Best Kapital Podcasts (2024)

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[Teaser] Vol.2 Interview #5 - The Defensible Iron Man w/ Neil Kapit 2:06

5d ago2:06

2:06

Today in Bonus Feed Land, the irrepressible Neil Kapit takes the stand as a character witness for that plucky upstart Tony Stark! Neil asserts that, while Iron Man might not be the most beloved superhero on the left, the pathos and self-sacrifice of this demon-haunted Avenger speak to a far more interesting human being than the movies or Mark Milla…

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How ipxETH Opens The Floodgates for Institutions w/ @0xSami - Flywheel #114 1:07:06

2h ago1:07:06

1:07:06

In this week's episode, 0xSami reveals the first major news in Redacted's metamorphosis into Dinero with ipxETH, a first-of-its-kind income fund from Nomura's Digital Asset Unit, Laser Digital Group. 0xSami reveals how the collaboration was forged and emphasizes the importance of distribution for DeFi. Follow Flywheel Twitter: https://twitter.com/F…

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The Perpification of Real World Assets on Ostium w/ Kaledora - Flywheel #113 1:20:21

2h ago1:20:21

1:20:21

Watch the full EP to dive into how Ostium is bringing the “perpification” of RWAs to the masses 🥇 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Background 15:08 Tokenization vs. Purpification 21:12 Focus on FX, Commodities, and Indices 26:12 The Role of Oracles 28:35 Building Ostium’s Oracles 35:09 Consensus and Verification 38:33 Settlement in Ostium 45:41 Ch…

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How Royco Empowers Liquidity Providers w/ Jai Bhavani - Flywheel #112 1:10:07

3d ago1:10:07

1:10:07

Jay from Royco discusses the background and motivation behind the creation of Royco. He shares his journey in the DeFi space and how it led to the development of Rari Capital and eventually Royco which aims to bring efficiency to liquidity on-chain by creating a two-sided marketplace for liquidity providers and seekers. Royco is set to launch soon,…

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The Power of Movement w/ Rushi - Flywheel #111 59:26

10d ago59:26

59:26

In this conversation, DeFi Dave interviews Rishi, the founder of Movement, a layer two solution on Ethereum. They discuss Rishi's background, the development of Movement, and the applications being built on the platform. Rishi highlights the importance of security in DeFi and the need for a high-throughput virtual machine. The conversation also tou…

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Three-Year Anniversary AMA Episode! 1:34:17

11d ago1:34:17

1:34:17

Thank you all for a wonderful three years of Collective Action Comics! Please find attached the answers to all your burning questions. I tried my best to answer each one with the appropriate proportion of sass and humility. Here's to the future! Very proud to be fighting for it alongside all of you.(Please don't X-communicate me for having once lik…

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How to Understand Proof of Liquidity on Berachain w/ Cami & Cap'n Jack Bearow - Flywheel #110 1:05:57

17d ago1:05:57

1:05:57

In this episode of Flywheel, host DeFi Dave engages with Jack and Cami from BeraChain. The groups talks about Bera’s proof of liquidity system, contrasting its functionalities with traditional DeFi protocols like Curve. They also discuss validator rewards, ecosystem incentives, and optimizing BGT rewards. Additionally, the talk extends to unlocking…

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Bringing Real Utility to NFTs with ERC-6551 w/ Benny G, Jimmy X, & Greg - Flywheel #109 56:50

29d ago56:50

56:50

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kapital K delve into the innovative world of ERC-6551 and Token Bound Accounts. The discussion features Benny, the author of the ERC-6551 standard, along with Jimmy and Greg from Agent. They explore the intricacies of token-bound accounts, their potential applications, and how they could significantl…

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Asymmetry’s Recipe For Boosted Yields w/ Hannah & Justin - Flywheel #108 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kapital K dive deep into the world of Asymmetry Finance with special guests Justin and Hannah. They explore the technical intricacies of Asymmetry's innovative yield products, including their staking, restaking, and synthetic dollar solutions. The conversation highlights the challenges and strategies…

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Confessions of a 5th Cycle Veteran w/ Gammichan - Flywheel #107 1:33:27

2M ago1:33:27

1:33:27

Watch the full EP to learn about Gammi's legendary lore as well as his adversity and triumphs from 13+ years being in crypto 🙌 Timestamps ⏱️ (00:00) Introduction to Flywheel (02:46) Guest Introduction (03:50) Gammi’s Crypto Journey Begins (04:14) Early Bitcoin Mining Days (06:50) The Rise and Fall of Early Crypto (17:01) Discovering Chainlink (21:5…

