No weekly Empire roundup this week unfortunately, but we'll be back next week! In the meantime, enjoy this episode from another Blockworks podcast Expansion.

In this week's roundup, we discuss crypto’s momentum shift, Ethereum DA, and Kaito’s token launch. We also unpacked the implications of centralized companies operating onchain. Finally, we ended the episode with discussion on the current state of bridging UX. Enjoy!

Resources

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ZKsync is the pioneering zero-knowledge technology powering the next generation of builders with limitless scale. Secured by math and designed for native interoperability, ZKsync enables an elastic, ever-expanding network of customizable chains.

Deeply rooted in its mission to advance personal freedom for all, the ZKsync technology makes digital self-ownership universally available. To learn more about ZKsync, visit http://www.zksync.io

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Unichain is a fast, decentralized L2 that’s built to be the home for DeFi and liquidity across chains.

To stay updated on news including the upcoming launch of Unichain, visit www.Unichain.org or follow @Unichain on X.

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Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER device and secure your crypto today.

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Mantle is evolving into the premier on-chain financial hub, supercharging the ecosystem that bridges blockchain with banking. The 2025 roadmap introduces three transformative products:

- Enhanced Index Fund (launching Q1) offering optimized crypto exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL and USD with built-in yield optimization - targeting $1B AUM

- Mantle Banking for seamless financial services

- MantleX for AI-powered innovation

Backed by a $4.5B treasury, Mantle is building the future of on-chain finance – accessible for everyone.

Learn more: https://x.com/Mantle_Official/status/1882017058680086805

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AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction 

(00:19) Feeling Optimistic On Crypto

(10:31) Ads ZKSync & Uniswap

(12:39) Crypto's Momentum Shift

(19:30) Ads ZKSync & Uniswap

(21:38) Scaling Ethereum DA

(38:29) Ads Ledger, Mantle, Arweave

(40:54) Kaito's Token Launch & Centralized Companies Onchain

(54:56) Bridging UX & Interop

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Disclaimer:

Expansion was kickstarted by a grant from the Celestia Foundation.

Nothing said on Expansion is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Michael, Nick, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're joined by David Bailey for a discussion on the current state of the Bitcoin market. We deep dive into David's background building one of the largest Bitcoin media & events companies in the world, working with the Trump campaign, the 2025 corporate Bitcoin strategy, the outlook for a strategic reserve & so much more. Enjoy!

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GEODNET’s native token, GEOD, can be easily mined with a GEODNET Satellite Miner, presenting a unique opportunity to generate passive income. By setting up a GEODNET base station, you can join this groundbreaking Web3 ecosystem that is powering the future of AI and robotics.

Join the revolution today and learn more at https://geodnet.com.

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Unichain is a fast, decentralized L2 that’s built to be the home for DeFi and liquidity across chains.

To stay updated on news including the upcoming launch of Unichain, visit www.Unichain.org or follow @Unichain on X.

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Petra Earn was designed to make DeFi more accessible for everyone—from seasoned pros to DeFi beginners. Manage your balance, claim rewards and deposit directly from the app.

By supplying USDT to Aries lending pools, users have the potential to earn a higher yield compared to some traditional methods.

Not financial advice. Participating in Defi carries risks. To learn more visit petra.app/earn

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AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:57) David's Origin Story

(14:17) Sponsors (Geodnet & Uniswap)

(15:13) The Bitcoin Conference

(25:41) The Trump Bitcoin Journey

(35:16) Sponsors (Geodnet & Uniswap)

(36:54) The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

(42:24) Strategic Reserve vs Stockpile

(46:47) The Crypto Council

(49:28) Sponsors (Aptos, Bitwise, Arweave)

(51:48) Hyperbitcoinization

(55:06) The Bitcoin Strategy

(01:13:54) The Four Year Cycle

(01:17:06) David’s Opinion On Crypto

(01:26:12) The Path To $1 Million Bitcoin

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

The Hivemind team discusses whether Ethereum can be saved, Initia with co-founder Zon, and what chains need to do to compete. The team also explores the outlook and market opportunity for Celestia and breaks down the Berachain and Story L1s. To close out, the team digs into market sentiment, whether the bottom is finally in for alts, and OpenAI’s Deep Research.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:07) Can Ethereum Be Saved?

(13:10) The Future of Ethereum and Solana

(21:12) Chain Priorities and Standards

(40:02) Challenges and Innovations in App Chains

(54:16) Market Sentiment and Predictions

(1:08:40) OpenAI's Deep Research

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're back with another roundup. We discuss Santi's big announcement as he prepares to launch an L1. We deep dive into the strategic decision to launch your own chain, value capture as an L1, crypto's biggest opportunity, why the future will be on chain & more. Enjoy!

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GEODNET’s native token, GEOD, can be easily mined with a GEODNET Satellite Miner, presenting a unique opportunity to generate passive income. By setting up a GEODNET base station, you can join this groundbreaking Web3 ecosystem that is powering the future of AI and robotics.

