In this episode we cover Block’s 40% workforce reduction amid AI-driven efficiency gains and market reactions, OpenAI’s raise at $730 billion and delayed public market access to major AI firms and Axiom’s insider trading scandal.

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(6:07) AI Layoffs

(22:17) AI Raises

(37:58) Axiom

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In today’s episode we are joined by Lucas Bruder, Co-Founder of Jito Labs to discuss Jito’s BAM block builder on Solana, highlighting transparency, verifiability, and application-controlled execution. We also cover market structure, stake adoption, MCP, slot time reductions, and JitoSOL’s ETF efforts.

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(1:07) Why Jito Built BAM

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(10:43) MCP and Solana's Future

(15:09) BAM Adoption and Stake Growth

(32:26) Cutting Slot Times on Solana

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(46:22) AI, Products, and the Road Ahead

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In this episode we disscuss Blockworks’ new investor relations platform with Solana, Apollo’s planned Morpho token acquisition and fee model questions, Dragonfly’s $650 million fundraise, CFTC support for prediction markets amid state tensions, and renewed interest in Venice’s AI token model.

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(1:20) Lightspeed IR

(5:01) Apollo Invests in Morpho

(16:47) Dragonfly’s $650M Raise

(33:33) CFTC Prediction Markets

(45:04) VVV/Diem AI Model

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In this episode, we discuss the implication of Aave’s recent governance proposals, our outlook on Polymarket, and LayerZero’s “zero” chain. Thanks for tuning in!

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(01:42) Aave Governance

(28:19) Thoughts on Polymarket

(44:18) LayerZero’s Zero Chain

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In this episode we discuss Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin purchase execution and leverage strategy, and persistent public skepticism toward crypto. We also review MegaETH’s launch and KPI vesting, and examine Dan Romero’s move from Farcaster to Tempo. 

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Timestamps:

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(3:55) Saylor and Coinbase Ad

(19:53) Token Structures

(27:19) MegaETH

(42:05) Tempo

(52:17) Closing Thoughts

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In today’s episode we are joined by Luke from the research team to discuss Blockworks Research’s report on using Pendle’s sUSDe term structure to forecast crypto market regimes. It covers yield curves, backwardation versus contango signals, links to Bitcoin returns, Pendle V2 mechanics, and the potential future role of Boros and money market integration.

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(1:06) sUSDe Yield Curves on Pendle

(8:38) Term Structure Signals and Positioning

(22:44) Mean Reversion in Crypto Yield Regimes

(32:03) Ethena Yield Drivers and Funding Volatility

(41:12) Boros and the Future of Rate Markets

(52:56) Current Market Outlook Using the Curve

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In this episode Boccaccio and Anastasiia are joined by Sid Powell CEO & Co-Founder of Maple and Merlin Egalite Co-Founder of Morpho to discuss the evolution of DeFi credit toward curator-driven models, curator risk and transparency, collateral and liquidity risks, risk return trade off and more.

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(7:18) The Shift to Modular Credit

(11:51) Choosing Risk in Modular Credit

(21:04) Front-Ends, Earn Products, and Reach

(23:46) Risk Return Trade Off

(34:54) When Stablecoins Add Complexity

(37:03) Dash for Cash in DeFi

(46:57) Building Trust in DeFi Credit

(57:37) Lightning Round

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In this episode we discuss trading activity on Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 markets, and the growth of onchain equities. We also analyze BitGo’s IPO, business model, and financial risks, and Kinetiq’s evolution beyond liquid staking.

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(7:28) HIP-3 Markets

(21:30) BitGo IPO

(47:25) Kinetiq Victory Lap

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In this episode we are joined by TN to discuss Pendle’s transition from vePENDLE to sPENDLE, changes to emissions and buyback mechanics and evolving LP incentives. We also explore Boros, user adoption, V2 market design and Pendle’s near- and long-term roadmap.

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(0:45) sPENDLE: Incentives and Buybacks

(12:29) Boros: Fixed Rates, Perps, and Volatility

(25:41) Pendle V2: Emissions and Market Efficiency

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In this episode we discuss Pump’s acquisition of Padre and trading platform dynamics, NYSE plans for 24/7 tokenized stock trading and MegaETH’s upcoming stress test amid questions about demand and long-term adoption.

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(29:37) MegaETH and the Limits of New L1s

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