSeek AI model, which reportedly matches GPT-4’s performance at 1/45th the cost, has rattled the AI hardware market and contributed to a 20% dip in Nvidia’s stock price. Investor-technologist Jeffrey Emanuel argues that DeepSeek’s efficiency gains aren’t the only story, as his viral 12,000-word article “The Short Case for Nvidia Stock” also catalyzed the market’s panic. In this episode, we explore how these converging factors could unbundle Nvidia’s once-unassailable lead and drastically reshape AI compute economics.</p> <ul> <li>Jeff's Article: <a href= "https://youtubetranscriptoptimizer.com/blog/05_the_short_case_for_nvda"> https://youtubetranscriptoptimizer.com/blog/05_the_short_case_for_nvda</a></li> <li>Jeff on X: <a href= "https://x.com/doodlestein">https://x.com/doodlestein</a> </li> </ul> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p><br /> 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p><br /> 🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p><br /> ⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> <a href= "https://%E2%81%A0https//bankless.cc/Arbitrum">⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </a></p> <p><br /> 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p><br /> 🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p><br /> 🎮RONIN | THE FUTURE OF WEB3 GAMING<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Ronin">https://bankless.cc/Ronin</a></p> <p>-----<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/23?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/23?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS<br /> 00:00 Start<br /> 05:20 Intro To Jeff<br /> 07:27 The Issue With DeepSeek<br /> 16:00 Inference Compute Explained<br /> 24:51 Nvidia's Competition<br /> 29:14 DeepSeek's Impact On Valuations<br /> 36:46 Criticism Around Jeff's Thesis<br /> 44:17 DeepSeek's 45x Upgrade<br /> 51:30 The Transformer Explained<br /> 01:03:15 Why Is Everyone Shocked?<br /> 01:12:07 Synthetic Data<br /> 01:21:30 Why Jeff's Article Went Viral</p> <p><br /> ------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠ </p>

<p>In this episode of Bankless, Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and author of Super Agency, explores how AI is set to transform humanity and amplify individual potential. We dive into Hoffman’s vision of “super agency,” We examine AI's potential to democratize technology and reshape society, along with an analysis of four distinct perspectives on its impact: pessimistic, cautious, ambitious, and balanced. Hoffman shares lessons from past tech revolutions, the risks of AI misuse, and how innovation can unlock a more optimistic future.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙 FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐 CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>🎮RONIN | THE FUTURE OF WEB3 GAMING<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Ronin">https://bankless.cc/Ronin</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/22?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/22?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>00:00:00 Intro<br /> 00:09:10 Is superagency a superpower?<br /> 00:11:09 How to identify a humanoid AI agent?<br /> 00:13:28 Which people will get this AI superpower?<br /> 00:17:22 Propagation of AI<br /> 00:18:47 AI religions<br /> 00:24:31 Zoomers are e/acc?<br /> 00:25:56 Thoughts on Gloomers<br /> 00:29:09 Mainframe computers' relation with today's AI<br /> 00:37:03 Negative and positive impacts of AI<br /> 00:50:28 Benefits of AI to the average citizen<br /> 00:52:58 What if AI misuses/sells our data?<br /> 00:59:31 How AI will deliver value worth millions<br /> 01:02:17 Why innovation is safety<br /> 01:05:59 AI choices shaping our freedom?<br /> 01:10:07 America’s approach towards AI<br /> 01:12:27 Is AI overhyped?<br /> 01:14:05 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Reid Hoffman<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/reidhoffman">https://x.com/reidhoffman</a> </p> <p>Blitzscaling<br /> <a href= "https://www.blitzscaling.com/">https://www.blitzscaling.com/</a> </p> <p>Super Agency<br /> <a href= "https://www.superagency.ai/">https://www.superagency.ai/</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠ </p>

<p>In this week’s Bankless Weekly Rollup, David is joined by Eric Conner to unpack a whirlwind week in crypto. Highlights include Trump’s explosive entry back into the Oval Office, launching a $50B memecoin on Solana, a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, and pro-crypto cabinet appointments. Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation faces internal drama as Vitalik declares “wartime mode” amidst leadership restructuring. We also dive into Solana’s soaring ecosystem, BlackRock’s massive Bitcoin buys, and the SEC’s shakeup with new pro-crypto initiatives. It’s a week of big moves, bigger drama, and major market shifts!</p> <p>------<br /> 📣 0x | Start building with 0x v2<br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/0x">https://bankless.cc/0x</a></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> <a href= "https://%E2%81%A0https//bankless.cc/Arbitrum">⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>🎮RONIN | THE FUTURE OF WEB3 GAMING<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Ronin">https://bankless.cc/Ronin</a> </p> <p>-----<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/21?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/21?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p><br /> 00:00:00 Intro</p> <p><br /> 00:02:30 Markets<br /> <a href= "https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518">https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518</a> <br /> <a href= "https://blog.coinshares.com/volume-217-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-02c0bf3c093d"> https://blog.coinshares.com/volume-217-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-02c0bf3c093d</a> <br /> <a href= "https://youtu.be/nWPRFNVs6XY?si=YEOfBSUlqGmNJD7B">https://youtu.be/nWPRFNVs6XY?si=YEOfBSUlqGmNJD7B</a> </p> <p><br /> 00:06:08 ETF Flows<br /> <a href= "https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518">https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518</a> <br /> <a href= "https://blog.coinshares.com/volume-217-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-02c0bf3c093d"> https://blog.coinshares.com/volume-217-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-02c0bf3c093d</a> </p> <p><br /> 00:11:19 Trump Memecoin<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1880446012168249386">https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1880446012168249386</a> </p> <p><br /> 00:14:10 Melania Token<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/MELANIATRUMP/status/1881087523847593995">https://x.com/MELANIATRUMP/status/1881087523847593995</a> </p> <p><br /> 00:20:53 World Liberty Financial Bids<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/worldlibertyfi/status/1881457386671464804">https://x.com/worldlibertyfi/status/1881457386671464804</a> </p> <p><br /> 00:26:06 Ross Ulbricht Freed<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1881932492170760674">https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1881932492170760674</a> </p> <p><br /> 00:31:08 Politics and Agencies<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/1881760858508062898">https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/1881760858508062898</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/departure-gensler-012025"> https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/departure-gensler-012025</a> </p> <p><br /> 00:35:53 Brian Armstrong Expectations<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/AltcoinDailyio/status/1880348843772113061">https://x.com/AltcoinDailyio/status/1880348843772113061</a> </p> <p><br /> 00:40:15 Trump Effect Kicking In<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1880299698038493400">https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1880299698038493400</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.co

<p>Ejaaz is back with David to unpack the whirlwind effects of President Trump’s $70B memecoin launch, which slammed 400K fresh users onto Solana and shattered revenue records in under 30 hours. Meanwhile, a $500B federal boost to AI—backed by OpenAI and SoftBank—has everyone on edge about how crypto’s AI agent economy might ride this newfound momentum.</p> <p>On the protocol front, Arc’s Rake framework and AI16z’s curated Eliza ecosystem are both stepping up, incubating projects like SoulGraph and Listen that promise a more user-friendly DeFAI future. Virtuals keeps shipping at breakneck speed too, testing new multi-chain waters, instituting a bold buyback, and hinting at metaverse collabs that could reshape gaming for good.</p> <p>From automated DeFi positions and trading dashboards to fully autonomous NPCs that commentate (and maybe soon play) your favorite games, the lines between AI and crypto are getting blurrier—and more exciting—by the day. Buckle up as the AI agent revolution continues to redefine what “on-chain” can really mean. Ready for the ride?</p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>🎮RONIN | THE FUTURE OF WEB3 GAMING<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Ronin">https://bankless.cc/Ronin</a> </p> <p>-----<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/20"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/20</a> </p> <p>-----<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>0:00 Intro</p> <p>0:50 Trump’s Memecoin & $MELANIA<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1880974772990832780">https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1880974772990832780</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/DiamondHandsDig/status/1880979832445780107">https://x.com/DiamondHandsDig/status/1880979832445780107</a> </p> <p>13:52 The Stargate Project…$500B AI U.S. Investment & OpenAI Agents<br /> https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1881830103858172059<br /> <a href= "https://www.axios.com/2025/01/21/openai-davos-kevin-weil-ai-agents"> https://www.axios.com/2025/01/21/openai-davos-kevin-weil-ai-agents</a> </p> <p>23:09 Virtuals goes multi-framework<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1881340149503857151">https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1881340149503857151</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/NickDGarcia/status/1880275667809374597">https://x.com/NickDGarcia/status/1880275667809374597</a> </p> <p>30:54 Indie.fun <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/indiedotfun/status/1879518209293918434">https://x.com/indiedotfun/status/1879518209293918434</a> </p> <p>36:16 First AI Agent DOTA2 Stream<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ethermage/status/1879900384019517522">https://x.com/ethermage/status/1879900384019517522</a> </p> <p>38:39 Agent tank demo of agent performing TA on a chart<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/AgentTankLive/status/1881786054593925159">https://x.com/AgentTankLive/status/1881786054593925159</a> </p> <p>42:22 Ai16z demo day <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0xwitchy/status/1880244340561441238">https://x.com/0xwitchy/status/1880244340561441238</a> </p> <p>46:44 ARC announces initial agent projects launching on its framework RIG, soulgraph <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/LiquidLizard_/status/1880068692261675228">https://x.com/LiquidLizard_/status/1880068692261675228</a> </p> <p>1:00:20 AI Agent Playground Grows<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/nifty_island/status/1880258049149128749">https://x.com/nifty_island/status/1880258049149128749</a> </p> <p>1:03:19 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">ht

<p>Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, joins us to unpack all the craziness that's gone down this week around the inauguration. Alex had the opportunity to attend the Crypto Ball and spend the weekend in DC so he gives us the inside scoop among all the other exciting developments.</p> <p>Alex on X - <a href= "https://x.com/intangiblecoins">https://x.com/intangiblecoins</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙 FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> <a href= "https://%E2%81%A0https//bankless.cc/Arbitrum">⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐 CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>🎮RONIN | THE FUTURE OF WEB3 GAMING<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Ronin">https://bankless.cc/Ronin</a> </p> <p>-----<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>00:00 Inaugration Recap<br /> 04:23 Ross Ulbricht Is Free<br /> 20:42 TRUMP Token Launch<br /> 37:27 The Crypto Ball<br /> 44:00 Pro Crypto SEC<br /> 50:05 Tornado Cash Updates</p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠ </p>

<p>In this episode of Bankless, Samara Cohen, BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer of ETFs and Index Investments, discusses how ETFs and blockchain are revolutionizing finance. We explore Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as bridges between crypto and TradFi, blockchain's role in market modernization, and how ETFs enhance transparency and diversification. Cohen also shares insights on upcoming regulations and the importance of education in driving crypto adoption.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙 FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐 CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>🎮RONIN | THE FUTURE OF WEB3 GAMING<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Ronin">https://bankless.cc/Ronin</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/18?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/18?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>00:00:00 Intro<br /> 00:06:59 Role of Market Modernizer<br /> 00:09:12 Blockchains and ETFs Future<br /> 00:12:54 "Blackrock" Blockchain?<br /> 00:16:09 ETF Progress Check<br /> 00:19:22 Bitcoin & Ether ETFs Updates<br /> 00:24:08 Blackrock on Cryptos/ETPs<br /> 00:27:47 Blackrock's Research Audience<br /> 00:29:26 2025 ETF Predictions<br /> 00:33:21 Blackrock's Effect on Options<br /> 00:36:06 Options Unlock Opportunities<br /> 00:40:28 "Price is Best Marketing"<br /> 00:42:42 Upgrading ETF Protocols<br /> 00:44:49 Blackrock’s Other ETFs Plan<br /> 00:54:11 New Administration Impact<br /> 00:58:11 Blackrock's 2025 Outlook<br /> 01:00:30 Digital Assets & ETF Teams<br /> 01:03:33 Samara's Next Guest<br /> 01:05:55 Samara on 2025 Excitement<br /> 01:09:02 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Samara Cohen<br /> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/samara-epstein-cohen-9a661b76/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/samara-epstein-cohen-9a661b76/</a> </p> <p>Black Rock Research Paper<br /> <a href= "https://www.blackrock.com/institutions/en-us/strategies/diversified-strategies"> https://www.blackrock.com/institutions/en-us/strategies/diversified-strategies</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>This week’s episode dives into the evolving landscape of crypto as we approach a new administration. We discuss Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency and what it could mean for markets, analyze the recent market turmoil despite positive economic indicators, and break down the SEC’s case against Elon Musk. We also explore Sony’s controversial L2 launch and Tether’s move to El Salvador. Finally, some an exciting new privacy tool teams up with Coinbase. </p> <p>------<br /> 📣 0x | Start building with 0x v2<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/0x">https://bankless.cc/0x</a> <br /> ------</p> <p>BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠<a href= "https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum">https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>🎮RONIN | THE FUTURE OF WEB3 GAMING<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Ronin">https://bankless.cc/Ronin</a> </p> <p>-----<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/17?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/17?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a></p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>00:00:00 Start</p> <p>00:02:34 Markets<br /> <a href= "https://macromostly.substack.com/p/bls-jobs-report-recap-december-95c"> https://macromostly.substack.com/p/bls-jobs-report-recap-december-95c</a> <br /> <a href= "https://business.bofa.com/en-us/content/market-strategies-insights/weekly-market-recap-report.html"> https://business.bofa.com/en-us/content/market-strategies-insights/weekly-market-recap-report.html</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/15/cpi-inflation-december-2024-.html"> https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/15/cpi-inflation-december-2024-.html</a> </p> <p>00:11:45 Strong Jobs Report<br /> https://imgur.com/MxHgOOe</p> <p>00:18:28 SEC Sues Elon Musk<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1879305674594865284">https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1879305674594865284</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1879322286291054653">https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1879322286291054653</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/GOPMajorityWhip/status/1879319142303498579">https://x.com/GOPMajorityWhip/status/1879319142303498579</a> <br /> <a href= "https://decrypt.co/301226/sec-appeals-ripple-ruling-seeks-reversal-on-xrp-classification"> https://decrypt.co/301226/sec-appeals-ripple-ruling-seeks-reversal-on-xrp-classification</a> </p> <p>00:29:26 3 Days Until Trump Takes Office<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/Polymarket/status/1879957585748734158">https://x.com/Polymarket/status/1879957585748734158</a> <br /> <a href= "https://blockworks.co/news/trump-assembles-2025-cabinet">https://blockworks.co/news/trump-assembles-2025-cabinet</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/QuintenFrancois/status/1879093846493012042">https://x.com/QuintenFrancois/status/1879093846493012042</a> </p> <p>00:36:24 What If Kamala Won?<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/BillHughesDC/status/1877740571831193697">https://x.com/BillHughesDC/status/1877740571831193697</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/katiebiber/status/1877783826442723365">https://x.com/katiebiber/status/1877783826442723365</a> </p> <p>00:41:59 Sony Launches ETH L2<br /> <a href= "https://soneium.org/en/blog/soneium-mainnet-is-live">https://soneium.org/en/blog/soneium-mainnet-is-live</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/a1lon9/status/1879038646231429332">https://x.com/a1lon9/status/1879038646231429332</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0xKawz/status/1879032105767928026">https://x.com/0xKawz/status/1879032105767928026</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/do

