In this week's roundup we are joined buy Pudgy Penguins founder Luca Netz to unpack the recent Pengu token launch. He shares the journey from surviving the bear market with just $500k in the bank to becoming a global brand in Walmart, and explains why Pudgy Penguins is positioned to become crypto's first consumer conglomerate. The conversation delves into the challenges of fundraising for IP projects, strategic decisions around launching on Solana versus Abstract L2, and how the project aims to transcend traditional memecoins to become a cultural phenomenon. Thanks for tuning in!

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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.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:51) Pudgy Airdrop Review

(12:16) Why launch a coin

(24:56) Solana, zkSync, L2 Decision Making

(30:53) Skale Ad

(31:32) Magic Eden Ad

(32:16) Uniswap Ad

(32:48) Mantle Ad

(33:43) Ledger Ad

(34:30) Walmart Deal making

(51:48) Difficulty of Raising

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The Hivemind team dives into crypto's hottest narratives heading into 2025. They kick off with their expectations of Bitcoin heading into January and debate the odds of Trump's strategic reserve move. The team then unpacks the emerging AI agent ecosystem, debating whether platform tokens like Virtuals will outperform individual agents, before concluding an analysis of the merits of early-stage investing through platforms like Echo and Legion versus staying liquid in the current market cycle. Thanks for tuning in!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:22) Crypto's EOY Outlook

(19:27) Solana's Outlook & Competing App Chains

(28:51) 2025 Markets Report

(37:58) The Return of Fundamentals

(40:28) AI Agent Meta

(54:38) What's Next for AI Agents?

(1:02:30) Liquid vs Venture

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Gm! This week, after a week off, we discuss Bitcoin breaking $100k! We deep dive into crypto’s 2025 cycle top, the Michael Saylor BTC bid, the rise of AI agents, the rotation to alt’s & what to expect in 2025. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:12) Bitcoin Breaks $100k

(6:03) The Michael Saylor BTC Bid

(11:31) Definitive Ad

(12:24) Bitcoin Dominance & The Alt Rotation

(14:01) Picking Winners This Cycle

(22:19) Memes

(26:06) AI Agents

(44:03) Crypto's Cycle Top

(55:26) Bullish Human Innovation

(1:02:49) How To Trade This Market

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In today's episode Dan from CMS and Ro from Hack join us to explore what's truly different about this crypto cycle and what patterns are destined to repeat. We examined the notable absence of credit markets compared to previous cycles and investigated why leverage hasn't built up in the system this time around. We unpacked the evolving L1 landscape, debated token distribution models, and analyzed the return of "hot money" flowing through various sectors from memecoins to NFTs. We closed out by diving into institutional perspectives on market structure and potential risks, providing listeners with a comprehensive framework for building their crypto portfolio strategy for 2025. Thanks for tuning in!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:57  Tungsten Cube & Pepe Mural Stor

04:47  Is this Cycle different?

15:20  Biggest Risks in Crypt

22:24  Eth/Btc & Sol/Eth Chart

25:26  New Altcoin

30:28 The L1 Trade

37:25 Skale Ad

38:05 Magic Eden Ad

38:49 Toku Ad

39:39 Ledger Ad

40:24  Death of Crypto Venture

55:14  Crypto's IPO Craze

58:34  A16z/s Monopol

01:05:08  Do Dino Coins Run

01:08:14 Chasing the hot ball

01:10:13  When you Retire

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In today's episode Rushi from Movement Labs joins us right after their token launch to discuss what actually happens behind the scenes when launching a token in today's market. They cover the realities of working with exchanges, market makers, and dealing with the immense pressure founders face. We explore Movement's vision for bringing Web2 companies into crypto, why the next four years are critical for the industry, and how to grow from 30 million to 100 million real crypto users. Thanks for tuning in!

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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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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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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:15  Movement Token Launch

16:07  Behind the Scenes of Token Launch

29:06  Move's Narrative

38:14 Skale Ad

38:53 Magic Eden Ad

39:37 Toku Ad

40:28 Ledger Ad

41:11  How Early is Crypto

49:47 Incentivizing Apps & Ecosystem

01:02:57 Addressing CT

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In today's episode Steve Lee and Ren break down their latest research paper on Bitcoin's consensus mechanism and power dynamics. They analyze the six key stakeholder groups that influence Bitcoin's future and discuss why covenants could trigger the next major chain split. The conversation then explores the unique powers of self-custody Bitcoin holders, the growing influence of ETFs, and why application developers might push for contentious changes in 2025. Thanks for tuning in!

