Empire

Jason Yanowitz & Santiago Santos | Blockworks

Hosted by Jason Yanowitz and Santiago Roel Santos, Empire is your look behind the curtain of the crypto industry.

  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    Coinbase’s Listing Frenzy, Massive ETF Flows, and Bull Market Phases | Roundup

    In this episode, Santi and Jason discuss the launch of Inversion Capital, the recent multichain expansion of BlackRock’s BUIDL, and Coinbase’s flurry of memecoin listings. They also dove into the recent ETF flows, and Ethereum 3.0. Finally, they closed out the episode with their thoughts on a Bitcoin strategic reserve, Blur’s fee switch proposal, and the phases of a crypto bull market


    Resources

    Ben Horowitz Clip: https://x.com/solana/status/1856523333090820378

    RWA Dashboard: https://app.rwa.xyz/treasuries

    Pickle Crypto on Coinbase Listings: https://x.com/Pickle_cRypto/status/1856777061668622718

    Coinbase Wallet Implements Free US Bank Accounts: https://x.com/zcabrams/status/1856731679651758144

    Eric Balchunas on ETFs: https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1856081711706030300

    BIP-1 - Blur Fee Switch & veBLUR: https://gov.blur.foundation/t/blur-improvement-proposal-1-bip-1-blur-fee-switch-veblur-tokenomics/1040


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    Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork

    Cronos zkEVM has launched its Pioneer Program,offering early users loyalty points for engaging with Cronos zkEVM & its dapps.

    Join the first quest by depositing CRO in the Cronos zkEVM bridge to receive zkCRO & loyalty points at mainnet launch, as well as a chance to win a part of a $30,000 zkCRO giveaway by depositing in the bridge.

    Visit https://zkevm.cronos.org/bridge for more info

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    Toku simplifies every part of global token compensation — everything from paying full time employees in stablecoins, issuing token grants to your team and investors, all in 100 countries on one platform.

    Talk to Toku today at: https://www.toku.com/

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    Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here.

    Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks

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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

    (03:51) Inversion Capital

    (10:31) Crypto's Big Week

    (22:54) BlackRock's BUIDL Goes Multichain

    (28:27) Coinbase Memecoin Listings & Bank Accounts

    (33:09) Skale Ad

    (33:47) Ledger Ad

    (34:28) Supra Ad

    (35:24) Toku Ad

    (36:35) Cronos Ad

    (37:33) What Do You Do If You're Sidelined?

    (48:14) Crypto ETF Inflows & Ethereum 3.0

    (1:02:31) Merger & Acquisition Activity in Crypto

    (1:09:29) Blur Fee Switch Proposal

    (1:18:25) Bull Market Phases

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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 guest

    15 November 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    Inside Baseball of Building a Crypto Brand | Austin Federa & Ekram Ahmed

    In today's episode Austin Federa (Head of Strategy at Solana Foundation) and Ekram Ahmed (CMO of Celestia) - break down what actually works in crypto marketing. They discuss why Web2 marketing principles fail in crypto, reveal how Solana and Celestia developed their distinct narrative positions, and explain what most projects get wrong about crisis communications and community building. The conversation covers everything from the "modular vs monolithic" narrative war to why marketing agencies rarely work in crypto. Thanks for listening!

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction

    04:54 Crypto vs Web2 Marketing

    10:29 Creating a Brand in Crypto

    36:44 Building Narratives

    43:56 Genius of Modular

    52:07 When to Pivot?

    58:09 Hiring Marketers

    01:09:58 Crisis Management

    01:19:21 Value of KOLs

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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.

    14 November 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Trading Crypto's Bull Market Breakout | 1000x Live

    Gm, we're back with another episode where we discuss crypto's bull market breakout. We deep dive into trading momentum vs profit taking, what's performing in this market, alt's, crypto stocks & so much more. Enjoy!

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    Timestamps:

    (0:00) Introduction

    (4:10) Trading Momentum

    (10:06) Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

    (14:28) Taking Profits vs Riding Momentum

    (15:46) Alt's

    (18:57) Who's Allocating To Crypto?

    (26:38) What's Performing In This Market?

    (41:08) Bitcoin Miners

    (43:55) Zillow = Top Signal

    (47:58) Crypto Stocks

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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


    13 November 2024, 2:58 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Inside Crypto's First Breakout Game: Off The Grid | Theodore Agranat, Gunzilla

    In today's episode Theo from Gunzilla Games joins us to break down how Off The Grid became web3's first successful AAA game, reaching over 8.3 million players in just weeks. We explore the 5-year, $100M journey of building the blockchain enabled battle royale game. Theo shares insights on their custom Avalanche chain, battle pass monetization strategy, and vision for building the "Nintendo of web3" through their Gunzilla gaming ecosystem. Thanks for tuning in!

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    Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork

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    It's time for an on chain Binance to emerge.


    Magic Eden is getting into token trading and their vision is to become on chain Binance and then much more as the entire world ends up moving on chain

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    The self-custody wallet that's built for swapping. Created for a multi-chain world by the most trusted team in DeFi.


