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Bell Curve

Bell Curve breaks down the most important themes in crypto for people who, like us, are confined to the middle of the bell curve. Each season explores a different thesis that we"ll test and refine through debate with crypto"s best. If you"re a crypto native, degen or investooor, this podcast is for you. Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news

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94:37

Unichain and MEV On L2s | Hasu & Hayden

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2024/11/12

In this episode, Hayden Adams and Hasu joined us to discuss Ethereum’s rollup centric roadmap, and the vision for Unichain. We also dove into priority ordering, MEV taxes, and LP arbitrage. Finally, we ended the episode by unpacking MEV on L2s vs mainnet, TEEs, and potential cons of Ethereum’s rollup centric roadmap.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Priority Is All You Need: https://www.paradigm.xyz/2024/06/priority-is-all-you-need Unichain White Paper:

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47:20

The Golden Bull Is Here | Roundup

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2024/11/08

In this episode, the Roundup crew discusses the outcome of the presidential election and its impact on DeFi, crypto’s new regulatory environment, and the positive signs for continued DeFi growth. Additionally, the dive into Polymarket’s success leading up to, and on election day, and their outlook on Polymarket going forward. Finally, they give their thoughts on futarchy and DAO organizational structures. Thanks for tuning in! -- Index Coop's Leverage Suite provides streamlined access to leverage,

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82:56

Unlocking Undercollateralized Lending | Laurence Day

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2024/11/05

In this episode, we’re joined by Laurence Day, Co-founder of Wildcat Finance! We discussed undercollateralized lending and RWAs in DeFi, the impacts of capital efficiency and liquidity fragmentation on lending markets, and how privacy comes into play. Finally, we unpacked the primary use cases for Wildcat.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Bell Curve Season 1 - The DeFi Credit Boom: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6TA5PBj6svssNaiKjT6TykX56LikLZ-P&feature=shared -- Index Coop's Leverage Suite

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49:44

Coinbase Earnings, Jito Restaking, Memecoin...

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2024/11/01

In this episode, Michael, Vance, and Mike Ippolito sit down to discuss everything happening in crypto leading up to the election! They dive into Jito Restaking and the synergies across Jito’s product suite, the relationship between Raydium and Pumpfun, and Coinbase’s recent earnings report. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Jito Restaking Caps Hit: https://x.com/jito_sol/status/1852018955990278518 Michael Saylor Announces $42B Capital Plan:

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77:43

Multiple Concurrent Proposers on Solana and Ethereum...

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2024/10/29

In this episode, Anatoly Yakovenko and Max Resnick joined us to discuss the concept of Multiple Concurrent Proposers! We unpacked the Proposer Monopoly, implementing MCP, and ordering rules. Additionally, we covered the geographic distribution of proposers, and MCP design tradeoffs. Finally, we asked what is the biggest competitive threat to Ethereum, Solana or its own L2s? Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Braid: Implementing Multiple Concurrent Block Proposers:

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68:22

AI Memes on the Rise, Stripe’s Major Acquisition, and...

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2024/10/26

In this episode, Michael, Vance, and Mippo discuss Sky’s potential reversion back to Maker branding, Stripe’s acquisition of Bridge and its implications for the broader stablecoin sector, and Jito’s recent governance proposal introducing rake on MEV tips. Finally, they dive into the sudden rise of AI memes, zkTLS and DECO, and Kraken’s announcement of their upcoming L2, Ink. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources JIP-8 Adopt TipRouter:

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77:03

Delta: Breaking Tradeoffs in Blockchain Architectures...

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2024/10/22

In this episode, Ole Spjeldnæs and Myles O’Neil from Delta joined us to discuss the vision behind Delta’s design, Delta’s state model, and ZK settlement and State Diff Lists. They also dive into how Delta’s leaderless consensus functions. Finally, Ole and Myles gave their thoughts on token value accrual, token supply dynamics, and governance. Thanks for tuning in! -- Index Coop's Leverage Suite provides streamlined access to leverage, with built-in liquidation protection and low fees. Non-US users

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86:06

Deep Dive: Token Design | Guy Young & Kain Warwick

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2024/10/15

In this episode, Guy Young, Founder of Ethena Labs, and Kain Warwick, Founder of Infinex, joined us to discuss token design! Are tokens the product? When does it make sense to return capital to holders? Is regulatory scrutiny keeping founders out of the US? They answered all of these questions, and also dove into topics such as utility tokens vs pure plays, methods of returning value to holders, BNB’s token design, and the impact regulations have on token design. Finally, they closed out the episode

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41:55

Unichain’s Launch, Election Season’s Influence on...

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2024/10/12

In this episode, Michael Anderson joined us at Permissionless to discuss the launch of Unichain, UNI token value accrual, the app to general purpose chain cycle, and Unichain’s impact on the Uniswap protocol. Additionally, they unpack the US presidential race's impact on the crypto markets. Finally, they dive into the recent claims made about the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Uniswap Announces Unichain: https://x.com/Uniswap/status/1844363396382408774 -- L2s

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129:36

L1 & L2 Token Value Capture | Jon Charbonneau

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2024/10/09

In this episode, we’re joined by Jon Charbonneau, Co-Founder of DBA to discuss L1 & L2 token value capture! We discussed measuring profitability of tokens, PoS vs PoW value accrual, and whether or not issuance is a cost. Additionally, we unpacked the economics of L2s, and compared them to L1 economics. Finally, we asked ourselves - can anything flip BTC as money? Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources L1 & L2 Token Value Capture: https://dba.xyz/l1-l2-token-value-capture/ Uncommon Core 2.0 - Ethereum’s

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54:03

The Continued Institutional Adoption of Crypto | Roundup

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2024/10/05

In this episode, Mippo, Vance, and Michael discuss their reactions to the US Vice Presidential debate, and their views on meaningful crypto legislation. Additionally, they dive into the advancements in the crypto lending markets. They also unpack the current state of vesting schedules in crypto. Finally, they give their thoughts on the potential impact of Visa’s recently announced tokenized asset platform, and the continued institutional adoption of crypto.Thanks for tuning in! -- L2s and L3s are

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75:45

Sky Aave Force and the DeFi Renaissance | Stani...