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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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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:58 Bitcoin's Block Size Wars

14:07 Bitcoin Consensus Overview

21:25 Stakeholders in Blockchains

51:24 Skale Ad

52:03 Magic Eden Ad

52:47 Uniswap Ad

53:19 Mantle Ad

54:13 Ledger Ad

54:56 Protocol vs App Devs

58:59 Who has the Power?

01:04:17 Value of Self Custody

01:09:45 Who Pushes for Changes?

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The Hivemind team unpacks Bitcoin hitting $100k, from strategic reserves to market psychology. They explore the importance of conviction over FOMO and the challenges of narrative rotation. Jose and Yan breakdown Ethena's yield mechanisms and their impact on the broader DeFi landscape taking center stage. The episode wraps with a discussion about the realness of AI innovation in crypto. Thanks for tuning in!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:42) Bitcoin $100k Prediction

(9:59) Catching Narratives VS Conviction

(20:27) HyperLiquid's Template Airdrop

(39:34) Ethena Yield & Sustainability

(51:39) Ethena's Investment Case

(1:02:06) AI Winners

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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.

In today's episode Qiao joins us to check in on the current stage of the crypto market cycle. Qiao shares why the lack of celebration signals a fundamental shift in market psychology as evidence by the rampant growth of AI and memes. The conversation then explores how BRICS nations may be secretly accumulating Bitcoin ahead of US policy changes, and why March 2024 could mark a local top. Qiao breaks down why AI agents in crypto are primarily a narrative trade for now, and explains how Hyperliquid's unique approach to token launches could reshape the industry. Thanks for tuning in!

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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

- -

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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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:20) ETH's Flows & Return

(12:47) Bitcoin Reserve Odds

(17:33) Consensus Trade this Cycle

(19:52) Everyone is Looking for Tops

(26:42) AI Agents

(33:52) Skale Ad

(34:31) Magic Eden Ad

(35:15) Toku Ad

(36:05) Ledger Ad

(36:48) Airdrop Success

(41:15) Best Cities for Crypto Founders

(44:08) Where Should Apps Build?

(47:30) Flow of Information

(52:45) Return of Normies

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Gm! This week, we discuss how to trade the current market regime as the alt roulette wheel spins. While Bitcoin consolidates just below $100k, we deep dive into the return of dino coins, trading in the trenches, how to play crypto's trickle down wealth effect, the impact of Microstrategy & much more. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(5:03) Dealing With P&L Bias

(7:50) Are We Ranging?

(13:54) Definitive Ad

(14:47) Retail Is Back

(24:52) Trading The Trenches

(27:41) Crypto's Wealth Effect

(32:44) Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

(47:50) SOL/ETH

(49:19) NFTs

(50:57) Microstrategy

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In today's episode Haseeb and Avichal return to Empire for a deep dive into the current state of the crypto market cycle. They debate whether we're heading toward a massive bubble or a more mature market phase. They also discuss the growing competition from Solana in the L1 sector. Then Haseeb and Avichal also dissect the impact of memecoins on crypto adoption, debate the real value of network effects, and analyze how Trump's potential election could reshape crypto's regulatory landscape. The episode concludes with a fascinating comparison between Ethereum and Intel, examining the risks of market dominance and innovation stagnation.

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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

- -

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

02:44 Is this Crypto's Boom & Bust Cycle?

14:03 Does the Market Understand Crypto?

18:20 Super Cycle (Real)

28:14 Return Dispersion

36:00 Why People are Buying Memecoins

48:02 Skale Ad

48:41 Magic Eden Ad

49:25 Uniswap Ad

49:57 Mantle Ad

50:51 Ledger Ad

51:36 Impact of Memecoins on VCs

58:46 Ethereum's Position

01:21:46 Impact of New US Admin

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Jason and Santi break down the Fifth Circuit's ruling against Tornado Cash sanctions and its implications for crypto protocols. They also examine PumpFun's content moderation crisis and how platforms should navigate these issues. The discussion then shifts to Brazil's proposed Bitcoin reserve bill and broader government adoption, exploring how geopolitical dynamics are reshaping institutional crypto demand. They close out by discussing Base's growth, memecoin dynamics, and surprising movements in legacy tokens. Thanks for tuning in!

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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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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:59 Thanksgiving Vibes

12:27 PumpFun Content Moderation

19:08 Will Memes Continue?

23:02 Tornado Cash Court Victory

31:30 Skale Ad

32:09 Toku Ad

33:00 Ledger Ad

33:45 Metrics Dive

45:52 Central Banks Buying Bitcoin

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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.