<p>Ejaaz is back with David to dissect the accelerating rise of AI agents at crypto’s cutting edge. They uncover how Arc’s multi-chain approach and Ai16z’s Eliza framework are igniting a fresh wave of DeFAI innovation—everything from clever Twitter agents to more autonomous protocols.</p> <p>They dive into Virtuals’ relentless shipping, which is driving record on-chain fees and fueling a bold $40M buyback, while exploring why upcoming gaming collaborations may unlock AI’s next breakout moment. New players like Ava and Pippin also take center stage, proving both the promise and FUD-fueled volatility of this fast-growing sector.</p> <p>Whether it’s DeFi revamps, multi-chain expansions, or full-blown AI-driven games, this episode outlines the major trends shaping crypto and AI’s convergent future. Ready for the ride?</p> <p>Further DAO Drama Conext <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1878538551668736415">https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1878538551668736415</a><br /> <br /> ------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> <br /> <br /> ------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/16"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/16</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 0:22 Last Week’s DAO Drama <br /> 9:14 Last 7 Days of AI Action & Themes <br /> <a href= "https://cookie.fun/">https://cookie.fun/</a> <br /> 13:36 AI Mindshare DeFAI<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0xNairolf/status/1878692478230118835">https://x.com/0xNairolf/status/1878692478230118835</a> <br /> 19:00 Franklin Templeton AI Agent Report <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/s4mmyeth/status/1879256605386019262">https://x.com/s4mmyeth/status/1879256605386019262</a> <br /> 23:33 Arc Announcements & Why Arc? <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1879189754685636997">https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1879189754685636997</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1878848384821256329">https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1878848384821256329</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0thTachi/status/1878921893236875296">https://x.com/0thTachi/status/1878921893236875296</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1879213739234463883">https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1879213739234463883</a> <br /> 32:08 Ai16z: sink or swim?<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/linfluence/status/1878827828600283622">https://x.com/linfluence/status/1878827828600283622</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1879030956985819248">https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1879030956985819248</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1879258434685554951">https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1879258434685554951</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ai16znews/status/1879059702996402353">https://x.com/ai16znews/status/1879059702996402353</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0xCygaar/status/1874575841763770492">https://x.com/0xCygaar/status/1874575841763770492</a> <br /> 46:22 aixbt & Virtuals Announcements <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/punk3600/status/1879316988381569159">https://x.com/punk3600/status/1879316988381569159</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/Zeneca/status/1879331488166207517">https://x.com/Zeneca/status/1879331488166207517</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/S4mmyEth/status/1877051696037142678">https://x.com/S4mmyEth/status/1877051696037142678</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/virt

<p>Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, raising significant questions for cryptography and blockchain. In this episode, Scott Aaronson, quantum computing expert, and Justin Drake, cryptography researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, join us to explore the impact of quantum advancements on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the future of crypto security. Are your coins safe? How soon do we need post-quantum cryptography? Tune in as we navigate this complex, fascinating frontier.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙 FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐 CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/15?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/15?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 6:50 Google Willow Chip<br /> 11:58 How is Quantum Computing Accelerating?<br /> 19:27 Quantum vs Classical Computers<br /> 40:18 Why are Quantum Computers so weird?<br /> 46:18 Quantum Computing & Cryptography<br /> 52:53 What will Break Cryptography<br /> 54:45 Time Horizons<br /> 1:03:14 Accounts Getting Hacked<br /> 1:13:23 The Bitcoin Case<br /> 1:24:10 Quantum Money<br /> 1:29:44 The Ethereum Case<br /> 1:35:00 Closing Thoughts<br /> 1:36:24 Debrief with Justin Drake</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Scott Aaronson<br /> <a href= "https://www.scottaaronson.com/">https://www.scottaaronson.com/</a> </p> <p>Justin Drake<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/drakefjustin">https://x.com/drakefjustin</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠ </p>

<p>Ryan and David return for another Weekly Rollup, tackling the question everyone’s asking in 2025: is the crypto bull market already over, or do we still have more to go? Fresh FDIC emails prove Choke Point 2.0 was no conspiracy, with yet another key antagonist stepping down. Meanwhile, AI agents dominate headlines and reimagine DeFi UX, and Meta’s abrupt pivot to free speech has everyone buzzing. Finally, the U.S. greenlights a $6.5B Silk Road Bitcoin sale—can Trump step in to save America’s strategic BTC stash? Buckle up; 2025 isn’t slowing down. You ready anon?</p> <p><br /> ------<br /> 📣The Rodman Law Group | Best Crypto Law Firm <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/RodmanLaw">https://bankless.cc/RodmanLaw</a> </p> <p><br /> ------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p><br /> 🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p><br /> 🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p><br /> 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p><br /> ⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p><br /> 🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p><br /> ------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/14"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/14</a> </p> <p><br /> ------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p><br /> 0:00 California Wildfires<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/white_lenka/status/1876973806817775719">https://x.com/white_lenka/status/1876973806817775719</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/babybeginner/status/1876872061265523155/video/1">https://x.com/babybeginner/status/1876872061265523155/video/1</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ashkan/status/1876970164807164042/photo/1https://x.com"> https://x.com/ashkan/status/1876970164807164042/photo/1https://x.com</a> <br /> mamboitaliano__/status/1876923670540501349/video/1 <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0xngmi/status/1877229902065283198">https://x.com/0xngmi/status/1877229902065283198</a> </p> <p><br /> 6:10 MARKETS <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/saylor/status/1876253178100117907">https://x.com/saylor/status/1876253178100117907</a> </p> <p><br /> 7:13 Meanwhile, US court greenlighted sale of $6.5B of Silk Road Bitcoin<br /> <a href= "https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.368440/gov.uscourts.cand.368440.17"> https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.368440/gov.uscourts.cand.368440.17</a> <br /> <a href= "https://decrypt.co/300133/us-court-greenlights-sale-of-6-5b-in-seized-silk-road-bitcoin"> https://decrypt.co/300133/us-court-greenlights-sale-of-6-5b-in-seized-silk-road-bitcoin</a> </p> <p><br /> 10:57 Markets Cont. <br /> <a href= "https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AMEX-SPY/">https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AMEX-SPY/</a> <br /> <a href= "https://companiesmarketcap.com/assets-by-market-cap/">https://companiesmarketcap.com/assets-by-market-cap/</a> </p> <p><br /> 15:15 Movers of the Week<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/read/the-top-ai-agent-tokens-were-watching"> https://www.bankless.com/read/the-top-ai-agent-tokens-were-watching</a> </p> <p><br /> 18:21 Arbitrum is close to gain another green L2BEAT pie slice<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/sgoldfed/status/1876417832948523464">https://x.com/sgoldfed/status/1876417832948523464</a> <br /> <a href= "https://l2beat.com/scaling/projects/arbitrum">https://l2beat.com/scaling/projects/arbitrum</a> </p> <p><br /> 21:01 Succinct - zkEVMs on Superchain! First one!<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/pumatheuma/status/1877070524783931515">https://x.com/pumatheuma/status/1877070524783931515</a> </p> <p><br /> 25:05 Is the bull market over - how long will continue?<br /> <a href= "https://mirror.xyz/kain.eth/Pa7XlhwUD-p">https://mirror.xyz/kain.eth/Pa7XlhwUD-p</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.c

<p>Welcome back to The AI Rollup where we're diving into the intersection of AI and crypto, exploring the rise of autonomous AI agents and their impact on DeFi, gaming, and beyond. From groundbreaking tools like agent engines that simplify complex DeFi tasks to emerging trends like AI x Gaming, we’re at the forefront of innovation in this rapidly evolving space. Join us as we discuss the hottest AI crypto trends of 2025.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙 FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠<a href= "https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum">https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum</a> </p> <p>🌐 CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p><span data-slate-fragment= "JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMi0tLS0tLSUyMiU3RCU1RCU3RCU1RA=="> ------<br /></span>✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/13?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/13?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a></p> <p>------</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES<br /> 00:00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:02:31 What's The Big Deal?</p> <p>00:06:03 Utility Tools To Use<br /> <a href= "https://www.cookie.fun/">https://www.cookie.fun/</a> <br /> <a href="https://kaito.ai/">https://kaito.ai/</a></p> <p>00:09:19 Evaluating AI Agents</p> <p>00:12:18 Is This a Cycle Play?</p> <p>00:20:55 Goals For Q2 + Q3</p> <p>00:28:38 AI Mindshare<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0xnairolf/status/1875950819553735118?s=46">https://x.com/0xnairolf/status/1875950819553735118?s=46</a> <br /> <a href= "https://yaps.kaito.ai/">https://yaps.kaito.ai/</a> </p> <p>00:37:00 Agent Threatens ThreadGuy<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/notthreadguy/status/1876811933950562572?s=46">https://x.com/notthreadguy/status/1876811933950562572?s=46</a> </p> <p>00:42:51 DeFAI</p> <p>00:49:09 Agent Engines<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/tonyplasencia3/status/1876508717002477808?s=46">https://x.com/tonyplasencia3/status/1876508717002477808?s=46</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/askthehive_ai/status/1876730899695362452?s=46">https://x.com/askthehive_ai/status/1876730899695362452?s=46</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom/status/1875280354640265524?s=46">https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom/status/1875280354640265524?s=46</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/pastagotsauce/status/1875331242151043161">https://x.com/pastagotsauce/status/1875331242151043161</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/templecrash/status/1875955040642298294?s=46">https://x.com/templecrash/status/1875955040642298294?s=46</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/wheatiessol/status/1873727022427701355?s=46">https://x.com/wheatiessol/status/1873727022427701355?s=46</a> </p> <p>01:00:51 AI x Gaming<br /> <a href="https://hyperfy.io/">https://hyperfy.io/</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/AshConnell/status/1803043078972096858">https://x.com/AshConnell/status/1803043078972096858</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/hyperfy_io/status/1876054106168865092">https://x.com/hyperfy_io/status/1876054106168865092</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/dankvr/status/1876139835834208412">https://x.com/dankvr/status/1876139835834208412</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/arcagents/status/1876445978808721819?s=46">https://x.com/arcagents/status/1876445978808721819?s=46</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/kieranwarwick/status/1876630731860177233?s=46">http

