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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(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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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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(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.