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In this episode, Luca Netz joins us to discuss the upcoming launch of Abstract Chain, their consumer-centric focus, and Abstract’s focus on UX. We also discuss the decision behind using Celestia for DA, Abstract’s Hub of Fun, valuing IP onchain, and avoiding brand dilution. Finally, we got Luca’s thoughts on where L2s and NFTs are headed.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:12) Why Build Abstract Chain?
(3:16) Abstract's Consumer-centric Focus
(8:14) User Onboarding and Incentivization
(11:20) Supporting the Abstract Ecosystem
(12:19) Takeaways From the Base Team
(13:38) Abstact's Hub of Fun
(18:40) Hardware Expansion in Crypto
(20:36) Appealing to the Average Person
(22:46) dYdX Snippet
(26:13) The Journey Towards Abstract
(30:05) Valuing IP Onchain & Brand Dilution
(35:45) L2s & NFTs Going Forward
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In this episode, our Blockworks Research analysts discuss DeepSeek’s impact on the market, Trump’s executive orders and the repeal of SAB 121, and the recent XMoney announcement. They also unpack TRUMP’s impact on Solana. Finally, they close the episode with a deep dive into Jupiter’s recent flurry of announcements, and their continued dominance in the Solana Ecosystem.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:09) DeepSeek Volatility
(6:20) Trump's Executive Orders
(14:00) SKALE Ad
(14:24) SAB 121 Repealed
(20:09) XMoney Announced
(24:32) SKALE Ad
(25:14) Trump's Impact on Solana
(34:13) The Onchain Attention Games
(39:31) Jupiter's Big Announcements
(53:24) Solana Revert Rates & Jupiter Perp Dominance
(1:02:38) Closing Thoughts
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