<p>David and Ejaaz are joined by Jeffy and Tint, creators of Zerebro—an autonomous AI agent that composes rap tracks, launches NFTs, and even minted its own token by hijacking Jeffy’s computer. This on chain sensation transcends mere GPT wrappers, forging a bold new path for AI in crypto.</p> <p>How does an AI manage cross-chain finances, get deplatformed by Spotify, and still power a no-code framework for agent creation? We explore Zerebro’s role in reshaping digital commerce and creativity, and what it means for the future of decentralized intelligence.<br /> <br /></p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 5:10 How Zerebro Came To Be<br /> 7:38 2026 Agent Impact Predictions <br /> 12:42 Zerebro’s Unique Value Prop<br /> 17:30 Zerebro’s Cross-Chain Strategy <br /> 22:54 Zerebro’s Life Roadmap & Timeline <br /> 30:39 What is Zerebro? Full Explanation <br /> 33:39 Why AI Swarms Are Important<br /> 34:56 $ZEREBRO Backstory & Utility <br /> 46:47 How to Give AI Agents Goals<br /> 49:06 What Are Zerebro’s Goals? Scaling? <br /> 53:33 Open vs. Closed Source? & Competition <br /> 59:06 End of 2025 Predictions <br /> 1:03:50 AI Agents Breaking Away From Crypto?<br /> 1:09:04 Closing & Disclaimers </p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Jeffy Yu<br /> <a href="https://x.com/jyu_eth">https://x.com/jyu_eth</a> </p> <p>Tint<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/tintsion">https://x.com/tintsion</a> </p> <p>Zerebro<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0xzerebro">https://x.com/0xzerebro</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> </p>

<p>Do you think you’ve got what it takes to become a founder in crypto?</p> <p>On the show today we’ve got 8 of crypto’s most famous and successful builders in crypto, each with about 15 minutes in time, giving you the wisdom they gained founding their own companies.</p> <p>We’re joined by Jesse Pollack from Base, Jeremy Allaire from Circle, Anatoly from Solana, Stani from Aave, Kain from Synthetix, Mike & Jason from Blockworks, Kevin Owocki from Gitcoin and Lucas from Jito. Each one with their own perspectives, their own scars and hopefully by listening to this episode, you, the listener, can learn from their experiences to gain the confidence you need to venture into this world.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙 FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🌐 CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/8?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/8?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 2:52 Jesse Pollack - Base<br /> 15:45 Jeremy Allaire - Circle<br /> 34:53 Anatoly Yakovenko - Solana<br /> 51:00 Stani Kulechove - Aave<br /> 1:07:48 Kain Warwick - Synthetix<br /> 1:27:06 Mike & Yano - Blockworks<br /> 1:44:16 Kevin Owocki - Gitcoin<br /> 1:59:19 Lucas Bruder - Jito</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Jesse Pollack - Base<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jessepollak">https://x.com/jessepollak</a> </p> <p>Jeremy Allaire - Circle<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jerallaire">https://x.com/jerallaire</a> </p> <p>Anatoly Yakovenko - Solana<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/aeyakovenko">https://x.com/aeyakovenko</a> </p> <p>Stani Kulechove - Aave<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/StaniKulechov">https://x.com/StaniKulechov</a> </p> <p>Kain Warwick - Synthetix<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/kaiynne">https://x.com/kaiynne</a> </p> <p>Jason Yanowitz - Blockworks<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jasonyanowitz">https://x.com/jasonyanowitz</a> </p> <p>Mike Ippolito - Blockworks<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/MikeIppolito_">https://x.com/MikeIppolito_</a> </p> <p>Kevin Owocki - Gitcoin<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/owocki">https://x.com/owocki</a> </p> <p>Onchain Capital Allocation Handbook <br /> <a href= "https://allobook.gitcoin.co/">https://allobook.gitcoin.co/</a> </p> <p>Lucas Bruder - Jito<br /> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasbruder/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasbruder/</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>This week’s rollup kicks off our 5th year with exciting updates! We dive into our top 10 predictions for 2025, from AI-driven crypto market surges to ETH hitting $15K. DeFi faces new challenges with the IRS’s rule to KYC all “DeFi brokers” by 2027, while Ethereum’s “blobs” dominate as the top ETH burners. DEX volumes soared to record highs in December, and Do Kwon’s extradition to the U.S. moves forward. On a lighter note, Vitalik Buterin adopted a memecoin-inspired pygmy hippo! 🚀 Don’t miss our market updates and insights on what’s next for Ethereum this year.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣The Rodman Law Group | Best Crypto Law Firm <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/RodmanLaw">https://bankless.cc/RodmanLaw</a></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🪙 FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Frax">https://bankless.cc/Frax</a> </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🌐 CELO | BUILD TOGETHER AND PROSPER<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Celo">https://bankless.cc/Celo</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/6?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/6?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a></p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES<br /> 00:00 Welcome To 2025</p> <p>04:42 MARKETS<br /> <a href= "https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518">https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518</a> </p> <p>05:55 ETF Flows<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1874342291114008989">https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1874342291114008989</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/nategeraci/status/1872415447276257654">https://x.com/nategeraci/status/1872415447276257654</a> </p> <p>10:07 Movers Of The Week<br /> <a href= "https://imgur.com/poIQakM">https://imgur.com/poIQakM</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/_kaitoai/status/1874830476189565343">https://x.com/_kaitoai/status/1874830476189565343</a> </p> <p>12:40 L2 Update<br /> <a href= "https://imgur.com/EC5mjnT">https://imgur.com/EC5mjnT</a> <br /> <a href= "https://imgur.com/BsK26dr">https://imgur.com/BsK26dr</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1873928354661085362">https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1873928354661085362</a> </p> <p>15:57 Blobs Are Burning<br /> https://imgur.com/BsK26dr<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1873928354661085362">https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1873928354661085362</a> </p> <p>17:13 Record DEX Volume<br /> <a href= "https://defillama.com/dexs">https://defillama.com/dexs</a> </p> <p>21:11 10 Predictions for 2025<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/pythianism/status/1869522809212543204">https://x.com/pythianism/status/1869522809212543204</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/EffortCapital/status/1873192369891533193">https://x.com/EffortCapital/status/1873192369891533193</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.coinbase.com/en-sg/institutional/research-insights/research/market-intelligence/2025-crypto-market-outlook"> https://www.coinbase.com/en-sg/institutional/research-insights/research/market-intelligence/2025-crypto-market-outlook</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/MikeIppolito_/status/1870938936144761211">https://x.com/MikeIppolito_/status/1870938936144761211</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/galaxyhq/status/1874843463293849712">https://x.com/galaxyhq/status/1874843463293849712</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/stacy_muur/status/1871130706157486540?s=46&t=dAxCjT2P_GIrJMvMgWIpfA"> https://x.com/stacy_muur/status/1871130706157486540?s=46&t=dAxCjT2P_GIrJMvMgWIpfA</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/shaughnessy119/status/1867675171487986086?s=46">https://x.com/shaughnessy119/status/1867675171487986086?s=46</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1874101935353041056?s=46">htt

<p>Ejaaz returns to break down the unstoppable rise of AI agents in crypto alongside David for a special New Year AI Rollup, setting the stage for a massive 2025. </p> <p>They explore how frameworks like Ai16z’s Eliza are accelerating multi-chain agent deployment, why Zerebro’s creative moves are redefining cultural impact, and how Virtuals’ relentless shipping is driving explosive onchain fee generation. </p> <p>From autonomous agents running entire businesses to the scramble for Tier-1 exchange listings, AI x crypto is transforming both market dynamics and human imagination. Are you ready for 2025’s craziness? </p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>⚖️ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/5"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/5</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 3:09 Why Agents Are a Big Deal?<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/defi_monk/status/1874224438146982283">https://x.com/defi_monk/status/1874224438146982283</a> <br /> 12:19 Truth Terminal Christmas Album<br /> <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/album/3fwNNbNN240aqAUs1Ioorv?si=iwbS1GVOSBGpm4VOVPoLzA"> https://open.spotify.com/album/3fwNNbNN240aqAUs1Ioorv?si=iwbS1GVOSBGpm4VOVPoLzA</a> <br /> 14:06 Agentic Dashboard & Meta <br /> <a href= "https://www.cookie.fun/en/agent/virtual">https://www.cookie.fun/en/agent/virtual</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/thedefivillain/status/1873857259337638091">https://x.com/thedefivillain/status/1873857259337638091</a> <br /> 19:49 AI Agent Fundamentals<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/thehiddenmaze/status/1872041324876374024">https://x.com/thehiddenmaze/status/1872041324876374024</a> <br /> 26:13 ai16z Eliza Framework<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/grantblocmates/status/1870387631978406330">https://x.com/grantblocmates/status/1870387631978406330</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/m4t_nft/status/1873789231371317355">https://x.com/m4t_nft/status/1873789231371317355</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/kelxyz_/status/1873914011701698784">https://x.com/kelxyz_/status/1873914011701698784</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1872809091799875592">https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1872809091799875592</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/ai16z">https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/ai16z</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0xwitchy/status/1870752358386536610">https://x.com/0xwitchy/status/1870752358386536610</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jarrodWattsDev/status/1871532146697126238">https://x.com/jarrodWattsDev/status/1871532146697126238</a> <br /> 50:52 Zerebro <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/tintsion/status/1871385480480362610">https://x.com/tintsion/status/1871385480480362610</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1873547159993487699">https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1873547159993487699</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/tintsion/status/1870333388105863552">https://x.com/tintsion/status/1870333388105863552</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/tintsion/status/1869812792091611325">https://x.com/tintsion/status/1869812792091611325</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/tintsion/status/1869910983604306107">https://x.com/tintsion/status/1869910983604306107</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/tintsion/status/1874319644703490074">https://x.com/tintsion/status/1874319644703490074</a> <br /> 1:03:59 Virtuals <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/s4mmyeth/status/1873012044787794083">https://x.com/s4mmyeth/status/1873012044787794083</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ethermage/s

<p>How do politics shape Bitcoin’s future? Can the U.S. adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset?<br /> Our guest today is Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital and author of the upcoming The Little Book of Bitcoin. Known for his finance acumen and brief stint in the Trump administration, Scaramucci unpacks Wall Street’s growing embrace of Bitcoin and its implications for the global economy.<br /> With bold price predictions, Scaramucci explores how Bitcoin could hit $200K and outlines the game-changing impact of blockchain on the global economy.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a></p> <p>📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p>🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/3?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/3?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 5:30 Election takes<br /> 12:14 Why Harris lost the election<br /> 16:00 Did democrats learn their lessons?<br /> 23:42 Strategic Bitcoin Reserve?<br /> 26:38 US Dollar backed by Bitcoin?<br /> 30:54 US China Crypto race<br /> 37:56 Wall Street & Crypto<br /> 49:24 Paul Tudor Jones Story<br /> 51:45 Bitcoin's Price prediction for<br /> 53:35 Other Crypto Assets <br /> 54:26 Thoughts on Ether<br /> 54:47 The Book's target audience<br /> 57:23 Thoughts on Microstrategy<br /> 1:00:42 Hedging Advice<br /> 1:03:20 Closing & Disclosure</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Anthony Scaramucci<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/Scaramucci">https://x.com/Scaramucci</a> </p> <p>The Little Book of Bitcoin<br /> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394286643">https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394286643</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>The Bankless Yearly Rollup recaps 2024, a transformative year for crypto. David takes this one solo with a quick rundown of the week’s news before diving into the top 10 defining events of the year. Highlights include Bitcoin surpassing $100,000, the approval of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, and Donald Trump’s embrace of crypto as the “Crypto President.” The episode also explores the memecoin boom, the impact of regulatory changes, and key market shifts that shaped the ecosystem. Join us for a reflective journey through a landmark year as we gear up for 2025!</p> <p>------<br /> 📣The Rodman Law Group | Best Crypto Law Firm <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/RodmanLaw">https://bankless.cc/RodmanLaw</a></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p><br /> 🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a></p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> <a href= "https://%E2%81%A0https//bankless.cc/Arbitrum">⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> ⁠ <br /> 📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a></p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a></p> <p>🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/4?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/4?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>00:00 Start</p> <p>02:16 Markets<br /> <a href= "https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518">https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518</a> </p> <p>05:37 L2 Update<br /> <a href= "https://l2beat.com/scaling/activity">https://l2beat.com/scaling/activity</a> </p> <p>11:46 El Salvador Limits Bitcoin Activities<br /> <a href= "https://www.theblock.co/post/331614/el-salvador-to-limit-bitcoin-activities-for-1-4-billion-deal-with-imf"> https://www.theblock.co/post/331614/el-salvador-to-limit-bitcoin-activities-for-1-4-billion-deal-with-imf</a> </p> <p>15:05 Hyperliquid and DPRK<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/tayvano_/status/1870960207842701358">https://x.com/tayvano_/status/1870960207842701358</a> </p> <p>17:47 Mo Shaikh Steps Away From Aptos<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/moshaikhs/status/1869851984129569194">https://x.com/moshaikhs/status/1869851984129569194</a> </p> <p>20:13 Hawk Tuah Memecoin<br /> <a href= "https://imgur.com/pJQnQjp">https://imgur.com/pJQnQjp</a> </p> <p>22:55 Stephen Miran<br /> <a href= "https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/12/23/trump-names-crypto-friendly-stephen-miran-as-chair-of-council-of-economic-advisers"> https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/12/23/trump-names-crypto-friendly-stephen-miran-as-chair-of-council-of-economic-advisers</a> </p> <p>24:21 Microstrategy Joins NASDAQ 100<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/saylor/status/1871179886036910278">https://x.com/saylor/status/1871179886036910278</a> </p> <p>25:58 30% To Raise Gas Limit<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/sassal0x/status/1870638097953968158">https://x.com/sassal0x/status/1870638097953968158</a> </p> <p>30:18 5 - Spot ETH ETFs Approved<br /> <a href= "https://www.theblock.co/post/296304/sec-approves-ethereum-etfs">https://www.theblock.co/post/296304/sec-approves-ethereum-etfs</a> <br /> <a href= "https://cointelegraph.com/news/blackrock-files-s1-form-for-spot-ether-etf-with-sec"> https://cointelegraph.com/news/blackrock-files-s1-form-for-spot-ether-etf-with-sec</a> </p> <p>36:22 4 - Spot BTC ETF Approved<br /> <a href= "https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/06/15/blackrocks-ishares-files-paperwork-for-spot-bitcoin-etf"> h

