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The Rollup

Where digital assets meet capital markets. Hosted by Robbie & Andy

Where the leaders of digital assets and finance converge. Live from the financial capital of the world. Website: https://therollup.co/

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00:59:43

Inside Frax's Vision for Institutional Stablecoins...

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2025/02/11

The stablecoin landscape is evolving as DeFi and traditional finance continue to merge.Today we chat with Sam Kazemian from Frax to break down what's happening in the space. We'll dive into their new FRX USD launch and explore an interesting idea: using stablecoins to bridge the gap between crypto and U.S. treasuries.Sam also walks us through how Frax is rethinking stablecoin design to make yield more accessible, while partnering with big players like BlackRock and SuperState. Sam also shares

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01:11:46

Purpose-Built AI Chains with Anish Agnihotri and...

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2025/02/10

AI and crypto are finally converging beyond just trading bots. Purpose-built chains like Ritual are enabling AI-powered smart contracts that can adapt in real-time – think automated trading strategies that adjust to market conditions or DeFi positions that manage themselves.In our chat with Ritual founders Anish and Saneel, they explained how they're making AI decisions verifiable onchain. Their approach: smart contracts that can upgrade themselves based on market conditions and user behavior,

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00:50:41

What Community-Owned AI Really Means with Ben Parr

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2025/02/07

For today’s episode, we are digging up our latest knowledge of AI and DeSci.Yesnoerror is flipping the script on research validation.Instead of traditional AI fact-checkers, they're letting the research community influence what gets verified next.Their AI agent, as co-founder Ben Parr explains, digs through millions of papers catching details human reviewers might overlook. Every check is transparent and incentivized through tokens, keeping everyone honest.By leveraging blockchain, YNE bypasses

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00:51:03

Why 2025 is The Year Crypto Goes Mainstream

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2025/02/06

Getting into crypto has never been simpler – but are we keeping users around? In our chat with Seb from Sophon, we explore why most newcomers don't venture past basic trading, despite straight forward onboarding from apps like Phantom and Moonshot. Seb proposes a fresh take: instead of focusing on speculation, use ZKTLS to seamlessly bring real-world data onchain. Users stick with familiar apps while crypto powers things behind the scenes – no wallet management or steep learning curves

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00:52:58

How AI x ZK Will Power A New Era of Crypto with Scott...

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2025/02/04

Blockchain systems face limitations with large complex datasets, as smart contracts weren't designed for intensive computations. Space and Time addresses this with their ZK Co-Processor, enabling smart contracts to process complex calculations while maintaining security.This opens up practical applications: loyalty programs with historical tracking, personalized lending rates, and verifiable trading competitions. Instead of relying on intermediaries, the system provides mathematical proof of

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00:48:12

Why ZK Proof Adoption Will Explode in 2025

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2025/01/31

Zero-knowledge proofs are evolving from complex cryptographic tools into practical blockchain solutions. Like the evolution from mainframe computers to smartphones, ZK proofs are transforming how we approach crypto technology.RiskZero and Irreducible are leading this change through innovations in binary fields and hardware acceleration, making ZK proofs as accessible as email. Their advancements could enable: -Real-time proof generation on phones -Automatic DeFi transaction verification -Simplified

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00:39:54

The Geopolitical Bitcoin Space Race with Muneeb Ali

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2025/01/29

Today's episode takes a deep dive into the next era of Bitcoin, the network, and BTC the asset. As Bitcoin transitions from retail speculation to institutional adoption, new infrastructure is quietly reshaping its capabilities. Stacks stands at the forefront of this evolution. BitVM and its iterations are progressing faster than expected, turning theoretical discussions into practical solutions. While initial L2 hype has cooled, the underlying technology continues to advance, creating opportunities

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00:54:21

America’s Crypto Golden Era with Stani Kulechov and...

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2025/01/20

For today's episode, we discuss the rise of Aave and a new era of crypto in America.Trump is President! Aave turns 5! We caught up with Aave founder Stani Kulechov and Chaos Labs' Omer Goldberg to talk about the Trump Effect on DeFi, what's new in Aave V4, and where DeFAI is headed. World Liberty Finance, the Trump Family DeFi business set to launch later this year, will provide a white-labeled, Aave powered lending market to the newest cohort of Americans onchain. We cover the World

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01:02:22

Superchain 2025 Economic Outlook with Mark Tyneway

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2025/01/16

Today, we're diving deep into Optimism's Superchain with Mark Tyneway, who's been leading efforts to revolutionize how blockchain networks interact. Mark shares insights from his work with the Ethereum Interop Forum and breaks down why we might be overcomplicating decentralization.The Superchain vision? Making different blockchain networks work together as seamlessly as apps on your phone. No more complex bridges or complicated asset transfers. Mark explains how Optimism is turning this

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01:03:10

Tarun Chitra vs. DeSci Debate with Benji Leibowitz

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2025/01/13

For today's episode, we explore whether or not the saying: "Most DeSci projects today are just ICOs in a lab coat" is truth or an overexaggeration.When Tarun Chitra dropped this line during our chat, the Pump.Science founder Benji Lebowitz nearly hopped out of his seat. What followed was one of the most fascinating debates we've had on the show about where crypto tools meet scientific research. If you've been following the rise of decentralized science (DeSci), you know it's generating serious buzz