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Make American Crypto Great Again w/ Alex Golubitsky 1:05:28

2M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

In this episode of Flywheel, host DeFi Dave welcomes back Alex Golubitsky for a third time. They dive into recent regulatory shifts in the U.S., highlighting the bipartisan support for the Fit 21 Act, challenges with the SEC's SAB 121, and the potential impact of the Bitcoin ETF approval. They also discuss the innovative solutions presented by Meta…

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Your Playbook For Ordinals-Inspired Heroglyphs w/ 0xMaki & Glovin 1:26:27

2M ago1:26:27

1:26:27

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kiet are joined by 0xMaki and Glovin from Heroglyphs. Learn how Solo Stakers of ETH can mint memecoins and NFTs using Heroglyphs. The guests dive into the technical nuances of encoding graffiti on the Ethereum blockchain, the coordination game, liquidity pools, and harbinger tax systems. The episode …

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[Teaser] Vol.2 Interview #4 - Untimely Comics: A Marvelous History of Virulence w/ Shaun Corley 1:43

2M ago1:43

1:43

Today in Bonus Feed Land, friend of the show Shaun Corley takes Nat on a historical jaunt through a catalog of Marvel's earliest anticommunist stories and characters all the way up to some of their more recent racist depictions of dastardly foreigners.Find the full episode on the Patreon!(A contribution to MECA has been made in Shaun's name in appr…

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Capturing EigenLayer’s Risks and Rewards w/ YieldNest's Deo and Dan - Flywheel #104 54:59

2M ago54:59

54:59

In this episode of Flywheel, hosts DeFi Dave and Kapital K introduce YieldNest, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing the way users engage with liquid re-staking protocols (LRTs) and Automated Validator Selections (AVSs). Joined by YieldNest founders Deo (Amadeo Brands) and Dan, the conversation dives deep into the mechanics of re-staking, the as…

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Memecoins, Airdrops, and Metas w/ Monkey Rothschild - Flywheel #103 1:06:27

3M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

In this episode of Flywheel, host Defi Dave goes solo with guest Monkey Rothschild, to explore the current state of the crypto market, including trends in meme coins, airdrops, and the performance of various tokens. They discuss the evolution of the market since Monkey's last appearance, focusing on the impact of Bitcoin ETFs, the rise of meme coin…

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Breaking down $EIGEN, Restaking, Bitcoin and more w/ Tarun Chitra - Flywheel #102 1:07:57

3M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

In this episode of Flywheel, we had on Tarun from Gauntlet and Robot Ventures and special guest-host Chunda from Ion Protocol dive deep into the latest topics in crypto. They discuss the Eigen token's potential success and challenges, the tokenomics behind it, and decentralized systems' needs for attribution to ensure participant accountability. Th…

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Innovating on Bitcoin with Alisia Painter from Botanix Labs - Flywheel #101 1:24:47

3M ago1:24:47

1:24:47

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Alisia from Botanix Labs details their journey in pioneering a Bitcoin DeFi. The episodes cover the project's inception on creating a Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin that's compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, aiming to revive BTC's innovative spark. 00:00 Welcome to Flywheel: Your Cry…

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Revolutionizing Fair Launches w/ Fjord Foundry - Flywheel #100 1:24:13

3M ago1:24:13

1:24:13

In this episode of Flywheel, we invited YamsI, Head of BD & strategy and VoKe from the Fjord Foundry team to discuss their Liquidity Bootstrapping Platform and its approach to revolutionizing token launches. We explore the mechanisms of LBPs, the strategies for ensuring fair launches, and the significance of market makers in maintaining post-launch…

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Unlocking the Power of the Optimism Superchain w/ Josh Wadinski - Flywheel #99 1:30:25

3M ago1:30:25

1:30:25

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Josh Wadinski from Optimism. The show covers Optimisms alignment with Ethereum's principles and its focus on sustainability, public goods, and community involvement. Discussions cover Optimism's technology, governance structure, retroactive public goods funding, and the strive for decentrali…

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What DeFi Can Learn From Chipped w/ Winny.eth - Flywheel #98 1:03:57