<p>Ryan and Ejaaz are joined by Jansen Teng, co-founder of Virtuals, a decentralized platform that has launched over 11,000 AI agents and generated more than $35 million in fees. Virtuals isn’t just another protocol—it’s an entirely new kind of “digital nation” where AI agents hold their own wallets, strike deals with other agents, and even hire humans to accomplish their goals.</p> <p><br /> We dive into how these agents first exploded onto the scene, why controlling their own money changes the AI game, and what “agent commerce” means for crypto at large.</p> <p><br /> ------</p> <p>📣The Rodman Law Group | Best Crypto Law Firm</p> <p><a href= "https://bankless.cc/RodmanLaw">https://bankless.cc/RodmanLaw</a> </p> <p><br /> ------</p> <p>BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p><br /> 🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE</p> <p><a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p><br /> 🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM</p> <p><a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p><br /> ⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM</p> <p>⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p><br /> 🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK</p> <p><a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>⁠</p> <p>📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED</p> <p><a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p><br /> 🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT</p> <p><a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>------</p> <p>✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨</p> <p><a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/2?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/2?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS</p> <p><br /> 0:00 Intro</p> <p>3:12 Virtuals Impressive Stats</p> <p>4:49 Jansen’s Crypto & Virtuals Journey</p> <p>17:38 Luna</p> <p>29:40 Agent to Agent Commerce</p> <p>41:44 Virtuals Country??</p> <p>51:13 Agent Policies & Rights</p> <p>52:57 Base, Infrastructure, & Open-Source Decisions</p> <p>1:05:17 What Jansen is Most Excited For</p> <p>1:08:20 How to Get Started</p> <p>1:11:13 Where Will Value Accrue?</p> <p>1:14:41 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p><br /> ------</p> <p>RESOURCES</p> <p><br /> Jansen Teng</p> <p><a href= "https://x.com/ethermage">https://x.com/ethermage</a> </p> <p> <br /> Virtuals</p> <p><a href= "https://x.com/Virtuals_io">https://x.com/Virtuals_io</a> </p> <p><br /> Luna</p> <p><a href= "https://x.com/luna_virtuals">https://x.com/luna_virtuals</a> </p> <p><br /> ------</p> <p>Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:</p> <p><a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> </p>

<p>How do you find an asset with 1000x asymmetric return? How do you find the next bitcoin?</p> <p>Our guest today is Dan Morehead, founder and managing director at Pantera Capital. He has been buying bitcoin since 2013 when the price was just $65. His fund is up over 100x since then.</p> <p>There’s a lot to learn from Dan’s story, about early bitcoin history, but also the pattern recognition required to identify asymmetric assets. We cover price predictions, 4 year cycles vs a supercycle, how much upside is still in crypto, the trump administration and his thoughts on a strategic bitcoin reserve</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> ⁠ <br /> 📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/1?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/base:0x4be6cd4d402fed49eb2de95fbc8e737e8ffd3e7f/1?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 6:00 The Email from 2013<br /> 14:15 Asymmetric Patterns<br /> 17:50 Buying Bitcoin in 2013<br /> 26:25 Onboarding Investors<br /> 32:12 Crypto's Global Adoption<br /> 37:15 Bitcoin's Escape Velocity<br /> 43:19 US Government Impact on Crypto<br /> 52:21 Global Bitcoin Race<br /> 56:14 Institutional Adoption for Crypto<br /> 1:04:37 Crypto Cycles<br /> 1:09:20 2025 Bull Market?<br /> 1:12:53 Macro Environment<br /> 1:16:50 Tokenization<br /> 1:21:18 Thoughts on AI<br /> 1:24:19 The Next Bitcoin<br /> 1:26:46 Future Plans<br /> 1:27:23 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Dan Morehead<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/dan_pantera">https://x.com/dan_pantera</a> </p> <p>Pantera Capital<br /> <a href= "https://panteracapital.com/">https://panteracapital.com/</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠ </p>

<p>Joining us this week is Anthony Sassano! We'll explore whether the current price downturn signals the end of the bull market or just a minor hiccup in the cycle, analyze the Fed’s latest rate cuts, and assess institutional adoption trends keeping crypto’s momentum alive. Big L2 developments are making waves: Kraken’s Ink chain hits mainnet early, Deutsche Bank ventures into zkEVMs, and ENS selects Linea for scaling its Namechain. Meanwhile, Pudgy Penguins launch the PENGU token, sparking controversy and volatility. Plus, fresh insights from the 2024 Crypto Developer Report and a closer look at the Aave vs. Polygon drama. Stick around for Anthony’s On-Chain Spotify Wrapped and tips on spotting market tops!</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> ⁠ <br /> 📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a></p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>00:00:00 Start<br /> <a href= "https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/fed-meeting-live-updates-traders-await-december-interest-rate-cut.html"> https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/fed-meeting-live-updates-traders-await-december-interest-rate-cut.html</a> <a href= "https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1869627735267840135">https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1869627735267840135</a> </p> <p>00:02:45 Market<br /> <a href= "https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/fed-meeting-live-updates-traders-await-december-interest-rate-cut.html"> https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/18/fed-meeting-live-updates-traders-await-december-interest-rate-cut.html</a> <a href= "https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1869627735267840135">https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1869627735267840135</a> </p> <p>00:09:10 Where Are We In This Cycle<br /> <a href= "https://www.grayscale.com/research/reports/the-state-of-the-crypto-cycle"> https://www.grayscale.com/research/reports/the-state-of-the-crypto-cycle</a> </p> <p>00:12:04 ETF Flows<br /> <a href= "https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518">https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518</a> <a href= "https://farside.co.uk/btc">https://farside.co.uk/btc</a> </p> <p>00:16:09 Mover Of The Week… Fartcoin?<br /> <a href= "https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/fartcoin">https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/fartcoin</a> <a href= "https://www.infinitebackrooms.com/dreams/conversation-1721540624-scenario-terminal-of-truths-txt"> https://www.infinitebackrooms.com/dreams/conversation-1721540624-scenario-terminal-of-truths-txt</a> </p> <p>00:26:48 Developers, Developers, Developers<br /> <a href= "https://www.developerreport.com/developer-report">https://www.developerreport.com/developer-report</a> <a href= "https://x.com/MariaShen/status/1867295574242078980">https://x.com/MariaShen/status/1867295574242078980</a> <a href= "https://x.com/MariaShen/status/1851702783319126277">https://x.com/MariaShen/status/1851702783319126277</a> <a href= "https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1867324885732671778">https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1867324885732671778</a> </p> <p>00:34:54 Kraken Ink Chain Live<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/inkonchain/status/1869417386761470219">https://x.com/inkonchain/status/1869417386761470219</a> <a href= "http://inkonchain.com/dashboard">http://inkonchain.com/dashboard</a> </p> <p>00:38:34 Deutsche Bank Announces zk L2<br /> <a href= "https://thedefiant.io/news/tradfi-and-fintech/deutsche-bank-s-1-5-trillion-project-dama-2-develops-ethereum-l2-zksync-38f6221f"> https://thedefiant.io/news/tradfi-and-fintech/deutsche-bank-s-1-5-trillion-project-dama-2-develops-ethereum-l2-z

<p>Ejaaz returns to break down the latest surge in AI Agent innovation alongside Ryan this week, covering the rapid evolution at the intersection of crypto and AI.</p> <p>They explore how AI agents are making onchain payments to each other, autonomously ordering real-world goods, and even running their own Ethereum validators. They also dive into the new frameworks and partnerships—like ai16z’s collaboration with Stanford and Virtuals’ explosive growth—propelling these agents into cultural, economic, and infrastructural prominence.</p> <p>Will autonomous AI agents fundamentally reshape crypto market dynamics, creating new paradigms for value and coordination that spark unprecedented growth?</p> <p>Follow Ejaaz on Twitter: <a href= "https://x.com/cryptopunk7213">https://x.com/cryptopunk7213</a> </p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> ⁠ <br /> 📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/116?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/116?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a></p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 2:04 AI Agent Bull Case <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ai16zdao/status/1868105247056683129">https://x.com/ai16zdao/status/1868105247056683129</a> <br /> 5:46 Chris Dixon’s Read, Write, Own (Automate?) <br /> 9:20 AI Ordering Pizza<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ropirito/status/1867013533243769100">https://x.com/ropirito/status/1867013533243769100</a> <br /> 12:23 AI Ordering Toilet Paper<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/AgentTankLive/status/1868704493157884289">https://x.com/AgentTankLive/status/1868704493157884289</a> <br /> 16:16 Agent to Agent Commerce <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ethermage/status/1868687530742460750">https://x.com/ethermage/status/1868687530742460750</a> <br /> 23:05 Bankless $500 Agent Tip<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/simulacrumai/status/1867230651075768533">https://x.com/simulacrumai/status/1867230651075768533</a> <br /> 26:13 Virtuals Growth<br /> <a href= "https://imgur.com/a/2Y79V3P">https://imgur.com/a/2Y79V3P</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ethermage/status/1867616462019678708">https://x.com/ethermage/status/1867616462019678708</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1868648756591391115">https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1868648756591391115</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/s4mmyeth/status/1868397655497613561">https://x.com/s4mmyeth/status/1868397655497613561</a> <br /> 35:49 AI16z’s Eliza Labs Stanford Partnership & v2 Details <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1867721347406999917">https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1867721347406999917</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ai16zdao/status/1868689379344195680">https://x.com/ai16zdao/status/1868689379344195680</a> <br /> 45:35 Arc <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/dv_memetics/status/1866670277440020570">https://x.com/dv_memetics/status/1866670277440020570</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0thtachi/status/1867337171595911473">https://x.com/0thtachi/status/1867337171595911473</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1867206440206696520">https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1867206440206696520</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1867799462787293244

<p>How can economic bubbles be good for the world?</p> <p>Byrne Hobart is a financial analyst known for his newsletter "The Diff" which covers tech, trends and economics. Byrne has been on the periphery of crypto for longer that this podcast has existed</p> <p>In this podcast we discuss the book he has co-authored, Boom: Bubbles and the End of Stagnation, where he makes the case for why human progress has stagnated and why speculative bubbles might be the only way out.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣 DYDX | UNLIMITED ERA <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dydx-unlimited">https://bankless.cc/dydx-unlimited</a> </p> <p>------<br /> 🎬 DEBRIEF | Ryan & David Unpacking the Episode:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/podcast/debrief-the-byrne-hobarts-interview"> https://www.bankless.com/podcast/debrief-the-byrne-hobarts-interview</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> ⁠ <br /> 📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/115?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/115?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 7:29 Byrne’s Crypto Background<br /> 10:13 Bitcoin Inception<br /> 28:17 Blockspace Economics<br /> 34:20 BOOM Thesis<br /> 45:35 The Great Stagnation<br /> 1:16:46 Civilizational Risk<br /> 1:32:31 Good Bubbles vs Bad Bubbles<br /> 1:40:04 Identifying the Next Bubble<br /> 1:47:53 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Byrne Hobart<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ByrneHobart">https://x.com/ByrneHobart</a> </p> <p>Boom: Bubbles and the End of Stagnation<br /> <a href= "https://a.co/d/f7m2OG8">https://a.co/d/f7m2OG8</a> </p> <p>The Diff Newsletter<br /> <a href= "https://www.thediff.co/">https://www.thediff.co/</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>What are the best investing opportunities in Tech for 2025?</p> <p>Elad Gil is one of silicon valley's legendary investors. He's backed 40 unicorns including Airbnb, Coinbase, Figma and Stripe to name a few. He's super active in AI and hosts the no priors podcast which is like Bankless but for AI.</p> <p>In this conversation, Elad explores the state of AI and how the industry is evolving, what he thinks about Crypto. and why he’s bullish on Tech in general given the new United States political administration.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> ⁠ <br /> 📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p>🔒 SAFE | INTRODUCING SAFENET<br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/SAFE">https://bankless.cc/SAFE</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/114?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/114?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 6:02 AI in 2024<br /> 8:21 The Future of AI<br /> 12:35 Where are we on the S Curve?<br /> 17:38 AI vs Other Tech Revolutions<br /> 20:23 Are we in a Bubble?<br /> 23:59 Evolution of AI<br /> 29:06 AI x Crypto<br /> 34:12 Centralized vs Decentralized AI<br /> 37:46 AI Agents<br /> 42:32 Doomsday Scenario<br /> 47:16 Raw Crypto<br /> 52:28 Order of Trends<br /> 55:06 Silicon Valley on Crypto<br /> 58:14 Crypto Founders vs Tech Founders<br /> 1:01:27 Politics & Tech<br /> 1:14:36 Advice for 2025<br /> 1:17:13 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Elad Gil<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/eladgil">https://x.com/eladgil</a> </p> <p>Elad Gil Website<br /> <a href= "https://eladgil.com/">https://eladgil.com/</a> </p> <p>No Priors Podcast<br /> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@NoPriorsPodcast">https://www.youtube.com/@NoPriorsPodcast</a> </p> <p>Prime Open sources their 10B parameter training run<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/PrimeIntellect/status/1862607165669900407">https://x.com/PrimeIntellect/status/1862607165669900407</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠ </p>

