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In this panel discussion, Justin Drake introduces "Lean Ethereum," a vision leveraging Snarks for enhanced performance, security, and decentralization, divided into "beast mode" (scaling execution) and "fort mode" (uncompromising security). The conversation explores the shift towards scaling Ethereum's L1 using Snarks,...
In this episode of Bankless, Robbie Mitchnick, who runs crypto at BlackRock, discusses the current state of the crypto market with Ryan, addressing whether the current downturn is a bear trap or the end of a cycle. Mitchnick argues that the cycles are becoming less relevant due to factors like ETF inflows dwarfing the ...
In this episode of Bankless, Ryan is joined by Haseeb Qureshi to discuss the current state of the crypto market, including Bitcoin's price fluctuations and whether the bull market is over. They analyze the AI stock market's impact on crypto, the Balancer DeFi hack, and the potential fallout from the 10-10 liquidation e...
In this Bankless podcast episode, David interviews Haonan Li, co-founder and CEO of Codex, a stablecoin-focused layer 2 on Ethereum. Haonan discusses Codex's focus on becoming the cheapest venue for fiat-to-stablecoin swaps and cross-border FX transactions, differentiating it from other payment chains like Stripe's Tem...
In this Bankless podcast episode, Austin Adams interviews Sam Ragsdale from Merit Systems about x402, a protocol designed for gating access to API resources via crypto payments. Ragsdale explains the history of the 402 HTTP status code, its original intent for micropayments, and how it's now being realized with blockch...
In this Bankless podcast episode, Ryan interviews Mike Bird, an editor at The Economist and author of "The Land Trap," about the complexities of land as an asset. They discuss why it's become harder to afford homes, the downstream effects of expensive housing, and the financialization of land within the U.S. dollar sys...
In a panel discussion, Luke Gromen and the hosts analyze the debasement of the dollar, comparing the prices of assets like the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and homes in terms of dollars, gold, and Bitcoin. Gromen argues that the debasement is not a short-term trade but a secular trend, advising investors to buy dips rather than se...
In this episode of the Bankless podcast, Ryan and David discuss recent market trends, including the impact of Powell's speech on crypto and stock prices, and the potential for a gold catch-up trade. They delve into the implications of the Fed's monetary policy, including quantitative tightening and potential rate cuts,...
In this episode of Bankless, Sam Kazemian from Frax discusses the emerging trend of neobanking in the crypto space. He defines neobanks as fintech wrappers around traditional banks, offering better UX and easier transactions. The conversation explores how stablecoins and regulatory developments like the Genius Act are ...
In this episode of Bankless, hosts Austin Adams and Ryan Sean Adams interview Paul Grewal, Chief Legal Officer of Coinbase, and NBA player Tristan Thompson, uniting law and basketball through the lens of cryptocurrency. The discussion explores why pro athletes are drawn to crypto, with Tristan Thompson sharing his insi...
Ryan and David discuss the state of the crypto market, noting Bitcoin's slight increase for the week despite a general feeling of "Downtober." They explore potential future cycle scenarios, including topping out, a final push, or an extended cycle due to global liquidity. The conversation covers gold's performance, cen...
The Bankless podcast episode features Ryan, Austin Adams, Eddie Lazzarin, and Daren Matsuoka from A16Z Crypto discussing the state of crypto in 2025, focusing on the price innovation cycle, developer activity, and the increasing adoption of stablecoins. They analyze Bitcoin's market dominance, its correlation with gold...
Ryan interviews Michael Nadeau from the DeFi Report to discuss the current state of the crypto cycle. Nadeau shares his analysis indicating a shift to a risk-off position, citing concerns about high leverage, slowing trading volumes, and a lack of new buyers. He discusses on-chain metrics, realized profits, and global ...
In this episode of Bankless, Ryan hosts Felipe Montealegre and Proph3t to discuss Futarchy and its potential to revolutionize token governance. Proph3t defines Futarchy as governance by markets, where betting on proposals replaces voting, while Felipe emphasizes its role in maximizing token value. They explore how Futa...
The Bankless Weekly Roll-Up discusses the recent crypto market flash crash, potential causes like Trump's tariffs, and the implications of $19 billion in liquidations. They cover Binance listing fee controversies, a Chinese tech company building on Ethereum, and the U.S. government's strategic Bitcoin reserve. The host...
In this Bankless podcast episode, hosts Ryan and David interview Vlad Novakovski, the founder and CEO of Lighter, a newly launched ZK L2 Perp DEX on Ethereum. They discuss the benefits of building on Ethereum as a Layer 2, focusing on security, verifiability, and performance. Vlad addresses a recent market volatility e...
The Bankless podcast features an interview with CJ Hetherington, the founder of Limitless, a prediction market on the Base blockchain. The discussion begins with the recent controversy surrounding Binance's token listing fees, which CJ publicly disclosed after receiving an offer without an NDA. CJ expresses respect for...
In this episode of Bankless, Ryan is joined by Tom Lee and Arthur Hayes to discuss the current state of the crypto market, focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum. They analyze Bitcoin's all-time high, the dynamics between Bitcoin and other tokens, and the increasing institutional interest in Ethereum, particularly through Bi...
Ryan and David discuss the current state of the crypto market, including Bitcoin's recent all-time high, BNB's surge, and the rise of Asian tokens. They analyze Ray Dalio and Christine Lagarde's perspectives on Bitcoin, debate whether central banks will adopt crypto, and highlight Luxembourg's investment in Bitcoin. Th...
In this episode of Bankless, David and Ryan explore the burgeoning world of prediction markets, defining what they are and differentiating them from sports betting platforms. They discuss major players like Polymarket and Kalshi, including their origins, functionalities, and regulatory landscapes, highlighting Polymark...
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