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Gm! This week we're joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to discuss the current state of crypto markets. We deep dive into can ETH continue to outperform SOL, an update on REV, stablecoin network effects, what is BAM & more. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:45) State Of The Market
(6:31) Katana Ad
(6:52) Will ETH Continue To Outperform SOL?
(15:30) Stablecoin Network Effects
(18:19) An Update On REV
(21:32) Katana Ad
(22:04) What Is BAM?
(27:27) Sandwich Attacks
(31:20) Increasing Solana’s Block Limit
(35:43) Marinade Ad
(36:15) Is There A Risk To Validator Centralisation?
(41:38) The Rise Of Crypto Treasury Companies
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Disclaimers: Lightspeed was kickstarted by a grant from the Solana Foundation.
Nothing said on Lightspeed 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. Jack, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
In this week’s livestream, we discuss market momentum with ETH nearing $4K, and notable BTC–gaming stock correlations. We also dive into Pendle’s launch of Boros, and what it brings to the market. Finally, we examine digital asset treasury companies, IPO/ICO trends, tokenized pre-IPO trading, and Coinbase’s DEX trading rollout.
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.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:36) Come to DAS London
(5:04) Market Overview
(12:54) Aptos Ad
(13:28) Pendle Launches Boros
(39:30) Ads (Aptos & Algorand)
(40:43) Digital Asset Treasuries
(56:53) Trump Plans to IPO Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
(1:07:53) Coinbase Rollsout DEX Trading
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Boccaccio, Danny, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