4M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave interviews Winnie, the founder of Chipped, a project that aims to make crypto more accessible and fun for non-crypto native users. Winnie is creating human-centered products that don't focus solely on financialization. They also touch on the role of social media and the need for restraint in hyper-financializa…

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Culture is Everything - Pump.fun with Alon - Flywheel #97 1:11:22

4M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave interviews Alon, the co-founder of Pump .Fun, a meme coin launch pad. They discuss the power of memes in culture and crypto, the split in crypto culture between institutionalization and meme coin degen energy, and the importance of culture in crypto projects. They also delve into the birth of Pump .Fun and not…

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Unpacking Crypto's Modular Thesis w/ Nairolf - Flywheel #96 58:01

4M ago58:01

58:01

In this episode of Flywheel, DeFi Dave and Nairolf discuss the concept of modularity in the blockchain space. They explore the significance of modularization and its potential impact on the industry. They also delve into the example of Dymension, a modular project that allows for customization and deployment of roll-ups. Overall, the conversation h…

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Baseline Markets is Revolutionizing Tokenomics w/ Fully Allocated and Indigo - Flywheel #95 1:17:26

4M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

In this conversation, DeFi Dave and Kiet discuss the origins and development of Baseline Markets with Fully Allocated and Indigo, a DeFi primitive that aims to create a fairer and more transparent tokenomics system. They explore the differences between Jimbo and White Lotus, the challenges faced after a hack, and the process of building Baseline on…

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The State of Stablecoins w/ CurveCap - Flywheel #94 1:20:14

5M ago1:20:14

1:20:14

In this conversation, DeFi Dave and Capital K discuss various topics related to the Curve ecosystem, including the performance of crvUSD, the release of LlamaLend, and the future of the Curve ecosystem. They also touch on the impact of the Uniswap fee switch and the rise of Ethena. They also discuss the launch of Fraxtal and its role in the Frax ec…

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It's a wrap? - Show up date 22:04

5M ago22:04

22:04

It’s a Wrap? In which Ben provides an update what’s on he’s mind and thoughts on the future of the show. You can access D’Oh! Kapital’s back capital here on your favorite app or at D'oh! Kapital | RSS.com Thank you to guests that have provided their contributions to D’Oh! for nearly 4 years. To our Patreon’s your support has meant that this show ha…

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The Empress of West Ham w/ Birb - Flywheel #93 1:23:44

5M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

In this episode, DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Birb, the Empress of West Ham and BD and growth expert at OtterSec. She told us about the importance of vibes in crypto culture, the role of business development in the industry, and the birth and growth of the West Ham community. Birb shared her journey through crypto to finding purpose at OtterSec. We…

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Boosted (Re)staking with Zaros - Alphabytes #8 14:21

5M ago14:21

14:21

Zaros is a perpetual DEX powered by boosted staking and restaking LSDs and LRTs, offering up to 100x leverage on trading and increased APY for liquidity providers. The test net for Zaros is set to launch on February 28th, with a trading competition and special rewards for participants. The platform focuses on user experience and aims to provide a t…

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Building On-Chain Rep w/ David Phelps of Joke Race - Flywheel #92 1:05:56

5M ago1:05:56

1:05:56

In this episode, DeFi Dave explores the concept of on-chain reputation and its potential in the world of Web3. He interviews David Phelps, the founder of Joke Race, to discuss the power of social Legos and the unique opportunities that Web3 offers. They also explore the importance of leveraging data in Web3 and the challenges and opportunities of m…

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Everything You Need to Know About Fraxtal w/ Frax Founder Sam Kazemian - Flywheel #91 1:26:34

6M ago1:26:34

1:26:34

In this episode the Flywheel team DeFi Dave and Kiet interview Sam Kazemian, the founder of Frax, to discuss the launch of Fraxtal, a modular L2 blockchain. We grill Sam Kazemian on what we should expect from Fraxtal, how it will function with Flox, boosting, and blockspace incentives. We also discussed the long-term view of Frax and their goal of …

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ta DA!!! – Fraxtal’s innovative DA layer - Cryptovestor's Alpha Corner #13 12:04

6M ago12:04

12:04

In this episode of Cryptovestor's Alpha Corner, Sam and Cryptovestor discuss the concept of data availability and its importance for Fraxtal. They explore how Fraxtal, a modular roll-up using the OP stack, breaks down the properties of a blockchain and allows different functions to be handled by different parts. They also discuss the incentives for…

