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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.
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Want to build a personal brand without feeling fake as f*ck? Hosted by personal branding experts Sun Yi, Authentic As F*ck Podcast brings you behind the scenes of branding a personal brand. Tune in every Monday to get practical tips and inspiration to help build your personal brand that's authentic to YOU!
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Design Unframed

Nik Lakeev and Ningfei Ou

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The design podcast that believes that every pixel has a story. Nik Lakeev and Ningfei Ou team up as co-hosts to navigate the crossroads of product design, technology, and the creative journey. Design Unframed features insightful dialogues with diverse creative visionaries, revealing the untold stories embedded within their work. Based in Berlin.
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Every bike racer needs deserves to have their story told. Every bike holds a history of adventures that live with the exaggerated tales that are told over and over again to anyone close enough to hear them. Freebooter is dedicated to help guide you through the rough waters of being a privateer with stories of inspiration, tips on how to be a better racer, and to talk about the products that will help you hunt gold.
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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. Addition…
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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 h…
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Chapters 00:00 Understanding People Pleasing vs. Generosity 04:09 The Influence of Negative Self-Opinions on People Pleasing 08:02 Overcoming Triggers and Reprogramming Autopilot Responses 35:18 Feeling Helpless in Communication 37:48 Black and White Thinking 45:02 The Road to Confidence 49:21 The Importance of Self-Commitment 53:31 Helping Individ…
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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 whet…
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Eugene Rogan on "The Damascus Events: The 1860 Massacre and the Destruction of the Old Ottoman World" (Allen Lane). The book examines how in July 1860 Damascus exploded in communal violence when a mostly Muslim crowd tried to exterminate the Christian community, after hundreds of years of relative peace and coexistence. Become a member on Patreon o…
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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 comm…
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:47 The Power of Authenticity and Transparency 06:04 Being Coachable and Following Through 09:28 Building a Successful Business in the Insurance Industry 13:29 Recruiting and Leading a Team: Selling the Dream 24:17 The Power of Consistency in Sales 25:22 The Importance of Conviction in Selling 29:28 Overcoming the Fear…
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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. Final…
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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 s…
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:35 The Power of PR for Building a Personal Brand 06:02 The CPR Method: Crafting a Pitch That Grabs Journalists' Attention 13:34 The Importance of Confidence and Advocacy in PR 21:45 Positioning Yourself as an Authoritative Voice 25:15 The Simplicity of PR: Writing a Pitch and Sending It Out 29:27 The Im…
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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 a…
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Umit Kurt on "The Armenians of Aintab: The Economics of Genocide in an Ottoman Province" (Harvard University Press). The book draws on archival sources, memoirs, personal papers, oral accounts and property liquidation records to detail the dispossession of Antep's Armenian community and the transfer of their wealth to Ottoman and later Turkish Musl…
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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 pol…
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 06:00 Innovation and Entrepreneurial Mindset 08:25 The Power of Sales and Impact 15:03 Competition, Education, and Excellence 29:01 Transition to Mega Deals 31:30 The Power of Pivoting and Self-Reflection 45:51 The Importance of AI and Sustainability 48:13 Pivoting from a Bad Business Idea 51:09 Confidence…
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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 pote…
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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 bu…
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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…
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 03:05 Childhood in Nigeria and Upbringing 08:27 Traveling to the United States and Cultural Differences 16:04 Taking Responsibility for Success 22:13 Maturity and Inherent Age in African DNA 25:06 Introversion and Extroversion 27:47 The Gift of Noticing and Observing 29:53 The US: Living in a Bubble…
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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 protocol…
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Ozge Samanci on her graphic novel “Evil Eyes Sea” (Uncivilized Books). The semi-autobiographical story is a murder mystery centred on a group of students at Istanbul's Boğaziçi University in the 1990s. It follows up from her highly successful graphic novel “Dare to Disappoint”. Become a member on Patreon or Substack to support Turkey Book Talk. Mem…
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Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Focus on Storytelling 02:30 Childhood and Pursuing Creative Interests 05:23 Parental Support and Encouragement 07:56 Creating Positive Experiences and Building Confidence 10:08 The Joy of Publishing and Sharing Creative Work 14:27 High School Years and Finding Social Comfort 20:24 Working as a Lifeguard and Swimming …
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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 secur…
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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 capi…
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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person. So excited to share in Episode 105 of the AAF podcast: Your True Calling Will Find You Once You Stop Trying with Erwin B. Valencia. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about en…
