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Roman Storm Speaks - Tornado Cash Developer on What’s at Stake

21 Nov 2024
26m
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In this episode of the Bankless podcast, Roman Storm, the creator of Tornado Cash, and his lawyer delve into Storm's arrest and the ongoing legal challenges he faces. Charged with money laundering and sanctions violations, Storm could potentially spend decades in prison, even though he asserts he had no knowledge of an...

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The Future of Rollups is Based | Mteam

20 Nov 2024
31m
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In this podcast, Mteam, a 17-year-old CEO, dives into the concept of base rollups and how they could boost Ethereum's value. He points out that Ethereum's current value mechanisms, such as EIP-1559, are losing their effectiveness as more activity moves to Layer 2 solutions. Mteam believes that Ethereum's strong network...

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Why Are We Here? Crypto-Anarchism Explained | Arjun Bhuptani

19 Nov 2024
34m
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In his talk, Arjun Bhuptani delves into the fundamental issues with centralized systems, pointing out their inclination towards authoritarianism and the "tragedy of the commons." He advocates for crypto-anarchism, which leverages technology to break down oppressive structures and promote peer-to-peer enforcement as a v...

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Defending Beamchain & the Ethereum Roadmap | Justin Drake

18 Nov 2024
35m
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In this episode of the Bankless podcast, Justin Drake shares insights from his talk at the inaugural Bankless Summit, where he outlines the Ethereum roadmap. Drake is highly optimistic about achieving this ambitious plan within the next five years, advocating for a "Beamchain" strategy that involves batching complex up...

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ROLLUP: Post Election All Time Highs | Beam Chain Announcement | Devcon Recap | FBI Raids Polymarket CEO

15 Nov 2024
1h 3m
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In this week's Bankless Weekly Roll-Up podcast, hosts Ryan Sean Adams and David Hoffman, who are recording from Bangkok during Devcon, dive into the remarkable growth of the crypto market, highlighting the all-time highs of Bitcoin and Ethereum. They analyze the recent positive ETF inflows for Ethereum, discuss the FBI...

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How Crypto AI Agents Will Take Over the World | Ejaaz Ahamadeen

14 Nov 2024
1h 50m
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In this episode of the Bankless podcast, the hosts dive into the exciting intersection of AI and cryptocurrency, particularly focusing on AI agents. They discuss Truth Terminal, an AI agent that autonomously created and promoted a meme coin called "GOAT," which skyrocketed to a billion-dollar market cap. While they rec...

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2025 Crypto Predictions with Altcoin Daily | BTC, ETH, Memecoins & L2s

13 Nov 2024
43m
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In this episode of Altcoin Daily, hosts David Hoffman and Ryan Sean Adams from the Bankless podcast share their insights on the crypto landscape. They delve into their backgrounds in the industry and media, expressing a strong bullish sentiment for 2025, fueled by ongoing central bank mismanagement. Their price predict...

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How to Prepare for the 2025 Bull Market | Arthur Hayes

11 Nov 2024
1h 15m
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In this episode of the Bankless podcast, Arthur Hayes shares his insights on positioning a crypto portfolio for 2025. He downplays the influence of the upcoming US election on the crypto market, instead highlighting the global trend of money printing as governments tackle economic issues, such as China's significant pr...

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ROLLUP: A New Era For Crypto | Bitcoin All Time High | Polymarket Dominance | Where Do We Go Next?

08 Nov 2024
56m
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This podcast explores how the results of the 2024 US election could significantly influence the cryptocurrency landscape. A Republican sweep, particularly with Donald Trump winning, is viewed as a major boost for crypto, hinting at a shift towards more favorable regulations. Key elements include the expected exit of SE...

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The 2024 Presidential Election Breakdown With Alex Thorn

06 Nov 2024
1h 2m
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This podcast explores how the recent Republican sweep in the US elections could shape the crypto industry. The surprising victory of the Republican candidate is viewed as a major boost for crypto, thanks to the new administration's supportive stance and the removal of key anti-crypto figures like Sherrod Brown from the...