Join the revolution today and learn more at https://geodnet.com.

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Unichain is a fast, decentralized L2 that’s built to be the home for DeFi and liquidity across chains.

To stay updated on news including the upcoming launch of Unichain, visit www.Unichain.org or follow @Unichain on X.

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Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER device and secure your crypto today.

Buy now at www.Ledger.com

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Mantle is evolving into the premier on-chain financial hub, supercharging the ecosystem that bridges blockchain with banking. The 2025 roadmap introduces three transformative products:

- Enhanced Index Fund (launching Q1) offering optimized crypto exposure to BTC, ETH, SOL and USD with built-in yield optimization - targeting $1B AUM

- Mantle Banking for seamless financial services

- MantleX for AI-powered innovation

Backed by a $4.5B treasury, Mantle is building the future of on-chain finance – accessible for everyone.

Learn more: https://x.com/Mantle_Official/status/1882017058680086805

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AO Mainnet is LIVE! Experience the future of decentralized computing: infinite parallel processing, secure TEE-powered computations, and LLMs in smart contracts. Built on Arweave, AO's modular design shatters scalability limits. 100% of tokens are distributed to Arweave holders and bridge depositors, with a fixed supply and halving. Explore AO today: https://ao.arweave.dev

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(03:12) Building A Chain (Berkshire On Chain)

(10:22) Sponsors (Geodnet & Uniswap)

(11:18) Capturing Value As An L1

(14:17) Building On Avalanche

(21:36) Crypto’s Go To Market Problem

(23:52) What’s Next For Inversion?

(38:11) Sponsors (Geodnet & Uniswap)

(39:49) Why Mobile Is Crypto’s Biggest Opportunity

(45:40) The Inversion Chain

(49:17) Token Distribution

(52:26) Sponsors (Ledger, Mantle, Arweave)

(54:52) Time To Be Optimistic?

(01:02:34) Why The Future Will Be On Chain

(01:10:56) Crypto’s Equity Problem

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This week, we discuss the current state of the market as sentiment nears all time lows. We deep dive into the outlook for Bitcoin & alt's, what will outperform in this market environment, the AI trade, Trump's headline impact on markets & more. Enjoy!

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Kraken OTC unlocks premium, personalized services for high-net worth individuals and institutional clients to execute large orders. Trade over chat or access our self-service automated trading feature to receive executable quotes in seconds. Get 24/7 access to private and secure trading services and deep liquidity for competitive execution. Get in touch today: kraken.com/blockworks

Availability of products may vary by jurisdiction. Not investment advice. Crypto trading involves risk of loss and is offered to US customers (excluding WA, NY and ME) through Payward Interactive, Inc.

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Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets.

For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER device and secure your crypto today.

Buy now at Ledger.com

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:54) State Of The Market

(07:51) Has Bitcoin Topped?

(11:55) Ads (Kraken OTC and Ledger)

(13:00) Bitcoin ETF Flows

(18:11) Altcoin Unlocks

(25:00) What Will Perform In This Environment?

(27:45) Ads (Kraken OTC and Ledger)

(29:25) Don't Catch A Falling Knife

(32:42) Trump's Impact On Markets

(39:06) The AI Trade

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed

Gm! This week Avery Ching joins the show to discuss the Aptos 2.0 roadmap. We deep dive into the current vs end state of crypto, building a high performance L1, the rise of AI, misconceptions about Aptos & more. Enjoy!

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Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER device and secure your crypto today.

Buy now at www.Ledger.com

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(00:00) Introduction

(00:26) The Future Of Aptos

(07:39) Building Products In Crypto

(11:09) Designing A High Performance L1

(15:10) The Move VM

(18:52) Crypto's Narrative Cycle

(21:43) Building For Institutions vs Crypto Natives

(25:14) Ads (Ledger & Mantle)

(26:53) The Aptos Roadmap

(34:00) The Growth Of Solana

(36:17) Crypto's Ultimate End State

(39:22) The Rise Of AI

(42:03) Misconceptions About Aptos

(44:38) Getting Started On Aptos

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Gm! This week we're back with another roundup. We discuss the current state of the market, where are we in the cycle, altcoin unlocks, the state of crypto venture & what is the most exciting projects in 2025. Enjoy!

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GEODNET’s native token, GEOD, can be easily mined with a GEODNET Satellite Miner, presenting a unique opportunity to generate passive income. By setting up a GEODNET base station, you can join this groundbreaking Web3 ecosystem that is powering the future of AI and robotics.

Join the revolution today and learn more at https://geodnet.com.

--

Unichain is a fast, decentralized L2 that’s built to be the home for DeFi and liquidity across chains.

To stay updated on news including the upcoming launch of Unichain, visit www.Unichain.org or follow @Unichain on X.