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How f(x) Protocol will launch fxUSD backed with sfrxETH - AlphaBytes #5 16:41

6M ago16:41

16:41

@kmets_ & @cryptocrouguer walked us through how their new stablecoin is designed & what they plan for future incentives to drive the flywheel of growth

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QiDAO Launches on Fraxtal with Points Redistribution - AlphaBytes #4 9:57

6M ago9:57

9:57

Summary In this conversation, DeFi Dave and Benjamin discuss QiDAO’s integration with Fraxtal and the benefits it brings to stablecoin users. They cover topics such as creating CDPs on Fraxtal, lowering the cost of capital, distributing Frax points, and the first mover advantage. They also highlight the security and isolation features of QiDAO and …

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Crypto BD Secrets w/ Seraphim - Flywheel #90 1:30:32

6M ago1:30:32

1:30:32

In this week's episode we have on the man himself, the BD god Seraphim. He leads us through his journey of taking the biggest DeFi protocols in the world ever higher, telling the history of Euler, Lido and now his current role at Ethena. ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do wi…

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Is it a Protocol or an On-Chain Business w/ Fiskantes - Flywheel #89 1:26:38

6M ago1:26:38

1:26:38

Get 20% extra Kelp DAO Points: https://www.kelpdao.xyz/?utm_source=flywheeldefi In this week's episode we have on Fiskantes, one of the Partners at Zee Prime VC Fund and overall crypto degenerate. Fisky started like many in crypto as a poker player and then transitioned into allocating capital. We talked to him about his current market views, what …

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Everything Berachain w/ Smokey the Bera | Flywheel #88 1:25:02

6M ago1:25:02

1:25:02

In this episode we had the man himself, Smokey the Bera to talk about the upcoming launch of Berachain. Join us as we dive into Bear's origin's, its novel Proof of Liquidity Mechanics and how Smokey is meme-ing the world into a better future. ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to …

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Blueberry's DeFi Super Terminal w/ Slater Heil - Flywheel #87 1:05:06

7M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

In this week's episode Slater Heil from Blueberry joins the show to talk about Blueberry and Bloom, two DeFi protocols which are brining undercollateralized leverage and RWA yields to DeFi. DeFi Dave and Kiet interviewed Slater about his goal to be a prime brokerage, T-Bill yields, the Blueberry Token and TBY's I~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel maili…

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The Team Helping PayPal Enter DeFi w/ Trident Digital - Flywheel #86 1:21:29

7M ago1:21:29

1:21:29

In this week's episode, we have on Anthony DeMartino and Mason Vollum from Trident Digital. We were introduced to them, as they are facilitating stablecoin growth for Paypal's PYUSD, issued by Paxos. We wanted to bring them on the episode because of PYUSD's budding relationship with Frax. We learned a lot about the opportunities and difficulties of…

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Can there be members power in a union? CPSU elections with Jordana Colvin and Chris Warren 39:18

7M ago39:18

39:18

In which we hear about how members can have power in in their union by contesting the rare thing that is a genuine union election in Australia. Benno chats with union activists Jordana Colvin and Chris Warren from Democracy4CPSU a rank and file union group. Who organised a serious challenge to the leadership in the recent Community and Public Secto…

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Bootstrapping a $150m Stablecoin with Richard from Prisma Finance - Flywheel #85 1:18:47

7M ago1:18:47

1:18:47

In this week's episode we have on Richard from Prisma, we've been wanting him to come on the show for a couple of months now, as the LSD stablecoin protocol has been one of the fastest growing of Frax's partners last year. We spoke with him on a variety of topics that included bootstrapping Prisma, navigating its launch, its wild growth, and plans …

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Frax & Flywheel Year in Review - Flywheel #84 1:21:51

7M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

In the last episode of 2023 for Flywheel, we review the entire year's major events and milestones of the year for Frax. We covers our funding & grant applications, the launch of veFPIS, the CR vote, the USDC depeg event, the Shapella upgrade, educational incentives, and the Zuzalu conference and everything else that happened this year.…

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Capturing the Culture w/ loldefi - Flywheel #83 1:54:38

7M ago1:54:38

1:54:38

In this Episode of Flywheel with DeFiDave and KapitalK, we invited on crypto's tastemaker loldefi. We spoke about his transition from fashion to crypto, the differences and similarities between the two industries, the experience of reviewing ICOs, the success of loldefi merch, and the creation of the Who Anon book. https://twitter.com/loldefi Takea…