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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 w…
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Sami Kent on “The Endless Country: A Personal Journey Through Turkey’s First Hundred Years” (Picador). The book paints a portrait of Turkey by combining accounts of key events with Sami’s personal reflections on growing up learning about his paternal homeland from afar, before coming to work in the country as a journalist. Become a member to suppor…
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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person. So excited to share in Episode 104 of the AAF podcast: Glo Atanmo's Journey From A Broke Travel Blogger To A Thriving Entrepreneur. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about en…
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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 …
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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person. So excited to share in Episode 103 of the AAF podcast: How Magic Brings People Together With Jay Jay Live. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storyt…
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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 th…
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Istanbul-based photojournalist Bradley Secker discusses his work on migration, LGBT+ asylum seekers in the Middle East and Europe, the difficulties of practicing journalism in Turkey and the broader state of photojournalism. Become a member to support Turkey Book Talk on Patreon or Substack. Members get a 35% discount on all Turkey/Ottoman History …
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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 …
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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person. So excited to share in Episode 102 of the AAF podcast: How Recognizing Patterns Helped Eric Siu Level Up His Business. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurshi…
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In this episode, Ludwig from Sorella Labs and Muto from Ethos, two AVS builders, join to discuss the potential of restaked ETH and attributable security to revolutionize DeFi. They dive into how AVSs offer a scalable alternative to rollups by leveraging restaking to enable customizable off-chain execution while preserving the benefits of shared L1 …
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In this jam-packed episode, we dive into Starkware's million dollar initiative to scale Bitcoin with ZK tech, debate the implications of looming ETH ETF approvals, and discuss how the largest rate cutting cycle of our lifetimes could supercharge crypto. We also break down Coinbase's new Web3 wallet, the convergence of crypto infrastructure, and why…
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In this special episode, the Jason and Mike announce the launch of Expansion, a new Blockworks podcast focusing on the modular blockchain ecosystem. Expansion hosts Rex and NoSleepJon aim to explore the modular design concepts and architectural principles in the blockchain space. They highlight the benefits and challenges of modularity, the cultura…
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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person. So excited to share in Episode 101 of the AAF podcast: Ryan Alford On Being Resourceful & Making Money. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and storytell…
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In this episode, Keone from Monad and Zon from Initia to discuss the spectrum between modular and integrated blockchain designs. They explore the tradeoffs in decentralization, performance and scalability between the two approaches. They explore AppChains, rollups, composability challenges in modular systems, EVM compatibility, and when to scale bl…
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In this episode, we dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of liquid restaking. Our expert panel unpacks the history and rise of Liquid Restaking Tokens, exploring LRT design, yield strategies, the leverage dynamics between LRTs and Eigen Layer, and the potential impact of introducing multi-assets like Bitcoin. We examine the challenges posed by…
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Bilge Yesil on “Talking Back to the West: How Turkey Uses Counter-Hegemony to Reshape the Global Communication Order” (University of Illinois Press). The book examines how Erdogan's regime has mobilised English-language media to counter foreign criticism and project Turkey as a rising power opposed to Western imperialism, supposedly giving a voice …
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In this episode, the guys debate whether Democrats can reverse course before the upcoming election. They also discuss the rise and fall of meme coins, despite Iggy Azalea's recent token launch. The conversation then shifts to the challenges facing Bitcoin's L2 development, OpenAI's legal battles over celebrity rights and employee NDAs, and Nvidia's…
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Authentic As F*ck is a podcast all about storytelling. I have conversations with entrepreneurs, and creators, hear their stories, and how these stories shaped the person. So excited to share in Episode 100 of the AAF podcast: Laura Belgray On Being Unapologetically Lazy Person. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship and story…
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In this episode we are joined by Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer, to discuss the current state and future potential of restaking. The conversation covers Eigenlayer's rapidly growing ecosystem of actively validated services (AVS), the different types of security guarantees made possible by restaking, and how restaking can benefit both externa…
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In this episode, the crew dives into discuss the 75% odds of an ETH ETF approval this month. They unpack the implications of ETH ETFs on crypto market structure and institutional adoption. The conversation also covers the evolving regulatory landscape and the backlash against Yuga Labs over their CryptoPunks moves. Finally, they debate the future o…
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