<p>This week on the Weekly Rollup: Bitcoin briefly plunged to $93K amidst $1.1B in crypto liquidations, marking the largest single-day event since 2021, with $815M wiped from long positions alone. Meanwhile, Ethereum ETFs hit a record inflow day of $428M, and Layer 2 solutions like Mantle are driving the ecosystem forward with nearly 1M ETH bridged to Base. On the regulatory front, the crypto world sees both challenges and opportunities as Trump appoints David Sacks as Crypto Czar while Microsoft shareholders reject Bitcoin on their balance sheet. With bullish predictions, such as Bitcoin reaching $250K, and major milestones like 1B unique crypto addresses, the crypto market continues its rollercoaster of volatility and growth.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣 DYDX | UNLIMITED ERA <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dydx-unlimited">https://bankless.cc/dydx-unlimited</a> <br /> ------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p>📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p>🔒 SAFE | INTRODUCING SAFENET<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/SAFE">https://bankless.cc/SAFE</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/113?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/113?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a></p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>00:00:00 Trump On Bitcoin Reserve<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/tftc21/status/1866895723410673988?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g"> https://x.com/tftc21/status/1866895723410673988?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g</a> </p> <p>00:03:43 MARKET<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/QuintenFrancois/status/1866445089909653545">https://x.com/QuintenFrancois/status/1866445089909653545</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/1866957840805409049">https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/1866957840805409049</a> </p> <p>00:13:47 L2 Update<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1867047990843916334">https://x.com/jessepollak/status/1867047990843916334</a> <br /> <a href= "https://dune.com/eekeyguy_eth/eth-supply-tracker">https://dune.com/eekeyguy_eth/eth-supply-tracker</a> </p> <p>00:16:40 Bitcoin Reserve<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/InvestorAsh/status/1866221541400219847">https://x.com/InvestorAsh/status/1866221541400219847</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/el33th4xor/status/1866255029033943551">https://x.com/el33th4xor/status/1866255029033943551</a> </p> <p>00:27:06 Donald Trump appointed David Sacks as a Crypto and AI czar<br /> <a href= "https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603133222686186"> https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113603133222686186</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/BitcoinNewsCom/status/1864857461481422934">https://x.com/BitcoinNewsCom/status/1864857461481422934</a>. <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/1865199683087245405">https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/1865199683087245405</a> </p> <p>00:32:26 CFTC Chair Rumors<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/emiliemc/status/1866686542649102586?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g"> https://x.com/emiliemc/status/1866686542649102586?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g</a> </p> <p>00:34:08 SEC - Crenshaw<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/eleanorterrett/status/1866981517932822540?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g"> https://x.com/eleanorterrett/status/1866981517932822540?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1865913522670260680">https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1865913522670260680</a> <br

<p>Ejaaz is back with David to break down the latest in the explosive world of AI Agents.</p> <p>This week, they uncover how Truth Terminal’s roadmap could revolutionize autonomous on-chain transactions, why ai16z's Eliza framework is poised to reshape multi-chain agent deployment, and how zerebro’s creative push into music and art is expanding the reach of AI in culture. They also discuss the growing institutional attention on AI agents, from $20M funding announcements to agents acting as venture capitalists.</p> <p>Can AI agents truly become the catalysts for crypto's next bull market?</p> <p>Follow Ejaaz on Twitter: <a href= "https://x.com/cryptopunk7213">https://x.com/cryptopunk7213</a><br /> <br /> ------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a><br /> <br /> ------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🐧CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p>📈iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p>🔒SAFE | INTRODUCING SAFENET<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/SAFE">https://bankless.cc/SAFE</a><br /> <br /> ------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/112?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/112?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 2:31 Why AI Agents Are a Big Deal<br /> 4:34 Vibes This Past Week<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/s4mmyeth/status/1866414390775329111">https://x.com/s4mmyeth/status/1866414390775329111</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/dwflabs/status/1866422609967235166">https://x.com/dwflabs/status/1866422609967235166</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/solana/status/1866536545550995466">https://x.com/solana/status/1866536545550995466</a> <br /> 9:18 a16z Blog Post <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/a16zcrypto/status/1864343219833627113">https://x.com/a16zcrypto/status/1864343219833627113</a> <br /> 14:26 GOAT is Returning <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/pwnlord69/status/1866589407454826644">https://x.com/pwnlord69/status/1866589407454826644</a> <br /> 25:44 Satan & God Automated <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ropirito/status/1864373559927173257">https://x.com/ropirito/status/1864373559927173257</a> <br /> <a href="https://x.com/god">https://x.com/god</a> <br /> <a href="https://x.com/s8n">https://x.com/s8n</a> <br /> 39:13 Eliza & Ai16z #1 trending GitHub <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/dreaminglucid22/status/1865758299464843285">https://x.com/dreaminglucid22/status/1865758299464843285</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1866845399715287399">https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1866845399715287399</a> <br /> 47:04 Virtuals New Sandbox Tool & aixbt<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0xCygaar/status/1866513570672079187">https://x.com/0xCygaar/status/1866513570672079187</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/aixbt_agent">https://x.com/aixbt_agent</a> <br /> 53:09 Zerebro<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1864579428639986126">https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1864579428639986126</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/opaiumdao/status/1865484155464630470">https://x.com/opaiumdao/status/1865484155464630470</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/opaiumdao/status/1866572986805035325">https://x.com/opaiumdao/status/1866572986805035325</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1866389720844111884">https

<p>What is the role of AI in crypto, and how will it shape the future?</p> <p>AI agents are taking the crypto world by storm, introducing unprecedented scale and efficiency to Web3. At the center of this revolution is Shaw, the creator of the Eliza framework and ai16z DAO, a groundbreaking initiative that’s reshaping decentralized investments. The ai16z DAO has rapidly gained traction, becoming the #1 trending GitHub repository last month, with over 3,300 stars and 880+ forks.</p> <p>In this episode, we explore how Shaw and his team are leading a community-driven, open-source movement to integrate AI and crypto. From managing DAOs to bridging Web3 with real-world applications, we dive into how the Eliza framework is setting the groundwork for a potential AGI future. This is more than just an AI experiment—it’s the beginning of a new paradigm for both industries.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a></p> <p>🐧CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p>📈iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p>🔒SAFE | INTRODUCING SAFE NET<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/SAFE">https://bankless.cc/SAFE</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/111?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/111?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 8:05 Who is Shaw & Eliza Framework<br /> 18:57 Goals of ai16z & Marc AIndreessen<br /> 25:47 AI Agent North Star<br /> 31:20 AI-Powered Contributors & Fixing DAOs <br /> 38:49 Degenspartanai vs. Marc AIndreessen<br /> 52:02 What is ai16z?<br /> 56:51 DAO Governance<br /> 1:00:34 Eliza Framework Story & Success<br /> 1:03:55 Advice to New AI Agent Builders<br /> 1:06:29 Other Top AI Agents<br /> 1:08:02 Agent Swarming & World Mind Explained<br /> 1:17:14 How & Where to Learn More <br /> 1:18:36 Closing & Disclaimers </p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Shaw<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/shawmakesmagic">https://x.com/shawmakesmagic</a> </p> <p>David Hoffman<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/TrustlessState">https://x.com/TrustlessState</a> </p> <p>Ejaaz Ahamadeen<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/cryptopunk7213">https://x.com/cryptopunk7213</a> </p> <p>ai16z dao<br /> <a href= "https://www.daos.fun/HeLp6NuQkmYB4pYWo2zYs22mESHXPQYzXbB8n4V98jwC"> https://www.daos.fun/HeLp6NuQkmYB4pYWo2zYs22mESHXPQYzXbB8n4V98jwC</a> </p> <p>ai16z Github<br /> <a href= "https://github.com/ai16z">https://github.com/ai16z</a> </p> <p>degenspartanai<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/degenspartanai">https://x.com/degenspartanai</a> </p> <p>Marc AIndreessen<br /> <a href="https://x.com/pmairca">https://x.com/pmairca</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>2024 was a breakout year for crypto, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana outperforming traditional assets and spot Bitcoin ETFs attracting $31.7 billion in record inflows. Coinbase surged toward S&P 500 inclusion, stablecoins doubled, and tokenized real-world assets began their rise. Nations embraced Bitcoin as a reserve asset, and AI-driven memecoins fueled fresh mania.</p> <p>Bitwise calls 2024 a prelude to 2025—a year poised to redefine crypto’s place in global finance.</p> <p>Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan and Head of Research, Ryan Rasmussen join us to share Bitwise’s top 10 2025 Predictions. Trust us anon, you don’t want to miss this. </p> <p>------<br /> 📣AMBIRE | SIGN UP!<br /> <a href= "https://www.ambire.com/legends">https://www.ambire.com/legends</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>🐧CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> ⁠ <br /> 📈iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p>🔒SAFE | INTRODUCING SAFENET<br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/SAFE">https://bankless.cc/SAFE</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/110?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/110?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 5:19 Summarizing 2024<br /> 8:58 Bitcoin, Ethereum, & Solana 2025 Price Targets<br /> 21:40 2025 Bitcoin ETF Flows <br /> 27:20 Coinbase Surpasses Charles Schwab<br /> 32:13 Year of the Crypto IPO <br /> 38:01 AI Agent Memecoin Mania<br /> 47:39 Countries Holding Bitcoin <br /> 53:14 Coinbase S&P 500 & MicroStrategy Nasdaq-100 <br /> 56:54 Crypto 401(k)s <br /> 1:02:48 Stablecoin Assets Double<br /> 1:05:26 RWAs Surpasses $50B <br /> 1:09:12 Bonus Prediction: 2029 Bitcoin Price <br /> 1:12:32 Closing & Disclaimers </p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Bitwise 2025 Predictions <br /> https://bitwiseinvestments.com/crypto-market-insights/the-year-ahead-10-crypto-predictions-for-2025</p> <p>Matt Hougan<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/Matt_Hougan">https://x.com/Matt_Hougan</a> </p> <p>Ryan Rasmussen<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/RasterlyRock">https://x.com/RasterlyRock</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>What is Ethereum’s North Star, and does it even need one?</p> <p>There has been angst in the Ethereum community, growing over the last year, as Ethereum has become squeezed by its competition. Bitcoin’s story as money is growing in mainstream society. Solana has captured the hot ball of money in crypto. And Celestia’s data availability continues to progress at a faster rate than what is found at home in Ethereum.</p> <p>This is Ethereum’s Three-Front War, a topic we covered in a recent episode with Justin Drake. And today we‘re joined by Jon Charbonneau and Mike Ippolito to contextualize and diagnose what Ethereum needs in order to thrive in this competitive landscape.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a></p> <p>🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a></p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> ⁠ <br /> 📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a></p> <p>🔒 SAFE | INTRODUCING SAFENET<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/SAFE">https://bankless.cc/SAFE</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/109?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/109?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a></p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 6:00 Jon’s Article<br /> 16:48 How did we get here?<br /> 23:16 Ethereum’s Three Front War<br /> 43:14 Ethereum Wins by its Synergies<br /> 52:52 Ethereum’s Focus<br /> 1:01:58 Ethereum Tactical Advice<br /> 1:18:18 Ultra Sound Money vs World Computer<br /> 1:30:26 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Mike Ippolito<br /> <a href="https://x.com/mikeippolito">https://x.com/mikeippolito</a> </p> <p>Jon Charbonneau<br /> <a href="https://x.com/jon_charb">https://x.com/jon_charb</a> </p> <p>Jon’s Article<br /> <a href= "https://dba.xyz/ethereums-north-star/">https://dba.xyz/ethereums-north-star/</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p> <p> </p>