    Available on Chrome, iOS, and Android.

    https://blckwrks.co/UniswapWallet

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    $cmETH, a Mantle native liquid restaking token, will launch together with Season 2: Methamorphosis, allowing users to easily participate in restaking, and earn $COOK rewards in addition to other yields.


    $COOK, the governance token of mETH Protocol, will allow holders to play a pivotal role in directing the strategic future of mETH Protocol.


    Learn more: https://x.com/mETHProtocol

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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

    (02:31) Game Design

    (11:03) Blockchain Elements

    (21:17) Web3 Gaming Value Prop

    (38:59) Skale Ad

    (39:39) Magic Eden Ad

    (40:23) Uniswap Ad

    (40:55) Mantle Ad

    (41:46) Ledger Ad

    (42:29) Game Rentention Strategy

    (49:35) Development Journey

    (54:49) Token Dynamics

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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.

    12 November 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Hivemind: Trump's Clean Sweep, the Bitcoin Reserve, and Finding the Fastest Horse

    Join the Hivemind crew for their thoughts on Trump's election victory and its implications for the crypto industry. They unpack potential regulatory shifts, from Gary Gensler's future to the possibility of a Bitcoin strategic reserve. They also dive into the evolving landscape of token launches, debating whether the return of ICOs could reshape market dynamics and liquidity. They also discuss Polymarket's election success to the future of meme coins, venture capital, and liquid crypto investments. They close out by giving their thoughts on what will outperform this cycle. Thanks for tuning in!


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    Timestamps:

    (0:00) Introduction

    (2:02) Election Outcomes

    (7:55) Crypto Performance

    (11:07) Crypto's Regulatory Shift

    (21:00) Return of ICOs

    (34:10) Polymarket's Future

    (44:15) Venture vs Liquid Climate

    (49:22) Will Trump Continue Supporting Crypto?

    (57:16) Market Positioning


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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.

    9 November 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    Trump's Win, Portfolio Positioning, and Crypto's Return to the US | Roundup

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    In this episode, Jason and Santi unpack the implications of Trump's victory for the crypto industry. From Bitcoin's immediate price surge to the potential for a US Bitcoin reserve, they discuss how the regulatory landscape could dramatically shift in crypto's favor. They also unpack why prediction markets like Polymarket emerged as crucial information sources during the election, the return of major crypto conferences to the US, and share why they believe we're still early in crypto's journey. Thanks for tuning in!

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    Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork

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    Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here.


    Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks

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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 https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00

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    Toku simplifies every part of global token compensation — everything from paying full time employees in stablecoins, issuing token grants to your team and investors, all in 100 countries on one platform.


    Talk to Toku today at: https://www.toku.com/

    - -

    Cronos zkEVM has launched its Pioneer Program,offering early users loyalty points for engaging with Cronos zkEVM & its dapps.


    Join the first quest by depositing CRO in the Cronos zkEVM bridge to receive zkCRO & loyalty points at mainnet launch, as well as a chance to win a part of a $30,000 zkCRO giveaway by depositing in the bridge.


    Visit https://zkevm.cronos.org/bridge for more info

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    Timestamps:

    (00:00) Introduction

    (02:43) What Does the Election Mean?

    (15:37) Impact of Prediction Markets

    (22:20) Portfolio Construction

    (29:35) Skale Ad

    (30:14) Cronos Ad

    (31:12) Toku Ad

    (32:03) Supra Ad

    (32:59) Ledger Ad

    (33:42) Cycle Timing

    (43:22) Crypto's IPO

    (47:27) Why We're Bullish

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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.

    8 November 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 57 minutes 1 second
    New Bitcoin All Time High, What's Next For Crypto? | 1000x Live

    Gm, we're back with another episode where we discuss what a Trump victory means for markets, Bitcoin's breakout to $75k, finding the best trades in crypto, what to expect as we head into 2025 & more!

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    Timestamps:

    (0:00) Introduction

    (3:23) The Election Impact

    (10:48) The ETH Trade

    (15:50) Best Trades In Crypto

    (23:47) What Stops This Rally?

    (30:51) Leverage Trading

    (32:09) Crypto Regulation

    (38:17) Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

    (43:29) On Chain vs Trading

    (52:04) Time To Make Some Money

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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.

    7 November 2024, 5:09 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Bridge Founder on Their $1.1B Stripe Acquisition | Zach Abrams

    In today's episode Bridge founder Zach Abrams discusses how they built a billion-dollar company in just 18 months before being acquired by Stripe. He shares the inside story of building critical stablecoin infrastructure that processes billions in transaction volume with less than 0.01% fraud. The conversation covers their rapid growth from launch during the USDC de-peg to becoming essential infrastructure for governments, fintechs, and global companies. Zach also reveals his vision for the future of stablecoins and why every major company might soon have their own digital currency. Thanks for tuning in!

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    Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork

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    The self-custody wallet that's built for swapping. Created for a multi-chain world by the most trusted team in DeFi.


    Available on Chrome, iOS, and Android.

    https://blckwrks.co/UniswapWallet

    - -

    $cmETH, a Mantle native liquid restaking token, will launch together with Season 2: Methamorphosis, allowing users to easily participate in restaking, and earn $COOK rewards in addition to other yields.


