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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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61:09

The Fed’s Big Decision | Roundup

Bell Curve ·

2024/08/24

In this episode, the Roundup Crew discusses the current sentiment among market participants, and how seasonality impacts the markets. Additionally, they covered the Fed’s upcoming Jackson Hole symposium, rate cuts and job number revisions, and Kamala Harris’ potential capital gains tax policies. Finally, they took a look at Tron’s recent success and asked themselves, are centralized chains better at acquiring users?Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources 2xDog Chart on Bitcoin Seasonality:

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66:44

Sreeram Speaks on the EigenLayer Airdrop Saga

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2024/08/22

In this episode, Mike and Jason are joined by Sreeram Kannan, the Founder of EigenLayer to discuss the recent Eigen Labs airdrop controversy, why Eigen Labs was not upfront about this list, and what changes they are making internally. Additionally, they dive into EigenLayer’s close relationship with the Ethereum Foundation, avoiding conflicts of interest within the industry, and the need for more disclosures in crypto. Finally, they take a look at how permissionless tokens will impact AVS security

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59:38

Who Is Bharat Ramamurti? | Alex Thorn & Nic Carter

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2024/08/20

In this episode, Alex Thorn from Galaxy Research, and Nic Carter from Castle Island Ventures joined us to discuss Operation Choke Point 2.0! We covered who’s involved in Operation Choke Point 2.0, Bharat Ramamurti’s influence on crypto policy in the United States, and how policy will vary between a Harris presidency and a Trump presidency. Additionally, we dove into the effectiveness of Operation Choke Point 2.0, and how we can advocate for our industry. Finally, we talked about the impact election

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71:15

The Conflicts of Interest in Crypto | Roundup

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2024/08/16

In this episode, we’re joined by Jim Parillo from Figment Capital! This week we discuss the success of prediction markets, conflicts of interest in crypto today, and the importance of self policing our industry. Additionally, we question how transparent crypto really is compared to traditional finance. Finally, we dive into the way advisory roles have mutated in crypto, and the pains that come along with rapid growth.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources EigenLayer’s Response to the Coindesk Article:

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92:28

Aavenomics: Making DeFi Great Again | Marc Zeller

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2024/08/13

In this episode, Marc Zeller, the founder of Aave-Chan Initiative, joined us to discuss Aave and the state of DeFi today! We dive into Aave’s Umbrella safety module, competition between DeFi protocols, and concerns around WBTC. Additionally, Marc gives his thoughts on revenue distribution models in DeFi, the Minimum Viable Issuance debate, and whether or not DeFi is propping up Ethereum. Finally, we address the speculation around Aave potentially deploying on Solana.Thanks for tuning

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46:28

Are L1s Converging on the Same Design? | Roundup

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2024/08/09

In this episode, Mike explores the most relevant topics in crypto today. He dives into Kamala Harris’ cabinet, Ripple’s settlement with the SEC, and Ethereum ETF flows to date. Additionally, he speculates on who might be the next SEC Chair after Gary Gensler. Finally, he closes with coverage of the internal debate happening within the Ethereum community and gives his take on whether or not opportunities in crypto are drying up. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Behind the Curtain: The Harris

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63:51

Restaking’s Impact on the Future of Crypto | Season 8...

Bell Curve ·

2024/08/06

In this episode, we recap all of the themes and topics from Season 8: Restaking’s Renaissance. We compare the sentiment around restaking between the start of the season to now, discuss the various use cases around restaking, and give our thoughts on pre confirmations. Additionally, we take a look at StakeSure, and the restaking customer base. Finally, we think about what the future has in store for the restaking market.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources StakeSure & EigenLayer: Strong

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61:47

Can Crypto Survive a Recession? | Roundup

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2024/08/03

In this episode, the Roundup crew and Myles O’Neil are diving into the hot topics from a volatile week in the markets. They discuss the recent Compound Finance governance attack, the first week of Ethereum ETF trading, and how teams should handle token unlocks. Additionally, they ask if crypto is now a bipartisan issue, and what governance tokens should be classified as. Finally, they speculate on whether or not we are entering a recession.Thanks for tuning in! -- Sei Labs believes the EVM is here

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79:54

How Jito is Unlocking Restaking for Solana | S8...

Bell Curve ·

2024/07/30

In this episode, Lucas Bruder from Jito discusses their newly launched restaking platform for Solana. The conversation covers the history of Jito's products, the design choices behind their restaking solution, and how it differs from Ethereum-based platforms like Eigen Layer. Lucas explains the flexibility of Jito's approach, allowing for various assets including governance tokens, and discusses potential use cases such as oracles and keepers. The episode also explores the broader implications for

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51:17

Is Crypto Ready for the Big Leagues? | Roundup

Bell Curve ·

2024/07/27

In this episode, the Roundup crew discusses Ethereum ETF flows, the Jito restaking announcement and its impact on the Solana Ecosystem, and the recent AAVEnomics update proposal. Additionally, they speculate on when the Fed will finally cut rates, and what Trump might say during his Bitcoin Conference speech. Finally, they dive into what crypto policy might look like during a Harris presidency. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources The DAO Run Lemonade Stand:

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82:07

The Bear Case for Shared Security | S8 E8 | Sunny &...

