In this episode, we dive deep into GRASS, a revolutionary decentralized network for web scraping and data collection. Andrej, from GRASS, explains how their platform is democratizing access to web data for AI development. We explore the technical aspects of the GRASS network, its innovative approach to data collection, and its potential impact on the AI industry. The conversation covers topics ranging from data poisoning prevention to the intersection of crypto and AI, concluding with insights i...
Aug 15, 2024•45 min
In this episode, our Blockworks Research analysts jump into the trenches! They discuss recent Ethereum ETF flows, future bullish catalysts on the horizon for Celestia, and the various ways MEV is being captured. Additionally, they discuss Ethereum L2 token distribution methods and how they might improve. Finally, they dive into the Pump Fun war zone. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min
In today's episode we dive deep into the unforeseen challenges that have emerged in the multichain landscape. Joined by the founders of Initia, Stan and Zon, we explore the complexities of crosschain interactions, liquidity fragmentation, and user experience hurdles that have hindered the promise of a truly interconnected blockchain ecosystem. The conversation then shifts to innovative solutions, like the interwoven rollups, their Vested Interest Program (VIP), and enshrined liquidity. Our guest...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Blockworks Research analysts try to navigate the crypto carnage. They discuss Coinbase’s recent earnings report, and potential solutions for a crypto index. Additionally, they cover the dominance of stablecoin provider business models, how to potentially gain exposure to these businesses, and whether or not PayPal can compete with established giants in the space. Finally, they present the bull and bear cases for Avalanche adoption. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this ...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Uma Roy, Co-founder and CEO of Succinct Labs, joined us to dive into the world of zkVMs! We cover Succinct’s Prover Network & SP1, why zkVMs are needed, and the importance of being open source. Additionally, we speculate on whether or not all rollups will eventually become zkRollups. Finally, we discuss Succinct’s go-to-market strategy, the market for zkVMs, and Succinct’s vision for the future. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purp...
Aug 01, 2024•46 min
In this episode, Blockworks Research analysts discuss what’s happening in DeFi today. They cover the recent success of Kamino Finance, Jito’s restaking announcement, and the recent AAVE Governance proposals. Additionally, they talk about PayPal’s entrance into the DeFi space with their PYUSD stablecoin. Finally, they unpack the recent Compound Finance governance attack. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on...
Jul 31, 2024•56 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Trevor and Jason from Parcl to discuss their journey so far. We dive into the original inspiration for Parcl, real estate adoption onchain, and potential expansion beyond real estate. Additionally, we talk about improving the quality of real estate data, and PRCL token utility. Finally, we hear about what it was like building through the last bear market, and what the future has in store for Parcl. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for inf...
Jul 25, 2024•52 min
In this episode, Blockworks Research analysts discuss the surge in Polymarket activity, and speculate on how good its product market fit really is. Additionally, they dive into the Ethereum ETF launch, the implications of TradFi adoption in crypto, and the effects it will have going forward. Finally, they talk about the growing Base ecosystem, and Aerodrome’s place within it. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by any...
Jul 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, we’re joined by Matti and Rapolas from Zee Prime Capital to discuss the evolution of SocialFi, the current state of the crypto markets, and some of the innovative projects they are backing. They dive into the importance of adaptability in venture markets, how culture arises onchain, and explore crypto’s identity crisis. Finally, they look back on the Fat Application Thesis, and how things have played out thus far. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for inf...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Blockworks Research analysts discuss Trump’s potential impact on the crypto markets, single asset vs bundled spot ETFs, and recent developments in the Hyperliquid ecosystem. Additionally, they explore the role of Maker in the DeFi space and its business fundamentals. Finally, they dive into the significance of LSTs in the market today, and the challenges they will face in the future. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and a...
Jul 17, 2024•53 min
In this episode, Boccaccio and EffortCapital are joined by Jehan from Informal Systems. They dive into the unique aspects of Cosmos, including its history, and the evolution of its ecosystem. They also discuss the pros and cons of appchains versus rollups, and the work being done to improve the appchain deployment process. Finally, Jehan shares his thoughts on the future of Cosmos. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed ...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Blockworks Research analysts discuss recent market movements, the AI x Crypto crossover, and the problem with narrative trading. The conversation also covers Germany’s Bitcoin sales, Mt. Gox distributions, and the implications of FTX repayments. Finally, they speculate on whether or not Blast has been left for dead. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, n...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Terry and Ren from Eclipse joined us to discuss how they are building Ethereum’s first SVM L2. We covered why they chose to bring the SVM to Ethereum, design decisions made along the way, and how they plan to onboard developers. Finally, we dive into sequencer design, and the future of rollups. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -...