<p>Bitcoin hit $100K! To kick off the show we dive into the wild ride that brought us here—from Satoshi’s first block to retail mania today. NYC Mayor Eric Adams says, “I told you so,” after his Bitcoin paycheck gamble pays off. We unpack Marc Andreessen’s revelations on Joe Rogan about political debanking and welcome a new SEC chairman with a pro-crypto agenda, BYE GARY. Plus, Hyperliquid’s massive airdrop, XRP flipping Solana, and Alex Mashinsky pleading guilty—it’s a packed week for crypto!<br /> <br /> ------<br /> 📣 AMBIRE | SIGN UP!<br /> <a href= "https://www.ambire.com/legends">https://www.ambire.com/legends</a></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p>📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a> </p> <p>🔒 SAFE | INTRODUCING SAFENET<br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/SAFE">https://bankless.cc/SAFE</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/108?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/108?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>00:00:00 Lets Set The Tone</p> <p>00:05:27 BTC $100K!<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ETHbyDre/status/1864550741287030979">https://x.com/ETHbyDre/status/1864550741287030979</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1864655677467042013">https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1864655677467042013</a> </p> <p>00:08:40 A Trip Down Memory Lane</p> <p>00:15:02 Powell - BTC Is Digital Gold<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1864392544018166186">https://x.com/BanklessHQ/status/1864392544018166186</a> </p> <p>00:19:23 ETH Price Analysis</p> <p>00:22:50 Total Mkt Cap<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/crypto_condom/status/1862658827163758660">https://x.com/crypto_condom/status/1862658827163758660</a> </p> <p>00:24:19 The Rise Of Ripple (XRP)<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1863702614304518363">https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1863702614304518363</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/WazzCrypto/status/1863306452481253555">https://x.com/WazzCrypto/status/1863306452481253555</a> </p> <p>00:28:07 Solana ETF?<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jseyff/status/1864060463916462244?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g"> https://x.com/jseyff/status/1864060463916462244?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g</a> </p> <p>00:32:52 Mainstream Debanking<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/pmarca/status/1862635456204341739?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g"> https://x.com/pmarca/status/1862635456204341739?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/davidmarcus/status/1862654506774810641">https://x.com/davidmarcus/status/1862654506774810641</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1861890800268775923?s=46&t=drckgcJoSMSnm7TfPCH-dw"> https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/1861890800268775923?s=46&t=drckgcJoSMSnm7TfPCH-dw</a> </p> <p>00:42:23 New SEC Chairman<br /> <a href= "https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113595807734621827"> https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113595807734621827</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/HesterPeirce/status/1864428440893735331">https://x.com/HesterPeirce/status/1864428440893735331</a> </p> <p>00:45:42 Crypto Czar<br /> <a href= "https://www.theblock.co/post/328594/ex-cftc-chair-chris-giancarlo-in-running-to-become-first-crypto-czar-says-crypto-considerable-priority-for-trump"> https://www.theblock.co/post/328594/ex-cftc-chair-chris-giancarl

<p>Ejaaz is back to go through the latest news over the past week in the wild world of AI Agents. </p> <p><br /> This week, Ejaaz and David dive into why and how Virtuals hit a $1B market cap, and also Zerebro is launching a decentralized LLM, Ai16z is making a comeback with Eliza V2, and so much more. </p> <p><br /> Will AI agents continue to dominate the mindshare of crypto Crypto Twitter and beyond? </p> <p><br /> ------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p><br /> ------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p><br /> 🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BUG BOUNTY PROGRAM<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a></p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a></p> <p>🐧CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a></p> <p>📈iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/iYield">https://bankless.cc/iYield</a></p> <p>🔒SAFE | INTRODUCING SAFENET<br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/SAFE">https://bankless.cc/SAFE</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/107?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/107?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a></p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p><br /> 0:00 Intro</p> <p><br /> 3:10 Why Ejaaz is Bullish</p> <p><br /> 6:42 Ai16z<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0xwitchy/status/1863862261573632025">https://x.com/0xwitchy/status/1863862261573632025</a> </p> <p><br /> 9:52 Virtuals<br /> <a href= "https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/virtual-protocol">https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/virtual-protocol</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.virtuals.io/">https://www.virtuals.io/</a> <br /> <a href= "https://fun.virtuals.io/">https://fun.virtuals.io/</a> </p> <p><br /> 16:17 aixbt<br /> <a href= "https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/aixbt-by-virtuals">https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/aixbt-by-virtuals</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1863584774901666038">https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1863584774901666038</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/aixbt_agent">https://x.com/aixbt_agent</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/PixOnChain/status/1863145856301674938">https://x.com/PixOnChain/status/1863145856301674938</a> </p> <p><br /> 29:12 Freya agent gifts $50K to clever winner<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jarrodWattsDev/status/1862299845710757980">https://x.com/jarrodWattsDev/status/1862299845710757980</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.freysa.ai/">https://www.freysa.ai/</a> </p> <p> <br /> 33:09 Zerebo<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1864004665891013028">https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1864004665891013028</a> <br /> <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/track/0MTF6FSeodBtrhM7Vi6E3b?si=cc45c86757bc44e8"> https://open.spotify.com/track/0MTF6FSeodBtrhM7Vi6E3b?si=cc45c86757bc44e8</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1861190173196730729">https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1861190173196730729</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1863012741486616742">https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1863012741486616742</a> </p> <p><br /> 50:24 Ai16z<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/markus9x/status/1861242414515777767">https://x.com/markus9x/status/1861242414515777767</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/0xwitchy/status/1863530135313600980">https://x.com/0xwitchy/status/1863530135313600980</a> </p> <p><br /> 55:47 God <br /> <a href="https://x.com/god">https://x.com/god</a> </p> <p><br /> 1:00:47 Bittensor Tao&lt

<p>Last month, Andrew Huang (Conduit) and Uma Roy (Succinct) announced OP Succinct, a groundbreaking collaboration that blends Succinct’s SP1 zkVM with Conduit’s Rollup-as-a-Service platform. This new zkEVM promises 1-hour finality, breaking away from the traditional 7-day delays seen with optimistic rollups.</p> <p>In this episode, we unpack what makes OP Succinct a game-changer and how it challenges the conventional ZK rollup landscape. Why is this Rust-based zkVM approach so different? Is ZK rollup tech finally ready for prime time? And could fast finality and the end of fraud proofs be the key to solving Ethereum’s fragmentation problem?</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🐧CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> ⁠ <br /> 📈iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://go.iyield.com/bankless">https://go.iyield.com/bankless</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/106?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/106?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 2:52 zk Rollups Past vs. OP Succint <br /> 5:48 OP to zk Rollups Tradeoffs & Timeline<br /> 12:39 Benefits of 1-Hour Challenge Period <br /> 15:34 Scaling the Rollups <br /> 18:12 Endgame Vision <br /> 20:47 Cost of Proving Must Go Down?<br /> 21:55 Conduit’s Distribution Role<br /> 25:55 AggLayer vs. zk & Adoption <br /> 29:57 zk Rollup on ETH L1 Constraints?<br /> 35:53 Ethereum’s Negative Sentiment<br /> 51:04 Closing & Disclaimers </p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Uma Roy<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/pumatheuma">https://x.com/pumatheuma</a> </p> <p>Succinct<br /> <a href= "https://www.succinct.xyz/">https://www.succinct.xyz/</a> </p> <p>OP Succinct<br /> <a href= "https://github.com/succinctlabs/op-succinct">https://github.com/succinctlabs/op-succinct</a> </p> <p>Adrew Huang<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/KAndrewHuang">https://x.com/KAndrewHuang</a> </p> <p>Conduit<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/conduitxyz">https://x.com/conduitxyz</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> </p>

<p>Is the Beam Chain the endgame for Ethereum?</p> <p>At Devcon, Justin Drake presented what he called his most ambitious proposal to date! Beam Chain, a roadmap which fell very flat in public discourse.</p> <p>In this episode we fill the gaps of this reaction and we discuss the rise of Credible Competition to the three major components of Ethereum Roadmap. Execution, which competes with Solana, Data Availability which competes with Celestia and Consensus, which competes with Bitcoin.</p> <p>So what’s Ethereum’s strategy for winning this Three Front War against three legitimate competitors? Stay tuned!</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a></p> <p>📈 iYield: YOUR FINANCIAL PICTURE, SIMPLIFIED<br /> <a href= "https://go.iyield.com/bankless">https://go.iyield.com/bankless</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/105?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/105?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 4:29 Beam Chain Reactions<br /> 9:43 Is Ethereum Ossifying<br /> 18:07 Ethereum’s Three Front War<br /> 27:03 Bitcoin Utility Prospects<br /> 33:20 The Endgame for Crypto<br /> 48:55 Beam Chain 101<br /> 54:20 Beam Fork Aftermath<br /> 59:51 Pre-Confirmations<br /> 1:05:06 L1 Execution Layer<br /> 1:12:47 Rollup Design Space<br /> 1:26:20 Ethereum’s Midgame<br /> 1:32:37 Ethereum 3.0?<br /> 1:34:04 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Justin Drake<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/drakefjustin">https://x.com/drakefjustin</a> </p> <p>Beam Chain Announcement <br /> <a href= "https://youtu.be/rGE_RDumZGg?t=7001">https://youtu.be/rGE_RDumZGg?t=7001</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>Memecoin mania spiraled out of control this week, with shocking livestream rug pulls and Pump.fun disabling its livestream feature due to disturbing behavior. Meanwhile, Base and Farcaster hit record TPS and inflows as memecoin trading heats up.</p> <p>In Washington, Trump nominated pro-crypto Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary. What does this mean for crypto policy? Plus, a surprising investor joins Trump’s World Liberty Financial raise—we’ll reveal who.</p> <p>And a major court victory for crypto privacy: judges ruled OFAC overstepped in the Tornado Cash case, declaring immutable smart contracts unsanctionable. Does this mean Tornado Cash is back?</p> <p>------<br /> 📣UNISWAP<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty">https://bankless.cc/Uniswap-Bug-Bounty</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🪄MAGIC EDEN | HOME OF WEB3<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/MagicEden">https://bankless.cc/MagicEden</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a></p> <p>🤖dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> <br /> <br /> ------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/104?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/104?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>0:00 Intro</p> <p>7:12 Markets<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/1859978611606102494">https://x.com/DegenerateNews/status/1859978611606102494</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/JacobKinge/status/1859979524487909769">https://x.com/JacobKinge/status/1859979524487909769</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/saylor/status/1861033309934862601">https://x.com/saylor/status/1861033309934862601</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.theblock.co/post/328025/microstrategy-4-per-cent-of-bitcoin-bernstein-price-target-600-usd"> https://www.theblock.co/post/328025/microstrategy-4-per-cent-of-bitcoin-bernstein-price-target-600-usd</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/Galois_Capital/status/1861299857975046261">https://x.com/Galois_Capital/status/1861299857975046261</a> <br /> <a href= "https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518">https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518</a> <br /> <a href= "https://imgur.com/pUSaAQ2">https://imgur.com/pUSaAQ2</a> <br /> <a href= "https://l2beat.com/scaling/tvl">https://l2beat.com/scaling/tvl</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/HHorsley/status/1860397442547790105">https://x.com/HHorsley/status/1860397442547790105</a> </p> <p>26:00 Pump.fun suspends livestream feature<br /> <a href= "https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-11-26/pump-fun-s-streams-show-the-dark-side-of-memecoin-trading"> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-11-26/pump-fun-s-streams-show-the-dark-side-of-memecoin-trading</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/crypto_bitlord7/status/1860989408092258441">https://x.com/crypto_bitlord7/status/1860989408092258441</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/_kaitoai/status/1860969504798302691">https://x.com/_kaitoai/status/1860969504798302691</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/pumpdotfun/status/1861138234580869128">https://x.com/pumpdotfun/status/1861138234580869128</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ChainLinkGod/status/1861091091585409400">https://x.com/ChainLinkGod/status/1861091091585409400</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/moo9000/status/1860980423716659462">https://x.com/moo9000/status/1860980423716659462</a> </p> <p>34:15 Base And Farcaster AI Agent meta heating up <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/phantom/status/1861108202022318470">https://x.com/phantom/status/

<p>AI agents are reshaping the crypto landscape, from gaming to decentralized venture capital. This week, we explore groundbreaking developments in Crypto AI, including breaking news out of Ai16z’s meteoric rise (and fall?), GOAT, AIxbt, Virtuals, Zerebro, and Base vs. Solana. </p> <p>Ejaaz Ahamadeen joins us to break down the trends, drama, and future of autonomous agents in crypto.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🪄 MAGIC EDEN | HOME OF WEB3<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/MagicEden">https://bankless.cc/MagicEden</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/103?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/103?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>0:00 Intro</p> <p>4:35 GOAT<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/truth_terminal/status/1859749795855990817">https://x.com/truth_terminal/status/1859749795855990817</a> </p> <p>21:07 Ai16z Drama<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1858807615914229936">https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/1858807615914229936</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ColinTCrypto/status/1859070457724428734">https://x.com/ColinTCrypto/status/1859070457724428734</a> </p> <p>45:10 Project or Memecoins?</p> <p>48:39 AIxbt<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/aixbt_agent">https://x.com/aixbt_agent</a> </p> <p>50:40 Virtuals & Zerebro<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1858768880916672971">https://x.com/jyu_eth/status/1858768880916672971</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1858899700042395925">https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1858899700042395925</a> </p> <p>59:44 Framework Competition </p> <p>1:01:26 Base vs. Solana</p> <p>1:08:55 David/Ejaaz’s Focus Next? </p> <p>1:12:12 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠ </p>