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How Premia is Simplifying Options On-Chain w/ DK and vxCozy - Flywheel #82 2:05:14

8M ago2:05:14

2:05:14

🚀 Overview: In this episode of Flywheel DeFi, hosts DeFi Dave and 0xKapitalK engage in a riveting conversation with DK and vxCozy from Premia. This discussion delves into the intricate workings of Premia's DeFi options platform, with a special focus on their recent FXS integration. Gain insights into how Premia is reshaping the DeFi options arena, …

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A 1000 Rollup Future w/ Hilmar and Luis of Gelato - Flywheel #81 1:45:15

8M ago1:45:15

1:45:15

In episode #81 of Flywheel, we delve deep into the innovative realm of blockchain technology with Hilmar and Luis from Gelato Network. They share their visionary insights on a future powered by a thousand rollups, dissecting both the complexities and potential of this rapidly evolving landscape. 🚀 Key Discussion Points: The anticipated emergence of…

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The Stablecoin Bull Run w/ DeFiDad - Flywheel #80 1:34:31

8M ago1:34:31

1:34:31

In this week's episode of Flywheel with DeFiDave and Kapital K we had on DeFiDad, host of The Edge podcast and super positive educator. His thorough understanding of stablecoins, DeFi protocols, and his ability to simplify intricate concepts make him a valuable pillar in the DeFi community. DeFiDad is such a refreshing person to be around, he drips…

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Next-Gen Composable Leverage w/ Corey Caplan of Dolomite - Flywheel #79 1:30:21

8M ago1:30:21

1:30:21

🚀 In this thrilling episode of Flywheel, we're joined by Corey Caplan, CEO and Co-founder of Leavitt Innovations and Director of the Dolomite Foundation. Recommended by the esteemed WenMoon, Corey brings his extensive knowledge and insights into the world of DeFi and crypto to our show. 🌐 What is Dolomite? Dolomite is a cutting-edge decentralized m…

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Frax is DeFi’s Center of Gravity w/ Winter Soldier - Flywheel #78 1:44:43

9M ago1:44:43

1:44:43

In this week's episode we are joined by Winter Soldier, who we invited on to discuss his epic Frax thread. It's an extremely well written deep dive into the Frax ecosystem and we love it. Check out www.flywheeldefi.com to read through the thread so you can follow along with DeFiDave, Kiet and Winter Soldier. ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing l…

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[Teaser] Vol.2 Interview #3 - Grist for the Millar w/ Elizabeth Sandifer 2:53

9M ago2:53

2:53

Today in Bonus Feed Land, we laugh! We cry! The great critic and writer Elizabeth Sandifer walks Nat through Mark Millar from his earliest work (it might surprise you) to his most recent corporate gambit (it won't)! https://www.eruditorumpress.com/last-war-in-albionhttps://www.patreon.com/elizabethsandifer----------Email: collectiveactioncomics@gma…

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Ethereum's Cloak of Invisibility w/ Nocturne - Flywheel #77 1:38:10

9M ago1:38:10

1:38:10

In this week's episode we have on Luke from Nocturne who tells us how they are bringing back private transactions to Ethereum. ~~~~ Subscribe to the Flywheel mailing list: https://flywheeldefi.com ~~~~ Have ETH but don't know what to do with it? Swap it to FrxETH for the highest staking yields in crypto. https://app.frax.finance/frxeth/mint ~~~~ Wa…

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Australian Unions must fight for better pay - Support Members United in CPSU PSU Group elections 33:51

9M ago33:51

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In which we hear that we need Australian unions to fight for working people more than ever. And why Benno is supporting the challenge to the CPSU leadership this election. Data on Australia’s can be found here Wage Price Index and here Consumer Price Index at the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Jordana Colvin, Members United, quoted in Rate rise a…

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Prisma Wars and “DropLock” - Cryptovestor's Alpha Corner #6 13:37

9M ago13:37

13:37

This week could be a game-changer for Frax, yet the buzz is oddly quiet. With Convex Finance and Prisma Finance on board, we're peeling back the layers of an innovative DeFi strategy that could shake the foundations of digital finance. 🤯 💥 Highlights: Prisma Finance's launch and its rapid TVL growth Convex's strategy on Prisma token locks The “drop…

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