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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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121:51

The Intersection of Restaking and Liquid Staking |...

Bell Curve ·

2023/07/25

Season 5 | Episode 4 In this episode of Bell Curve, Mike and Myles are joined by Eigen Layer Founder Sreeram Kannan. They dive into Eigen layer's supply & demand sides, its interactions with Ethereum restaking, and the team's vision for the end game of Ethereum LSTs and restaking. - - Timestamps: (00:00) Intro: Pre-Interview (01:33) Interview Start: Sreeram (02:19) High Level Eigen Layer Overview (13:59) Supply & Demand Sides of Eigen Layer (14:23) “Permissionless Ad” (15:18) Supply & Demand Sides

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80:58

Chainlink CCIP Bomb, UniswapX, & Synthetix upgrades...

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2023/07/21

In today's episode special edition cross-over episode Jason and Santi are joined by Michael, Co-founder at Framework Ventures and Co-host of the Bell Curve podcast. They cover EthCC Account Abstraction takeaways, Infinex, UniswapX, Chainlink CCIP & LayerZero, the VC landscape and MUCH much more. - - Follow Santi: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube:

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83:24

Solana Defi 2.0: The Comeback | Jarry Xiao, Lucas...

Bell Curve ·

2023/07/20

This is an episode from Blockworks' new podcast Lightspeed! Lightspeed focuses on crypto projects that are pushing the limits of hardware and software to build first-class products. I'm dropping this Solana DeFi Panel episode here as I bet you'll want to add Lightspeed to your podcast lineup! Subscribe to Lightspeed by using the links below: Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/43o3Syk Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3OhiXgV Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OkF7PD Solana DeFi is having

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119:00

The Staking Router + DVT: A Seismic Change for LSTs |...

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2023/07/18

Season 5 | Episode 3 In this episode of Bell Curve, we are joined by a duo of special guests: Izzy, Lido Head of Validators, and Oisín, Co-founder of Obol Labs. Today's show dives into the current state of solo staking, distributed validator technology, the impacts of a staking router, and the future of Lido protocol. - - Timestamps: (00:00) Intro: Pre-Interview (01:27) Interview Start: Izzy & Oisín (02:22) The State of Solo Staking (07:37) The Importance of Decentralization (11:33) What is DVT

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82:06

The Reboot | Uncommon Core 2.0 with Hasu and Jon...

Bell Curve ·

2023/07/17

Uncommon Core - one of my favorite podcasts of all time - is back! This reboot is hosted by Hasu and Jon Charbonneau, two of the brightest minds in crypto. We are dropping their first episode here to share the news and because you’ll want to add this show to your podcast lineup! __ In this episode, we explore Jon’s journey into crypto and our mutual passion for research and the writing process. We then give an overview of the key areas of crypto infrastructure today. Finally, we zoom into rollup

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37:44

Is This An Inflection Point for Crypto? | Roundup

Bell Curve ·

2023/07/14

In today’s episode, the guys reflect on the previous 12 months and take a temperature check on where we’re at in the current cycle. We also discuss the latest use case for RWA on-chain lending, with the Patek Philipe NFT loan, the recent new feature releases from Coinbase, and the potential for bipartisan crypto support on The Hill. We finish up reviewing the current seed stage climate, the death of the AI hype, and more! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:01) SEC vs XRP Review (09:33) Are We

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102:15

Is Liquid Staking Winner Take All? | Hasu

Bell Curve ·

2023/07/11

Season 5 | Episode 2 In this episode of Bell Curve, we are joined by previous Bell Curve Host, Hasu. Serving as Strategic Advisor for Lido DAO Hasu shares his unique perspective on the current state of Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs), Lido Protocol's history & decentralization efforts, LSD winner-take-all market structure, and co-opetition & restaking risks. - - Timestamps: (00:00) Intro: Pre-Interview (02:00) Interview Start (02:39) The State of Liquid Staking (09:09) The History of Lido (19:58)