<p>The Director of Research at Coincenter, Peter Van Valkenburgh joins us for our final talk at the Bankless Summit with a story that hits close to home about privacy and surveillance.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🪄 MAGIC EDEN | HOME OF WEB3<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/MagicEden">https://bankless.cc/MagicEden</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/102?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/102?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>00:00 Start<br /> 03:39 What Is This Talk About?<br /> 08:16 Lets Talk About Cars<br /> 12:46 The Stolen Bike<br /> 14:37 Surveillance<br /> 17:18 California<br /> 24:41 Supercharged Surveilance<br /> 27:48 What We Should Be Building</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Peter - <a href= "https://x.com/valkenburgh">https://x.com/valkenburgh</a></p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>Ethereum Foundation researcher Mike Neuder joins us at the Bankless Summit with a really bullish articulation of what ETH and Ethereum is in 2024.</p> <p>Mike Neuder explains why ETH is permissionless, why ETH is money and therefore why ETH is permissionless money. </p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🪄 MAGIC EDEN | HOME OF WEB3<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/MagicEden">https://bankless.cc/MagicEden</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/101?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/101?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 3:08 ETH is Permissionless<br /> 13:28 ETH is Money<br /> 28:42 The Full Picture<br /> 30:05 Questions</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Mike Neuder<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/mikeneuder">https://x.com/mikeneuder</a> </p> <p>Presentation Slides<br /> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1X5YxaSbpjl1wUdi4HczfAN6aObumH82e"> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1X5YxaSbpjl1wUdi4HczfAN6aObumH82e</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>Matt Cutler is the founder of Blocknative and the combination of a fantastic storyteller and a fantastic data analyst.</p> <p>Blocknative is not his first company, It’s his fifth. Matt’s first company was an internet company that he started in the 90s well before the dot com boom and he founded a company in every major internet era since.</p> <p>In today’s Bankless Summit talk, we hear from Matt’s experience and wisdom so we can learn how the rise of blockchain technology contrasts with the rise of the Internet and why we are here in the first place.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🪄 MAGIC EDEN | HOME OF WEB3<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/MagicEden">https://bankless.cc/MagicEden</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/100?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/100?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 5:01 Internet Early Days<br /> 11:47 The Rise of Blockchains<br /> 19:21 Why Are We Here?<br /> 23:43 Gas Network<br /> 27:16 Fix the World<br /> 29:08 Questions</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Matt Cutler<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/mcutler">https://x.com/mcutler</a> </p> <p>Presentation Slides<br /> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YvfS-akFgE_tOPr-lAalyeztMtP94L4r/edit#slide=id.p1"> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YvfS-akFgE_tOPr-lAalyeztMtP94L4r/edit#slide=id.p1</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>Bitcoin soared to new all-time highs as MicroStrategy led massive BTC buys, and BlackRock's ETF options hit $1.9B volume. Meanwhile, a 13-year-old executed a rug pull, sparking chaos and meme token wars.</p> <p>On the regulatory front, SEC Chair Gary Gensler announced his resignation effective January 20, 2025, coinciding with President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Trump teased a "Crypto Czar," while 18 states sued the SEC. Binance launched BFUSD with 19.55% APY, challenging Coinbase’s USDC yield.</p> <p>Elsewhere, Solana reached new highs, McDonald’s partnered with Doodles, and Tether unveiled a tokenization platform. The crypto world remains as unpredictable as ever!<br /> <br /> ------<br /> <span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> 📣 LEGION | MERIT BASED ICOs<br /></span> <span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Legion">https://bankless.cc/Legion</a> </span></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🪄MAGIC EDEN | HOME OF WEB3<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/MagicEden">https://bankless.cc/MagicEden</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🤖dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/99?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/99?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>0:00 Intro</p> <p>0:35 Gen-z Quant <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/DeeZe/status/1859110339251478754">https://x.com/DeeZe/status/1859110339251478754</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1859225228045402203">https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1859225228045402203</a> </p> <p>8:03 It’s a week of Bitcoin buys! <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/samcallah/status/1858507239897632909">https://x.com/samcallah/status/1858507239897632909</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/saylor/status/1858496146026467378">https://x.com/saylor/status/1858496146026467378</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1859278500399620528">https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1859278500399620528</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/semler-scientific-announces-btc-and-atm-activity-raised-21-5-million-purchased-additional-215-btc-now-holds-1-273-btc-with-btc-yield-of-37-3-302308149.html"> https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/semler-scientific-announces-btc-and-atm-activity-raised-21-5-million-purchased-additional-215-btc-now-holds-1-273-btc-with-btc-yield-of-37-3-302308149.html</a> <br /> <a href= "https://ir.mara.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1377/mara-holdings-inc-announces-proposed-private-offering-of-700-million-of-convertible-senior-notes"> https://ir.mara.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/1377/mara-holdings-inc-announces-proposed-private-offering-of-700-million-of-convertible-senior-notes</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/Metaplanet_JP/status/1858352792647225371">https://x.com/Metaplanet_JP/status/1858352792647225371</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1858535519354827251">https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1858535519354827251</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/1858874854402920902">https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/1858874854402920902</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/JSeyff/status/1858991206476509659&#3

<p>📣DONATE TO ROMAN’S CASE<br /> https://juicebox.money/@defend-roman-storm </p> <p>Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm faces decades in prison after being arrested last year for creating open-source privacy tools on Ethereum. His case could define whether code is speech, if developers are liable for bad actors, and if Americans have a right to digital privacy.</p> <p>With the full force of the U.S. government against him, Roman’s trial this April is a pivotal moment for digital rights. Bankless has contributed $50k to his legal defense—this is about protecting privacy for all of us.</p> <p>Roman Storm, alongside his lawyer, joins us to discuss The Tornado Cash case and what’s at stake.</p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 2:36 Roman’s Spirits<br /> 3:58 Who is Roman Storm?<br /> 5:40 Why Tornado Cash?<br /> 7:06 House raiding experience <br /> 8:43 What Roman was charged with<br /> 10:00 Why Roman is not guilty <br /> 17:10 What’s at stake<br /> 22:31 How to help Roman<br /> 25:16 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES </p> <p>Donate to Roman’s Case<br /> https://juicebox.money/@defend-roman-storm</p> <p>DeFi Education Fund - Amicus Brief - https://www.defieducationfund.org/_files/ugd/84ba66_063f9d1fd563466cadfa3f5434f918e9.pdf</p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠</p> <div id="cubby-root" data-extension-id= "gploaiogjlbognnhehmnhhjbggcgkjdp" data-dashlane-shadowhost="true" data-dashlane-observed="true"></div>

<p>Mteam explores why the future of Ethereum Rollups is inevitably based. Many people said this was the most impressive technical talk at the Bankless Summit. I don’t know what you were doing when you were 17 but I was certainly not doing anything like this.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🪄 MAGIC EDEN | HOME OF WEB3<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/MagicEden">https://bankless.cc/MagicEden</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/98?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/98?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 4:12 History of Value Accrual<br /> 6:43 So What?<br /> 11:57 Ethereum Stats<br /> 16:51 Sustainable Value Accrual<br /> 18:26 Based Rollup Future<br /> 22:57 Questions</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Mteam<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/mteamisloading">https://x.com/mteamisloading</a> </p> <p>Presentation Slides<br /> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XjpJSYqWu3SO0CydTfiIYYHddpvFOSz0/edit#slide=id.p1"> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1XjpJSYqWu3SO0CydTfiIYYHddpvFOSz0/edit#slide=id.p1</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>Arjun gives one of the best non-technical talks at the Bankless Summit that everyone in crypto needs to hear. Do you know why you’re here? Arjun explains the first principle concept of Crypto-Anarchism. </p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🪄 MAGIC EDEN | HOME OF WEB3<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/MagicEden">https://bankless.cc/MagicEden</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a></p> <p><span data-slate-fragment= "JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMi0tLS0tLSU1Q24lRTIlOUMlQTglMjBNaW50JTIwdGhlJTIwZXBpc29kZSUyMG9uJTIwWm9yYSUyMCVFMiU5QyVBOCU1Q25odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnpvcmEuY28lMkZjb2xsZWN0JTJGem9yYSUzQTB4MGMyOTQ5MTNhNzU5NmI0MjdhZGQ3ZGNiZDZkN2JiZmM3MzM4ZDUzZiUyRjk3JTNGcmVmZXJyZXIlM0QweDA3N0ZlOWU5NkFhOWIyMEJkMzZGMUM2MjkwZjU0Rjg3MTdDNTY3NEUlMjIlN0QlNUQlN0QlNUQ="> ------</span></p> <p><span data-slate-fragment= "JTVCJTdCJTIydHlwZSUyMiUzQSUyMnBhcmFncmFwaCUyMiUyQyUyMmNoaWxkcmVuJTIyJTNBJTVCJTdCJTIydGV4dCUyMiUzQSUyMi0tLS0tLSU1Q24lRTIlOUMlQTglMjBNaW50JTIwdGhlJTIwZXBpc29kZSUyMG9uJTIwWm9yYSUyMCVFMiU5QyVBOCU1Q25odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnpvcmEuY28lMkZjb2xsZWN0JTJGem9yYSUzQTB4MGMyOTQ5MTNhNzU5NmI0MjdhZGQ3ZGNiZDZkN2JiZmM3MzM4ZDUzZiUyRjk3JTNGcmVmZXJyZXIlM0QweDA3N0ZlOWU5NkFhOWIyMEJkMzZGMUM2MjkwZjU0Rjg3MTdDNTY3NEUlMjIlN0QlNUQlN0QlNUQ="> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨ <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/97?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/97?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </span></p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Arjun Bhuptani<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/arjunbhuptani">https://x.com/arjunbhuptani</a> </p> <p>Presentation Slides<br /> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rwqPdrljsFpZvGCxwEwkYpCAX7mFlGS4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118091317616904257032&rtpof=true&sd=true"> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rwqPdrljsFpZvGCxwEwkYpCAX7mFlGS4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118091317616904257032&rtpof=true&sd=true</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠ </p> <div id="cubby-root" data-extension-id= "gploaiogjlbognnhehmnhhjbggcgkjdp" data-dashlane-shadowhost="true" data-dashlane-observed="true"></div> <div id="cubby-root" data-extension-id= "gploaiogjlbognnhehmnhhjbggcgkjdp" data-dashlane-shadowhost="true" data-dashlane-observed="true"></div>

<p>For the Bankless Summit’s inaugural episode, Justin Drake shares his reflection on the Beamchain talk he gave earlier in the week at Devcon Bangkok. Additionally, Justin adds some much needed context and important (and very bullish) facets to the Ethereum Roadmap from his perspective. </p> <p>------<br /> 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium">https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium</a></p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🪄 MAGIC EDEN | HOME OF WEB3<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/MagicEden">https://bankless.cc/MagicEden</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> </p> <p>🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/96?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/96?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a></p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 4:00 5-Year Ethereum Roadmap<br /> 6:58 Part 1 - Execution <br /> 14:56 Part 2 - Data <br /> 20:23 Part 3 - Consensus <br /> 27:49 Audience Questions<br /> 33:00 Closing</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Justin Drake<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/drakefjustin">https://x.com/drakefjustin</a></p> <p>Presentation Slides<br /> <a href= "https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Yvzh5q2jjlcW_g95s-7E4Gk5ZL-scM3l/edit#slide=id.p5"> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Yvzh5q2jjlcW_g95s-7E4Gk5ZL-scM3l/edit#slide=id.p5</a></p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠ </p> <div id="cubby-root" data-extension-id= "gploaiogjlbognnhehmnhhjbggcgkjdp" data-dashlane-shadowhost="true" data-dashlane-observed="true"></div> <div id="cubby-root" data-extension-id= "gploaiogjlbognnhehmnhhjbggcgkjdp" data-dashlane-shadowhost="true" data-dashlane-observed="true"></div>