    $COOK, the governance token of mETH Protocol, will allow holders to play a pivotal role in directing the strategic future of mETH Protocol.


    Learn more: https://x.com/mETHProtocol

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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

    (02:08) From Partnership to Acquisition

    (15:49) How Does Bridge Remove Friction

    (30:35) Skale Ad

    (31:14) Uniswap Ad

    (31:46) Mantle Ad

    (32:38) Ledger Ad

    (33:21) Key Early Stage Decisions

    (49:27) Goals & Future Outlook

    (01:02:24) Negotiating Acquisitions

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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.

    5 November 2024, 12:00 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    Bridge's $1.1b Exit, Crypto's Voting Power, and a Token Unlock Playbook | Roundup

    In this episode, Jason and Santi dive deep into what to expect heading into the United States election cycle, Coinbase's Q3 earnings miss, and why the market's reaction might be overblown. They analyze the implications of Celestia's massive token unlock and debate the fundamentals versus market perception. The duo then provides an in-depth analysis of crypto's role in the upcoming election, examining Poly Market's controversial Trump odds and the potential impact of crypto voters in swing states. Thanks for tuning in!

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    Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork

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    The Aggregation Summit, organized by Polygon Labs, is happening in Bangkok, Thailand, November 10-11, 2024


    Learn more and get your early bird tickets now at https://www.agglayer.dev

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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 https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00

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    Cronos zkEVM has launched its Pioneer Program,offering early users loyalty points for engaging with Cronos zkEVM & its dapps.


    Join the first quest by depositing CRO in the Cronos zkEVM bridge to receive zkCRO & loyalty points at mainnet launch, as well as a chance to win a part of a $30,000 zkCRO giveaway by depositing in the bridge.


    Visit zkevm.cronos.org/bridge for more info

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction

    02:04 Santi's Fundraising

    13:57 Crypto Layoffs

    22:03 Coinbase Revenue Miss

    33:17 Skale Ad

    33:57 Cronos Ad

    34:55 Polygon Ad

    35:37 Ledger Ad

    36:21 Crypto's Fatal Election

    46:50 Election Predictions 

    54:10 Token Unlocks

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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.

    1 November 2024, 11:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Is Bitcoin About To Break New Highs? | Will Clemente

    Gm! This week Will Clemente joins the show to discuss what's next for crypto. We deep dive into the Bitcoin thesis, Will's highest conviction trades in crypto, Microstrategy, BTC miners, the election impact, memecoins & much more. Enjoy!

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    Timestamps:

    (0:00) Introduction

    (8:05) The Bitcoin Thesis

    (12:19) Best Trades In Crypto

    (18:23) Microstrategy: The Big Long

    (21:55) BTC Miners

    (30:48) BTC, The Trump Trade & VC Coins

    (43:04) Meme's

    (59:45) What's Next For Crypto Into 2025?

    (1:03:55) Crypto Leverage

    (1:06:59) Rapid Fire Questions

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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

    31 October 2024, 5:13 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    The Real Reason Kraken Built an L2 | Andrew Koller & Hilmar Orth

    In today's episode we unpack why Kraken is building a Layer 2, Ink. Andrew and Hilmar, dive into why companies are rushing to launch their own chains. We unpack the technical decisions behind launching an L2, and debate who actually needs their own chain, and explore predictions that hundreds of new L2s will launch in the coming months. The conversation really explores if crypto and financial products might depend on custom chain infrastructure. Thanks for tuning in!

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    Explore the SKALE Ecosystem at skale.space/ecosystem and stay up to date with the gas-free blockchain on X at @skalenetwork

    - -

    The self-custody wallet that's built for swapping. Created for a multi-chain world by the most trusted team in DeFi.


    Available on Chrome, iOS, and Android.

    https://blckwrks.co/UniswapWallet

    - -

    Supra Containers are secured by Supra’s L1 nodes and get access to Supra’s 500k TPS throughput, sub-second consensus latency, and all their built-in services like oracle price feeds and onchain randomness without any overhead. Supra is also MultiVM compatible so you can easily deploy your EVM, Move, and SVM smart contracts here.


    Get all the freedom, control, and tools you need to build super dApps and bring the world onchain. To learn more, visit www.supra.com/blockworks

    - -

    $cmETH, a Mantle native liquid restaking token, will launch together with Season 2: Methamorphosis, allowing users to easily participate in restaking, and earn $COOK rewards in addition to other yields.


    $COOK, the governance token of mETH Protocol, will allow holders to play a pivotal role in directing the strategic future of mETH Protocol.


    Learn more: https://x.com/mETHProtocol

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 intro

    04:04 Why an L2?

    16:37 Launching an L2

    20:50 Why Optimism?

    31:00 Value of Service Providers

    39:05 Skale Ad

    39:45 Supra Ad

    40:41 Mantle Ad

    41:32 Uniswao Ad

    42:04 Ledger Ad

    42:47 Building the App Layer

    49:34 Who Needs an L2?

    59:35 Bitcoin Renaissance?

    01:05:07 5 Year Onchain Outlook

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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.

    29 October 2024, 11:00 am
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