Bell Curve ·

2024/07/23

In this episode, Sunny, the Co-founder of Osmosis, and Toghrul from Scroll joined us to present the bear case for shared security. We discussed issues with Proof of Stake, the relationship between slashing and enshrining an LST, and the market size for restaking. Finally, we provide our thoughts on the intersubjective work token, and staking’s potential impact on the L1.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Shared Security is a Psyop Speech: https://youtu.be/hdEEl3ixlfo?si=qkk89BaV6Q2krewQ -- Namada

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78:09

Deep Dive: The CAKE Framework & Building a One Click...

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2024/07/22

In this special episode of Bell Curve, Stephane Gosselin and Hart Lambur joined us live at EthCC to discuss OneBalance and the CAKE Framework! Additionally, we dive into the economics of the solver layer, what effects an HFT dynamic arising in crypto would have, and UX in a OneBalance world. Finally, we speculate on how OneBalance will impact L2 business models. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resource CAKE Framework Breakdown: https://x.com/0xASK/status/1813217270010609990 -- Sei Labs believes the EVM

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74:19

A New Era: Trump’s Impact on Crypto and Innovation in...

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2024/07/19

In this episode, the Roundup crew covers a wild week in crypto and politics. They discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and how economic policy might look with JD Vance as the Vice President. Additionally, they speculate on whether or not Biden will drop out of the presidential race, and talk about the Fed’s approach to monetary policy leading up to the election. Finally, they wonder where we are in the AI hype cycle, and who benefits the most from L2 innovation.Thanks for tuning

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68:09

EthCC Campside Chat: Protocols, Ecosystems, Community...

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2024/07/16

In this special episode, Vitalik Buterin and Christopher Goes joined us live from the Intents Discussions conference during EthCC 2024! Key highlights from this campside chat include: Vitalik’s reflections on crypto’s journey thus far and his insights on Ethereum’s inception, unbundling blockchain components, and competing with centralized protocols. The interview concludes with thoughts on social consensus, and the importance of learning from past failures to better navigate future

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79:47

A Fresh Take on Shared Security | S8 E7 | Misha Putiatin

Bell Curve ·

2024/07/09

In this episode, Misha, CEO and Co-founder of Symbiotic, delves into the history and evolution of shared security. He discusses shared security’s various implementations over the years, and highlights Symbiotic's vision for the future. The conversation also touches on Symbiotic’s protocol design choices, offering a fresh perspective on shared security's potential to streamline and secure emerging networks.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Ethena + Symbiotic:

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67:50

A New Era for U.S. Regulations | Roundup

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2024/07/05

In this episode, the Roundup crew discusses the aftermath of the Presidential Debate, and a Trump victory’s potential impact on the markets. Additionally, they dive into what the Chevron Doctrine was, and what the implications of its overruling are. Finally, they provide their views on current sentiment within the crypto markets, and how fresh capital is finding its way into crypto.Thanks for tuning in! -- Sei Labs believes the EVM is here to stay. By providing the fastest time to finality of any

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91:19

Ethereum’s Path Forward: Aligning Security and...

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2024/07/02

In this episode, Hasu and Justin Drake joined us to discuss restaking, preconfs, Minimum Viable Issuance, and the future of Ethereum. We dive into the effects Ethereum monetary policy has on the validator set, the current market for restaking, and our thoughts on attester-proposer separation and proposer-builder separation. Finally, we cover what we’re most excited about in the future of Ethereum. Thanks for tuning in! -- Namada is the shielded asset hub rewarding you to protect the multichain

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80:16

Harnessing the Untapped Potential of Bitcoin Staking...

Bell Curve ·

2024/06/25

In this episode, David Tse, Co-founder of BabylonChain, joins us to explore the latest developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem. We dive into the transformative impact of Bitcoin staking, the innovative role of Babylon, and the broader technological and cultural shifts in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Finally, David provides insight into the Bitcoin staking market, and his outlook for its future. Thanks for tuning in! -- Namada is the shielded asset hub rewarding you to protect the multichain. Enabling data

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57:41

How ZK Accounts Expand dApp Limits | John, Uma, & Zaki

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2024/06/18

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of ZK accounts and their potential. Uma, Zaki, and John, unpack ZK accounts, the trade-offs involved in design decisions, and the political landscape. We explore how ZK accounts enable trustless interoperability, enhance scalability, and unlock a dimension for dApps. The conversation also touches upon the convergence of blockchain design and the shift from infrastructure development to application-focused innovation, as ZK technology becomes more

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58:49

Will the Fed Cut Rates in 2024? | Roundup

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2024/06/14

In this episode, we discuss FOMC, previous rate cutting cycles over the years, and if the FED will cut rates prior to the presidential election. We also breakdown the differing approaches blockchains take when dealing with MEV, and the ways networks and applications can monetize. Finally, we dive into how Trump’s stance towards crypto has affected regulatory policy.Thanks for tuning in! -- Namada is the shielded asset hub rewarding you to protect the multichain. Enabling data protection for any

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