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(00:00) Introduction

(05:40) State Of The Market

(10:16) Ads (Geodnet & Uniswap)

(11:00) Altcoins & FDV

(21:00) The Altcoin Market Correction

(23:37) The Bitcoin Impact

(31:40) Ads (Geodnet & Uniswap)

(33:28) Where Are We In The Cycle?

(34:23) Crypto's Broken Funnel

(38:10) Crypto Venture

(43:13) What's Exciting In Crypto?

(52:34) Stablecoins 

(57:51) Uniswap v4

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

This week, we discuss crypto's liquidation event over the weekend and how to trade the upcoming week. We deep dive into the weak performance of altcoins, Bitcoin's role in a multipolar world, shorting in this market environment & more. Enjoy!

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Kraken OTC unlocks premium, personalized services for high-net worth individuals and institutional clients to execute large orders. Trade over chat or access our self-service automated trading feature to receive executable quotes in seconds. Get 24/7 access to private and secure trading services and deep liquidity for competitive execution. Get in touch today: kraken.com/blockworks

Availability of products may vary by jurisdiction. Not investment advice. Crypto trading involves risk of loss and is offered to US customers (excluding WA, NY and ME) through Payward Interactive, Inc.

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Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets.

For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER device and secure your crypto today.

Buy now at Ledger.com

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(00:00) Introduction

(00:57) Carnage In Crypto

(04:21) Shorting This Market

(13:57) Ads (Kraken OTC and Ledger)

(15:00) When To Buy This Market?

(19:29) WIF

(23:48) Privacy Coins

(27:26) What's Next For Markets?

(39:05) Ads (Kraken OTC and Ledger)

(40:44) Bitcoin In A Multipolar World

(50:16) The AI Trade

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed

In today's episode Alex Dolesky, founder of Uranium Digital, explains why a commodity powering 10% of global electricity still trades through phone calls and decade-long contracts. After discovering he couldn't express a bullish view on uranium like other commodities, Alex set out to build the first institutional-grade spot market on Solana, bringing transparency and efficiency to one of the world's most archaic markets. Today's conversation explores uranium's critical role in powering AI data centers, why traditional institutions are finally embracing crypto infrastructure, and how modernizing markets could accelerate nuclear's renaissance. Enjoy!

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GEODNET’s native token, GEOD, can be easily mined with a GEODNET Satellite Miner, presenting a unique opportunity to generate passive income. By setting up a GEODNET base station, you can join this groundbreaking Web3 ecosystem that is powering the future of AI and robotics.

Join the revolution today and learn more at https://geodnet.com.

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Unichain is a fast, decentralized L2 that’s built to be the home for DeFi and liquidity across chains.

To stay updated on news including the upcoming launch of Unichain, visit www.Unichain.org or follow @Unichain on X.

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Petra Earn was designed to make DeFi more accessible for everyone—from seasoned pros to DeFi beginners. Manage your balance, claim rewards and deposit directly from the app.

By supplying USDT to Aries lending pools, users have the potential to earn a higher yield compared to some traditional methods.

Not financial advice. Participating in Defi carries risks. To learn more visit petra.app/earn

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:39) Inside the Uranium Market

(12:11) Exposure to Uranium

(20:49) KYC Requirements

(25:11) Trading on Crypto Rails

(30:38) Geodnet Ad

(31:36) Uniswap Ad

(32:26) Who Benefits from this Market?

(38:10) Evolution of Uranium Markets

(43:19) Aptos Ad

(44:03) Bitwise Ad

(44:53) The Case for Nuclear

(58:19) Architecture Decision

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

On this week's Empire roundup, Jason and Santi kick off by diving into DeepSeek's market impact and NVIDIA's historic selloff. They then explore Powell's comments on banks serving crypto customers and break down why tech founders – from Vine to Venmo – are suddenly rushing to launch tokens as their go-to-market strategy. Plus: Santi shares his portfolio moves, Jason explains why traditional finance will embrace tokens, and a look at Kraken's innovative approach to crypto payments. Thanks for tuning in!

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GEODNET’s native token, GEOD, can be easily mined with a GEODNET Satellite Miner, presenting a unique opportunity to generate passive income. By setting up a GEODNET base station, you can join this groundbreaking Web3 ecosystem that is powering the future of AI and robotics.

Join the revolution today and learn more at https://geodnet.com.

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Unichain is a fast, decentralized L2 that’s built to be the home for DeFi and liquidity across chains.

To stay updated on news including the upcoming launch of Unichain, visit www.Unichain.org or follow @Unichain on X.

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Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world’s crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER device and secure your crypto today.

Buy now at www.Ledger.com

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:07) DeepSeek's Market Impact

(19:33) DeepSeek's Innovation

(28:23) Geodnet Ad

(29:22) Uniswap Ad

(30:11) Santi's Portfolio Moves

(41:45) Ledger Ad

(42:29) Powell's Pro-Crypto Stance

(45:29) Tokens as a GTM

(54:40) Biggest Onchain Adopters

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.