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01:02:04

Programmable IP In The Age of AI with Jason Zhao

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2025/01/10

For today's episode, we were joined by Jason Zhao of Story Protocol to discuss the intersection of IP and AI.The convergence of blockchain, AI, and creative content isn't just reshaping how we think about intellectual property—it's creating the next major frontier in crypto. While others chase the latest DeFi trends, Story has emerged as one of the most strategically positioned projects of this cycle, led by a16z for the third consecutive fundraising round —a distinction shared only with Coinbase

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01:20:26

2025 Crypto & AI Predictions with Haseeb Qureshi

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2025/01/08

For today's special episode, we were joined by Haseeb of Dragonfly to discuss his 2025 predictions in-depth.The intersection of artificial intelligence and DeFi is no longer a distant future—it's happening now. As AI tools become more sophisticated, they're fundamentally changing how developers approach smart contracts, how projects structure token launches, and how we think about the future of blockchain execution environments. While AI-powered development tools are making smart contract creation

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00:25:08

How To Build A Web3 Gaming Empire With Jeff "Jihoz"...

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2025/01/03

For today's episode, we are live from Bangkok again discussing what it takes to build a massive userbase onchain from the ground up.Picture this: It's early days, and Axie Infinity is trying to scale on Ethereum. They experiment with Loom Network, but like many early solutions, it just can't handle their explosive growth. Rather than compromise, they take the bold step of building their own solution - Ronin. Today, that decision has paid off spectacularly. Beyond powering Axie, Ronin now supports

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00:38:05

The Massive 'Infra to Apps' Shift in Crypto Investing...

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2024/12/30

For today's podcast, we were joined by Wei Dai, a researcher at 1kx and PhD cryptographer, to discuss investing in crypto's killer apps, the shift from infra to apps, and interop.Think of rollup clusters as the high-speed railways of blockchain - they're not merely accelerating transactions, they're fundamentally transforming how we approach value transfer across networks. Just as railways reshaped urban development, rollup clusters are establishing more efficient and interconnected DeFi

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01:22:48

Rollup-Boost, Unichain, And TEEs With Hasu & Robert...

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2024/12/27

In today's episode, we explore how sometimes the best innovations come from rethinking the basics rather than fixing what already exists. That's exactly what Flashbots is achieving with their groundbreaking innovations in the rollup space - creating something entirely new instead of patching the old. At its core, this is about building a better trading system from the ground up. Flashbots stepped back from the usual approach of fixing individual problems and asked a fundamental question: "How can

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01:17:03

Mert Mumtaz on Pudgy Penguins, Solana's Vision, and...

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2024/12/23

For today's episode, we sit down with Mert Mumtaz to examine Solana's technical architecture and its impact on blockchain scalability. Solana established itself by achieving high speeds and low transaction costs, challenging traditional blockchain limitations.The platform's approach to scaling focuses on increasing bandwidth while reducing latency - a departure from conventional blockchain design. This strategy has led to innovations in block production, including a multi-proposer system and new

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00:27:46

What Is The Big FHE Unlock? With Guy Zyskind

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2024/12/20

Privacy-enabled blockchain technology is transforming how we process sensitive data. In conversation with Guy Zyskind, we explore how Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) allows smart contracts to compute encrypted data while maintaining security.Real-world applications are already emerging on Arbitrum's infrastructure - from sealed-bid auctions preventing front-running to confidential token transfers and secure payroll systems that protect sensitive information. At the core of this development is

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00:54:13

Superchain vs. Arbitrum Orbit Debate with Ryan Wyatt,...

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2024/12/18

For today's episode, we decided to up the spice levels and have some fun.While technical specifications and token metrics often dominate L2 discussions, a more compelling story lies beneath the surface: the fundamental philosophical and strategic differences between Ethereum's leading scaling solutions, Arbitrum and Optimism. In a recent roundtable discussion, we explored these contrasting visions with an exceptional panel: AJ Warner from Offchain Labs Ryan Wyatt from the Optimism

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01:09:01

Crypto's New Valuation Frameworks with Jordi...

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2024/12/16

For today's episode, we are discussing the evolving frameworks for understanding value in the crypto markets, with the goal of answering the following:How do we value digital assets in an ecosystem that's constantly evolving? We were joined with industry veterans Jordi Alexander and Sam Kazemian who both revealed fascinating insights in how we should think about crypto valuations. Sam introduces a framework that challenges traditional categories, especially on ETH, the asset. By separating

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00:39:33

Steven Goldfeder on Arbitrum’s Lore, Orbit Appchain...

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2024/12/14

In today’s video, we are joined by Steven Goldfeder to discuss scaling Ethereum.Steven Goldfeder joins us to examine Ethereum scaling through Arbitrum's journey - from Princeton research paper to production infrastructure. We'll analyze Orbit's technical architecture, which enables customizable chain deployments, and evaluate their "community source" licensing approach. The discussion explores both opportunities and challenges in their vision of interconnected chain networks. This conversation

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