Jul 05, 2024•50 min
In this episode, the Blockworks Research Team covers the potential impact of the upcoming Ethereum ETFs, the likelihood of a Solana ETF getting approved, and how the NFT meta has evolved. Additionally, they dive into the bull and bear cases for Celestia going forward. Finally, they discuss the recent Blockworks Research report on TON. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions,...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, our hosts are joined by Alena, Ecosystem Lead at TON, to discuss how “Mini Apps” are helping drive mass adoption. We cover Mini Apps, the similarities and differences between Telegram and WeChat, and TON’s strategy for onboarding new developers. Finally, we dive into TON’s systems architecture, and what the TON Foundation has in store for the future. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on th...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Natalie from Bain Capital Crypto and Ben from Seed Club join us to discuss consumer applications in crypto. We dive into Seed Club’s recent Demo Day, viewing consumer crypto from an investor’s perspective, and the current state of crypto gaming. Additionally, we cover ongoing experiments with crypto social apps, and the NFT market going forward. Finally, Natalie and Ben give their advice to founders building in crypto today. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Aerodrome and Velodrome contributors, Ace and Alex, join us to discuss how Aerodrome and Velodrome are redefining the DEX model. They explain how the “MetaDEX” works, the flywheel it creates for users, and how they have helped shape the L2 landscape. Additionally, we talk about their Superchain vision, and why they chose to focus their efforts on the Optimism and Base L2s. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views ex...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, the Blockworks Research Team dives into an age old question: where are the users? They discuss applications on Solana, real world use cases on Near, and competition among data availability layers. Finally, they speak on why infrastructure continues to dominate the industry, and what it will take for gaming in crypto to gain traction. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, Jeff Yan, Co-founder of Hyperliquid, joins to discuss Hyperliquid’s journey and growth thus far. He provides insights into how they developed the HyperBFT consensus algorithm, Hyperliquid’s Vault System, and their plans to decentralize the Hyperliquid L1. Jeff also gives his thoughts on competing with Centralized Exchanges, and what’s in store for Hyperliquid in the future. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views e...
Jun 13, 2024•53 min
In this episode, Tolks from PageOne and Kez from Parsec join to discuss their thoughts on the current market environment. Our guests dive into the polarizing subject of celebrity token launches, how Telegram’s blockchain ecosystem flew under the radar, and more. They unpack the Bitcoin ETF flows, the upcoming Ethereum ETF, AI Agents, Memecoins and Social Tokens, and the Base Ecosystem. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expres...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this special analyst round table episode, Aryan and Matt of CMT Digital dive deep into DeFi in 2024. Topics discussed include the emergence of restaking protocols, the challenges of toxic order flow, and the shifting dynamics of crypto valuations and incentives. The conversation also explores the potential of intent-based execution, the economic security of EigenLayer, and the challenges of balancing low float with high FDV. Thanks for tuning in! As always remember this podcast is for informa...
Jun 06, 2024•48 min
In this episode, the 0xResearch team dives into the world of Solana DeFi, exploring the potential of undervalued tokens and discussing the disconnect between quality products and token valuations. The conversation also covers Polymarket's impressive growth, Arbitrum's controversial $250M gaming fund, and the risks exposed by Linnea's recent sequencer pause. The analysts examine the challenges facing crypto gaming adoption and debate the merits of meme coins versus prediction markets. Finally, th...
Jun 05, 2024•58 min
In this episode, Keone from Monad and Zon from Initia to discuss the spectrum between modular and integrated blockchain designs. They explore the tradeoffs in decentralization, performance and scalability between the two approaches. They explore AppChains, rollups, composability challenges in modular systems, EVM compatibility, and when to scale blockchains horizontally vs vertically. To close out Keone and Zon also share valuable insights on building Web3 communities organically. Thanks for tun...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Zhuoxun Yin, COO of Magic Eden, joins to discuss the evolving NFT landscape and their journey across multiple blockchains. He shares insights into the challenges of building NFT marketplaces on different chains, Magic Eden's multi-chain expansion strategy, and their new cross-chain wallet. Zhuoxun also offers his perspective on NFT market cycles, emerging trends like NFTfi, and Magic Eden's mission to make NFTs accessible to users of all levels. Thanks for tuning in! - - Follow ...
May 30, 2024•56 min
In this episode, Founder Sreeram Kannan unpacks the present and future of EigenLayer. He dives into novel concepts like intersubjectivity, attributable security, and forkable tokens that underpin Eigenlayer's unique approach to enabling trust and security for decentralized protocols. Sreeram explains the EigenLayer economy of stakers, operators and actively validated services (AVSs), the market structure considerations for AVSs, and the key differences between Eigen staking and ETH staking. He a...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min
In this special analyst round table episode, Boccaccio is joined by the Page One crew - Boffin, Tervo, and Tolks - to discuss the evolving landscape of NFTs, tokenization, and memecoins. The conversation starts with the rise of fantasy sports-like games in the crypto space, such as Fantasy Top, and how they compare to traditional NFTs in terms of engagement and complexity. The group then delves into the shift from scarcity to abundance in the NFT market, the increasing importance of onchain repu...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 19 min
In this week's interview Hasu from Flashbots and Vasiliy from Lido DAO discuss the current state of Ethereum's issuance and staking dynamics post-merge. They explore the potential impact of institutional demand, solo staking, and restaking on the validator set and issuance policy. The conversation also touches on the evolving role of liquid staking derivatives like stETH and how Lido plans to adapt its strategy as more activity moves to Layer 2 rollups. Thanks for tuning in! - - Follow Vasiliy: ...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, the research crew dives into the recent launch of VanEck's meme coin index, the state of consumer crypto adoption, and the controversy surrounding key opinion leader (KOL) investment rounds. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by AMMs in the form of loss versus rebalancing (LVR), and how this issue compares to impermanent loss. Thanks for tuning in! As always remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this week's interview Matt and Billy from Intuition discuss their vision for a decentralized identity protocol that aims to revolutionize how data is managed and monetized on the internet. They delve into the importance of credible neutrality in knowledge graphs, the four pillars of incentives that drive user participation, and how Intuition's middleware layer refines data to create a more efficient and user-centric online experience. Thanks for tuning in! - - Follow Matt: https://twitter.com...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, the analysts take a deep dive into Fantasy Top and FriendTech. They explore Fantasy Top's unique approach to speculating on crypto influencers' social media engagement and discuss the implications of separating the influencer from the token. The conversation then shifts to FriendTech's bumpy token launch and the challenges faced during the distribution process. The analysts also touch on the utility of FriendTech's token and whether it represents true value or pure speculation. ...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 22 min