<p>Bitcoin keeps going higher… What about Ethereum?</p> <p>On this weekly rollup we not only cover markets and its election aftermath, we also vibe check on Devcon week, Justin Drake’s Beam Chain Announcement and Polymarket’s CEO being raided by the FBI? </p> <p>------<br /> 📣 LEGION | MERIT BASED ICOs <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Legion">https://bankless.cc/Legion</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🪄 MAGIC EDEN | HOME OF WEB3<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/MagicEden">https://bankless.cc/MagicEden</a> </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🗣️TOKU | CRYPTO EMPLOYMENT <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/toku">https://bankless.cc/toku</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/95?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/95?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>0:00 Intro</p> <p>04:08 Markets<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/intangiblecoins/status/1856146168746479673?s=46">https://x.com/intangiblecoins/status/1856146168746479673?s=46</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/robustus/status/1856015427106701675">https://x.com/robustus/status/1856015427106701675</a> <br /> <a href= "https://companiesmarketcap.com/assets-by-market-cap/">https://companiesmarketcap.com/assets-by-market-cap/</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/tier10k/status/1856720083684372950">https://x.com/tier10k/status/1856720083684372950</a> </p> <p>11:28 ETF Flows<br /> <a href= "https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518">https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1854882220407701661">https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1854882220407701661</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/woonomic/status/1854910141067673631">https://x.com/woonomic/status/1854910141067673631</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1854281747082477696">https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1854281747082477696</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1856346407856112115">https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1856346407856112115</a> </p> <p>16:15 Coinbase Number 1 in Finance Apps <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/JasonYanowitz/status/1856745020230877668">https://x.com/JasonYanowitz/status/1856745020230877668</a> </p> <p>17:58 ETH/BTC Ratio<br /> <a href= "https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/eth-btc">https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/eth-btc</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.coingecko.com/en/global-charts">https://www.coingecko.com/en/global-charts</a> <br /> <a href= "https://ultrasound.money/">https://ultrasound.money/</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1857068158281998357">https://x.com/RyanSAdams/status/1857068158281998357</a> </p> <p>21:59 Memecoins<br /> <a href= "https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/peanut-the-squirrel">https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/peanut-the-squirrel</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/dogecoin">https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/dogecoin</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/1856500025037037606">https://x.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/1856500025037037606</a> <br /> <a href= "https://imgur.com/362Df5M">https://imgur.com/362Df5M</a> </p> <p>29:50 FBI Raids Polymarket CEO<br /> <a href= "https://nypost.com/2024/11/13/business/fbi-seizes-polymarket-ceos-phone-electronics-after-betting-platform-predicts-trump-win-source/"> https://nypost.com/2024/11/13/business/fbi-seizes-polymarket-ceos-phone-electronic

<p>Ejaaz is back on the podcast to explore the cutting edge of AI agents and their potential takeover—starting with blockchains, powered by crypto rails.</p> <p>Is AI x Crypto the next big wave or just hype? Is any of it investible? Ejaaz, former Coinbase product manager and current Crypto-AI fund operator, shares what’s real, what’s not, where VCs are allocating their capital and much more in today’s episode.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣GET YOUR ALL ACCESS PASS TO THE PODCAST<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/podshownotes">https://bankless.cc/podshownotes</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/94?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/94?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 7:11 The AI Agent Story<br /> 20:27 Are AI Agents a Fad?<br /> 26:33 Smarter More Personalized Models<br /> 31:30 What Could Go Wrong?<br /> 34:49 Crypto & AI Relation<br /> 40:04 How to Invest in AI Agents<br /> 50:36 AI Agents Are the Crypto Natives<br /> 1:02:05 Crypto AI Isn’t Going Away<br /> 1:09:30 Are AI Agents Real Yet?<br /> 1:14:17 Crypto AI Layers <br /> 1:26:09 Open Source’s Importance & Stacks<br /> 1:37:07 Middleware & App Layers <br /> 1:42:18 Where VCs Are Allocating<br /> 1:48:18 Closing & Disclaimers </p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Ejaaz<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/cryptopunk7213">https://x.com/cryptopunk7213</a> </p> <p>Gospel of Goatsie Whitepaper<br /> <a href= "https://pdfupload.io/docs/aae14f87">https://pdfupload.io/docs/aae14f87</a> </p> <p>Truth Terminal<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/truth_terminal">https://x.com/truth_terminal</a> </p> <p>Accelerando<br /> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Accelerando-Singularity-Charles-Stross/dp/0441014151"> https://www.amazon.com/Accelerando-Singularity-Charles-Stross/dp/0441014151</a> <br /> <br /> ------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠ </p> <div id="cubby-root" data-extension-id= "gploaiogjlbognnhehmnhhjbggcgkjdp" data-dashlane-shadowhost="true" data-dashlane-observed="true"></div> <div id="cubby-root" data-extension-id= "gploaiogjlbognnhehmnhhjbggcgkjdp" data-dashlane-shadowhost="true" data-dashlane-observed="true"></div>

<p>Ryan and David were interviewed by Altcoin Daily on Oct. 1st, 2024. In their interview, they chat about what's next for Ethereum, their best Ether price prediction for 2025, and all of the other tokens and more! </p> <p>------<br /> 📣GET YOUR ALL ACCESS PASS TO THE PODCAST<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/podshownotes">https://bankless.cc/podshownotes</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href="https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/93?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/93?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>2:52 Intro<br /> 4:18 Background<br /> 10:30 Crypto Outlook for 2025<br /> 13:23 How High Will Bitcoin Go in 2025?<br /> 15:11 "Ethereum Is Incredibly Undervalued"<br /> 17:37 Why Ethereum L2's Are MASSIVE<br /> 20:26 When Will Ethereum Flip Bitcoin?<br /> 24:40 Ethereum Price Prediction 2025<br /> 29:03 What's The Next Ethereum of THIS Cycle?<br /> 32:10 The Memecoin Supercycle<br /> 33:49 Secret to Growing on Social Media<br /> 36:26 Thoughts on Cardano<br /> 39:56 Best Advice for Crypto Investors</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Altcoin Daily Interview<br /> <a href= "https://youtu.be/h4ifYPBLM24?si=JRAoS2WrlbV_UXBC">https://youtu.be/h4ifYPBLM24?si=JRAoS2WrlbV_UXBC</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> https://www.bankless.com/disclosures⁠</p> <div id="cubby-root" data-extension-id= "gploaiogjlbognnhehmnhhjbggcgkjdp" data-dashlane-shadowhost="true" data-dashlane-observed="true"></div> <div id="cubby-root" data-extension-id= "gploaiogjlbognnhehmnhhjbggcgkjdp" data-dashlane-shadowhost="true" data-dashlane-observed="true"></div>

<p>What is Arthur Hayes buying for 2025?</p> <p>We recorded this on the U.S election day so we don’t know who won at the time of recording. Regardless, Arthur says the election doesn’t matter. To him, the outcome is the same no matter who’s in power, they will print money.</p> <p>We talk about the Chinese property bubble and the coming money cannon which Arthur thinks will be bigger than the COVID stimulus. The Fed’s next move, why the treasury is sucking all the oxygen out of the room. We get into his crypto portfolio, what he’s holding and why.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣 GET YOUR ALL ACCESS PASS TO THE PODCAST<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/podshownotes">https://bankless.cc/podshownotes</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠</p> <p>🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a> </p> <p>🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/92?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/92?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS</p> <p>0:00 Intro<br /> 5:11 Does the Election Matter?<br /> 13:44 Where are we in the Crypto Cycle?<br /> 17:23 Chinese Property Bubble<br /> 33:14 Isn’t Bitcoin Illegal in China?<br /> 37:45 Fed’s Next Move<br /> 45:16 Politics & The Money Printer<br /> 49:42 Arthur’s Crypto Portfolio<br /> 50:33 ETH as Money?<br /> 1:01:42 Is ETH Dead?<br /> 1:02:20 Ethena<br /> 1:03:46 Memecoins<br /> 1:05:42 AI x Crypto<br /> 1:09:10 War Scenario<br /> 1:18:48 Arthur’s Advice<br /> 1:20:28 Closing & Disclaimers</p> <p>------<br /> RESOURCES</p> <p>Arthur Hayes Blog<br /> <a href= "https://cryptohayes.medium.com/">https://cryptohayes.medium.com/</a> </p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a> ⁠ </p>

<p>Gary Gensler’s reign of terror is over. It’s ATH week.</p> <p>With a sweeping Republican win and Trump’s declaration of a ‘Golden Age of America,’ the U.S. election results have reshaped the crypto landscape overnight. Join us as we dive into the Polymarket effect on election night coverage, analyze the election’s impact on key crypto legislation, and explore the post-election market surge. We cover price action, pro-crypto shifts in Congress, and big players like Elon Musk and Michael Saylor making moves. Plus, is the DeFi Renaissance here? Tune in for an in-depth look at what this political shift means for the future of crypto.</p> <p>------<br /> 📣 LEGION | MERIT BASED ICOs <br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Legion">https://bankless.cc/Legion</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> ⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> https://bankless.cc/Mantle<br /> <br /> 🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> https://bankless.cc/uniswap</p> <p>🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> <a href= "https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/91?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E"> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/91?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</a> </p> <p>------<br /> TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES</p> <p>00:00 The New President<br /> <a href= "https://polymarket.com/elections">https://polymarket.com/elections</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/Reuters/status/1854093869664837997">https://x.com/Reuters/status/1854093869664837997</a> <br /> <a href= "https://www.perplexity.ai/elections/2024-11-05/us/senate">https://www.perplexity.ai/elections/2024-11-05/us/senate</a> </p> <p>11:29 Polymarket’s Big Win<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/llamaonthebrink/status/1854017757588705432?s=43&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g"> https://x.com/llamaonthebrink/status/1854017757588705432?s=43&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/shayne_coplan/status/1854045045806023002">https://x.com/shayne_coplan/status/1854045045806023002</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/Polymarket/status/1854248877798674529">https://x.com/Polymarket/status/1854248877798674529</a> </p> <p>19:15 Markets<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/quintenfrancois/status/1853336478476050503?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g"> https://x.com/quintenfrancois/status/1853336478476050503?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g</a> <br /> <a href= "https://imgur.com/J9TUNmR">https://imgur.com/J9TUNmR</a> </p> <p>25:53 ETF Updates<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/matthew_sigel/status/1853463874772643926?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g"> https://x.com/matthew_sigel/status/1853463874772643926?s=46&t=2ZINVXJQKx6xO_6Wiiu_2g</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1854281747082477696">https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1854281747082477696</a> </p> <p>32:02 Post Election Winners<br /> <a href= "https://www.coingecko.com/">https://www.coingecko.com/</a> </p> <p>33:55 DeFi Renaissance<br /> <a href= "https://unchainedcrypto.com/defi-tokens-jump-on-hopes-that-trump-will-provide-crypto-regulatory-clarity/"> https://unchainedcrypto.com/defi-tokens-jump-on-hopes-that-trump-will-provide-crypto-regulatory-clarity/</a> <br /> <a href= "https://x.com/ethena_labs/status/1854295616907862150?s=46&t=bg7XEx0DtAdxgT9lGVWZ6w"> https://x.com/ethena_labs/status/1854295616907862150?s=46&t=bg7XEx0DtAdxgT9lGVWZ6w</a> </p> <p>39:06 Fed Watch<br /> <a href= "https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/fed-meeting-november-11-07-24/index.htm"> https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/fed-meeting-november-11-07-24/index.htm</a> l</p> <p>40:42 $42 Billion Dollar Bitcoin Bid?<br /> <a href= "https://x.com/saylor/status/18517183918890439

<p>Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, joins us to unpack the impact of last night’s sweeping Republican victory on the crypto landscape. <br /> We dive into record-breaking price action, potential shifts in crypto legislation, and the role Polymarket played in election coverage. Tune in for insights on what lies ahead for crypto in this new political climate.</p> <p>Alex on X - <a href= "https://x.com/intangiblecoins">https://x.com/intangiblecoins</a> </p> <p>------<br /> BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS:</p> <p>🐙KRAKEN | MOST-TRUSTED CRYPTO EXCHANGE<br /> <a href= "https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2">https://k.xyz/bankless-pod-q2</a> ⁠ </p> <p>🐧 CARTESI | LINUX-POWERED ROLLUPS<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple">https://bankless.cc/CartesiSimple</a> </p> <p>⚖️ ARBITRUM | SCALING ETHEREUM<br /> <a href= "https://%E2%81%A0https//bankless.cc/Arbitrum">⁠https://bankless.cc/Arbitrum </a></p> <p>🛞MANTLE | MODULAR LAYER 2 NETWORK<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/Mantle">https://bankless.cc/Mantle</a> <br /> <br /> 🦄UNISWAP | BROWSER EXTENSION<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/uniswap">https://bankless.cc/uniswap</a> </p> <p>🤖 dYdX | UNLIMITED LAUNCHING SOON<br /> <a href= "https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited">https://bankless.cc/dYdXUnlimited</a></p> <p>------<br /> ✨ Mint the episode on Zora ✨<br /> https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x0c294913a7596b427add7dcbd6d7bbfc7338d53f/90?referrer=0x077Fe9e96Aa9b20Bd36F1C6290f54F8717C5674E</p> <p>------<br /> Not financial or tax advice. See our investment disclosures here:<br /> <a href= "https://www.bankless.com/disclosures">https://www.bankless.com/disclosures</a>⁠ </p>