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Why You Should Still Be Bullish ETH | Anthony Sassano

05 Nov 2024
1h 51m
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In this episode of the Bankless podcast, Anthony Sassano, a well-known advocate for Ethereum, addresses the criticisms surrounding Ethereum's price movements and future plans. He argues that while Ethereum's Layer 2 scaling solutions were initially seen as a burden, they actually play a crucial role in enhancing the ec...

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Do Based Rollups Solve Everything? | Justin Drake

04 Nov 2024
1h 50m
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In this podcast episode, the hosts dive deep into Ethereum's rollup-centric roadmap, exploring its strengths and weaknesses while highlighting the need for better liquidity and user experience. They break down the complexities of Layer 2 solutions and the promising AppChain concept, suggesting that adopting base rollup...

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ROLLUP: Bitcoin's ATH Run | AI Memecoin Meta | Blobs Price Discovery | Microsoft Buying Bitcoin?

01 Nov 2024
1h 6m
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In this podcast episode, the hosts dive into the latest trends in the cryptocurrency world, focusing on the remarkable rise of Bitcoin prices, the growing interest from institutions, and exciting developments in the Ethereum ecosystem. They discuss the key factors fueling Bitcoin's surge, including the potential impact...

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The AI Agent & Memecoin Thesis | Pantera’s Matt Stephenson

30 Oct 2024
1h 21m
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In this podcast episode, the hosts dive deep into the world of AI agents, setting them apart from traditional bots by emphasizing their autonomy and adaptability, much like economic agents. They provide historical context and share real-world examples, such as the GOAT memecoin, to illustrate how AI agents can influenc...

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Are L2s Extensions of Ethereum? | Kyle Samani & Max Resnick vs. David Hoffman & Jill Gunter

28 Oct 2024
47m
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In this podcast episode, the hosts dive into the intricate relationship between Ethereum and Layer 2 solutions, questioning whether these Layer 2s are genuine extensions of Ethereum or operate independently. The conversation explores various perspectives on what an "extension" really means, the economic interactions be...

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ROLLUP: Stripe's Billion Dollar Stablecoin Bet | Noteworthy Investor Longs BTC | Kraken's New L2 | Self Custody Is For Losers??

25 Oct 2024
59m
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In this podcast episode, the hosts dive deep into the current cryptocurrency market, examining significant trends in Bitcoin and Ethereum. They discuss how macroeconomic factors and regulatory changes shape the landscape, while also highlighting technological advancements like Layer 2 solutions. The conversation stress...

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Kraken's 'Ink' - the Newest L2 in the Optimism Superchain | Ben Jones & Andrew Koller

24 Oct 2024
54m
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In this podcast episode, we explore the fascinating journey of Ink, a user-friendly DeFi platform created by Kraken, focusing on its integration with the Optimism Superchain. Co-founders Andrew Koller and Ben Jones share valuable insights into Ink’s technical structure, decentralization strategies, and methods for attr...

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The Ethereum Roadmap Wars | Will Ethereum Win?

23 Oct 2024
1h 1m
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In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the criticisms surrounding Ethereum's roadmap, offering a thoughtful analysis of the concerns about its vision, challenges with Layer 2 integration, and the inconsistent user experience. They investigate the factors influencing market sentiment regarding Ethereum, the debat...

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ETH vs. SOL: A Professor's Take | Omid Malekan

21 Oct 2024
1h 41m
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In this podcast episode, Professor Omid Malekan explores the evolving role of Ethereum in traditional finance. He discusses the key differences between cryptocurrency and traditional financial systems, explains the core principles of blockchain technology, and emphasizes the importance of decentralization. Malekan unde...

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ROLLUP: $2B Polymarket Bet | Election Pump? | Ethereum Optimism | Trump 'WLFI' Launch

18 Oct 2024
1h 6m
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In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the exciting world of blockchain gaming and how Ethereum is evolving as a currency in Layer 2 ecosystems. They discuss the impact of geopolitical events on cryptocurrency markets, potential outcomes of the U.S. elections, and recent advancements in blockchain technology. Throu...

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