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66:19

What's the Future for Airdrops? | Roundup

Bell Curve ·

2023/07/07

In today’s episode Mike is joined by Blockworks Analysts team members, Dan and Westie. The guys breakdown airdrop functionality and future liquidity provisions. We also discuss what the future of Solana and the development of DEXs within its ecosystem. The conversation then turns to LSDs, with our Analyst Westie breaking down leverage staking, AMM liquidity, LSD baskets, LSD-backed stables, and interest rate derivatives. We then close out on the continued Azuki drama, the wider NFT impacts, what’s

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43:11

The End Game for Liquid Staking | S5 Premiere

Bell Curve ·

2023/07/05

Season 5 | Episode 1 Welcome to Season 5 of Bell Curve, where we will explore the end game for liquid staking. In this episode, Mike and Myles explore the major themes that we'll be covering this season. We discuss the history of proof-of-stake and liquid staking, how LSTs are a network effects game, why LST protocol governance is a highly debated topic, the risks of restaking, the LST competitive landscape and more! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:14) The History of PoS and LSTs (09:42) A

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62:34

Are You Bullish or Bearish Onchain RWAs? | Roundup

Bell Curve ·

2023/06/30

In today's episode, the fellas discuss how onchain RWAs (real-world assets) will transform DeFi. We also cover Prime Trust's implosion, regulated DeFi, Azuki's controversial NFT mint, why Corporate VCs fail, the recent token delistings and more! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (0:56) Prime Trust Implodes (15:36) Debating Onchain RWAs (34:04) Azuki’s New Collection and NFT Business Models (43:17) AI Sexting, GPUs and Corporate VCs (50:37) Alts and Token Delistings (58:02) RFK and BTC Politics -

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55:21

How BTC's Rally Could Kickstart Crypto's Flywheel |...

Bell Curve ·

2023/06/23

In today's episode, the fellas discuss what a Blackrock BTC ETF would mean for crypto, why you should watch BTC's dominance, if NFTs will make a comeback, Binances L2 and more! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:24) BTC ETF Filings & The Clash of Narratives (24:33) “Valora Ad” (25:31) Who Will Trade on EDX Markets? (33:11) SAP’s Announcement: Cross-Border USDC Payments (40:49) The Ethscriptions Thesis (45:46) Will NFTs Make a Comeback? (52:02) Binance’s L2 Announcement - - Follow Michael:

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76:17

Uniswap's Platform Play, Tether FUD & The PE Time...

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2023/06/16

In today's episode, the fellas discuss Uniswaps v4 announcement, whether demand will stay on mainnet vs L2s, our bullish market outlook, why everyone's watching Curve's 3Pool and the (potential) decimation of private equity markets. - - Timestamps: (00:00) Uniswap v4: The Design and Speculation (09:39) Demand for Mainnet for L2 Blockspace (19:07) Market Sentiment: 2019 vs 2023 (31:01) The Prometheum Charade (47:56) Curve 3Pool USDT FUD (54:09) The Nasdaq Decoupling & Decimation of Private

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50:53

SEC vs Crypto, Uniswap v4 Predictions & Lido Vampire...

Bell Curve ·

2023/06/10

In today's episode, the fellas debate the SEC's attack on crypto, what's in store for Uniswap v4, if a protocol could vampire attack Lido, the US crypto exodus and more! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:28) SEC Sues Binance and Coinbase (14:08) Uniswap v4, Compound vs Aave & LSTs (23:09) L2 Momentum & Vampire Attacking Lido (31:18) The Exodus to Asia (38:38) Battling Apathy and Industry Sentiment (42:54) Chainlink Swift Partnership (48:13) Does DeFi Need Oracles? - - Follow Michael:

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72:17

Uniswap Fee Switch, Lido FUD & Endgame Craziness |...