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2024/10/02

In this episode, DeFi legends Stani Kulechov and Rune Christensen joined us to discuss the growth of DeFi! We discussed Sky Aave Force, DeFi’s convergence on product offerings, and the impact of brand and culture in DeFi. Additionally, we dove into the growing institutional interest in crypto. Finally, we concluded the interview with Stani and Rune’s thoughts on the “DeFi Renaissance”.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Read More About Sky Aave Force:

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69:08

What's Next For Crypto After the Fed Rate Cut? | Roundup

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2024/09/28

In this episode, Mippo, Michael, and Vance discuss sentiment at Token2049 and Solana Breakpoint, the total addressable market of memecoins, and bullish shifts in the market. They also discuss what impact the US election will have on the crypto markets, and the industry as a whole. Finally, they closed the episode by diving into the impact AI is having on the B2B SaaS business model. Thanks for tuning in! -- L2s and L3s are history. Supra Containers give you dedicated, customizable AppSpace on

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71:38

How Bitcoin Prepared Us for the Memecoin Era | Murad...

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2024/09/25

In this episode, Murad Mahmudov joined us to bridge the gap between Bitcoin maximalism and memecoins! We dove into the exponential growth of altcoin bubbles, parallels between NFTs and Memecoins, and finding cult-like communities. Additionally, we asked ourselves: how important is revenue? Is Bitcoin a memecoin? Can older altcoins ever come back? Finally, we unpacked the four year crypto cycle.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Murad Mahmudov: The Ultimate Bitcoin Argument:

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68:12

Navigating the Expanding Rollup Landscape | Roundup

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2024/09/20

In this episode, Mike and Myles discuss Solana’s new mobile phone, Seeker, and the impact it might have on crypto adoption. Additionally, they dove into the L2 landscape today, and asked themselves - when do gas costs stop being a differentiator? What are the most important aspects to consider when building an L2? Finally, they closed the episode with commentary on the rapidly growing number of L2s on the market.Thanks for tuning in! -- Namada is the shielded asset hub rewarding you to protect the

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64:11

Rethinking Ethereum's Block Building: CommitBoost &...

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2024/09/18

In this episode, we dive deep into the future of Ethereum's infrastructure with Drew from CommitBoost. We unpack how CommitBoost aims to change Ethereum's block building process, potentially solving long-standing issues of censorship resistance and transaction efficiency. We unpack the concepts of inclusion lists and pre-confirmations, and how they could transform crypto. Thanks for tuning in! -- Follow Drew: https://x.com/drewvdw Follow Rex: https://x.com/LogarithmicRex Follow nosleepjon:

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70:28

Atlas: Combining TradFi Performance With DeFi...

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2024/09/12

In this episode, we’re joined by Frankie from Paradigm, and Eugene from Ellipsis Labs! We discussed the launch of the Atlas L2 private testnet, why Atlas is utilizing the SVM to build an Ethereum L2, and design decisions made along the way. Additionally, we dove into Atlas’ approach to handling MEV. Finally, we covered what the Atlas application set needs to contain on mainnet launch, and first party vs third party appsThanks for tuning in! -- Resources Atlas Announcement Thread:

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74:16

Are L2s Parasitic? | Roundup

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2024/09/06

In this episode, Mike and Myles opened with discussion on crypto’s meme culture, and Near’s recent marketing stunt. They then moved on to one of our industries hottest topics: the L1 value accrual debate. Is a rollup centric roadmap good, or bad, for Ethereum? How should we think about value capture? Additionally, they wondered, how valuable is interoperability? Finally, they closed by diving into community formation around decentralized networks.Thanks for tuning in! -- Namada is the shielded

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73:51

Finding Consumer Gems in Crypto | Qiao & Imran

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2024/09/03

In this episode, Qiao and Imran from AllianceDAO joined us to discuss infrastructure exhaustion in crypto, the Fat App Thesis, and the cultural differences between blockchains. Additionally, we asked ourselves, is there a long term bull case for L1s? Where are the consumer app builders? Finally, we unpacked how TikTok has intersected with crypto, and how crypto can potentially solve the failing business model of traditional media. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Mason Nystrom - The Fat App

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51:46

Why Crypto Founders Are Leaving the West | Roundup

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2024/08/31

In this episode, we discuss the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov and its potential impact on the TON blockchain. We then explore the SEC's lawsuit against OpenSea and its implications for NFTs as securities. The conversation shifts to the broader regulatory landscape for crypto in the US and globally. Finally, we touch on the current state of the NFT market and its future performance. Thanks for tuning in!- - Namada is the shielded asset hub rewarding you to protect the multichain. Enabling

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