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2023/06/02

In today's episode, the fellas debate if Uniswap should turn on the fee switch (this gets spicy), why the Lido FUD is overblown, the complexities of Rune's Endgame, crypto's risk-free rate and more! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:15) Uniswap Fee Switch Debate (17:36) Lido FUD, stETH vs ETH & Network Effects (40:48) Rune’s Endgame Review (54:32) Does Crypto Have a Risk-Free Rate? (57:01) Jon Charb and CCTP (1:00:52) Work From Home vs In Office - - Follow Michael:

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72:15

BONUS EP: Stephane Gosselin on MEV, OFAs, and...

Bell Curve ·

2023/05/31

Season 4 | Bonus Episode In today's Bell Curve, we are joined by Stephane Gosselin, the founder of Flashbots and Frontier Research. We discuss why we need to reframe MEV, MEV burn, app-specific order flow auctions, user intents and EIP-4337, why centralized sequencers are fine, enshrined PBS and more! Stephane is a legend - you don't want to miss his unique insights. - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:58) Reframing MEV: From Allocation to Wealth Creation (09:36) MEV Burn (12:37) The

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76:56

Ethereum’s “Too Big To Fail” Time Bomb | Roundup

Bell Curve ·

2023/05/26

In today's episode, we discuss Vitalik's new article and if L2s/restaking will lead to Ethereum's "too big to fail" moment. We also explore the similarities of AI and crypto, Paradigm's pivot, why large funding rounds kill optionality, if the fork rule is determined by apps vs the L1 and if a protocol should ever be ossified! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:08) AI Takeover: Nvidia, Regulation and Paradigm’s Pivot (18:12) Large Funding Rounds Remove Optionality (31:05) Don’t Overload

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82:33

Season 4 Finale: An MEV Masterclass

Bell Curve ·

2023/05/23

Season 4 | Episode 8 In this episode, Mike and Hasu give a masterclass on MEV. They discuss their biggest takeaways from this season, what questions remain unanswered and where MEV markets will go next. You don't want to miss this epic recap of our journey through the dark forest. - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:32) The Latency Death Blow and Optimistic Relays (09:37) MEV Burn: Hasu’s Changed His Mind (15:30) Risks of Fast Commitments (18:50) Shared Sequencer Tradeoffs (26:47) Overlap

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61:23

Should Protocols Share Revenue With Token Holders? |...

Bell Curve ·

2023/05/19

In today's episode, we discuss if protocols should distribute revenue to token holders. This debate was sparked by a Lido proposal for a token revenue share mechanism that now has all of Crypto Twitter debating the merits of revenue distribution, buyback and burn vs dividends, protocol treasuries and more. Tokenomics is a theme you can no longer ignore. We also discuss roadblocks at Stacks (a Bitcoin scaling solution), the viability of Bitcoin's blockspace for arbitrary use cases and Tether's new

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97:33

MEV 2.0 - Order Flow Auctions & Privacy | Quintus...

Bell Curve ·

2023/05/16

Season 4 | Episode 8: In this episode of Bell Curve, we are joined by Quintus Kilbourn and Barnabé Monnot to discuss order flow auctions, proposer-builder separation (PBS) and the future of MEV. We start with a deep discussion on order flow auctions, application vs protocol layer designs and the implementation tradeoffs. Quintus and Barnabé then explain the risks of vertical integration and how we can build systems to mitigate these supply chain centralization points. We end with a discussion on

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53:47

How to Value Crypto Tokens: Fees, Flows or Fugazi |...

Bell Curve ·

2023/05/12

In today's episode, we discuss frameworks for valuing crypto projects. The fellas debate token buybacks vs dividends, fundamentals vs flows, protocol revenue vs supply-side revenue and how these factors impact investor valuation frameworks. We also explore activist crypto investing, jaredfromsubway's MEV strategy and more! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:59) Activist Investing: Aragon DAO (13:34) Will TradFi Have a Luna Moment? (20:05) How to Value Tokens (33:06) Uniswap's Fee Switch & the

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