Best Sam Jonas Podcasts (2024)

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Is Crypto Ready for the Big Leagues? | Roundup 51:17

27m ago51:17

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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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The Bear Case for Shared Security | S8 E8 | Sunny & Toghrul 1:22:07

19m ago1:22:07

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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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Episode 11 - Ben Seymour - Fitness, Ultra Running and Business 1:02:42

1h ago1:02:42

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Ben was a professional rugby union player before jumping into the fitness industry, specifically long distance ultra running events which includes Atacama Crossing, Bali Hope and the Kosci 100. Ben is now preparing for one of the hardest ultra races in the world, the TDS race at UTMB. Away from running and fitness, Ben spends his time being a busin…

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Season Five: Jonas Alt, Bar Manager of the legendary Sweetwater nightclub 19:41

6h ago19:41

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For our first live music venue guest, we welcome Jonas Alt the Bar Manager of the legendary Sweetwater Nightclub in Mill ValleyBy Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Jonas Alt

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Deep Dive: The CAKE Framework & Building a One Click Experience | Hart Lambur & Stephane Gosselin 1:18:09

1h ago1:18:09

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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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Episode 10 - Warren Proctor 1:05:11

8d ago1:05:11

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Warren Proctor was a former Professional Fighter, Commando in the Australian Army Special Forces, Combat Veteran, Ultra Marathon Runner, Adventure Race Athlete and Mountaineer. We covered all the topics above, and his mindset and mentality that has seen him conquer many challenges in life.By Sam Bamford

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A New Era: Trump’s Impact on Crypto and Innovation in the U.S. 1:14:19

5d ago1:14:19

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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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EthCC Campside Chat: Protocols, Ecosystems, Community & Tokens | Vitalik Buterin & Christopher Goes 1:08:09

6h ago1:08:09

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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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Episode 9 - James Fantasia 1:14:02

13d ago1:14:02

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James Fantasia is a father, former SANFL player, SANFL General Manager Game Development (1991-1995), Adelaide Football Club Recruiting Manager (1995-2007), Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Football General Manager and current CEO of the Norwood Football Club Football. James and I spoke about AFL football club management, recruitment dynamics, lifestyl…

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Episode 8 - Gabriel McKenna-Lieschke 1:01:03

7d ago1:01:03

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Gabe is an athlete, track cyclist and model. Gabe unfortunately tore his bicep tendon whilst in the gym, went in for a routine surgery repair and woke up 20 days later with an amputated right arm. Gabe's story is one of resilience and perseverance through incredible odds. Gabe is now training up for the Paralympic team with hopes of competing for A…

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A Fresh Take on Shared Security | S8 E7 | Misha Putiatin 1:19:47

4d ago1:19:47

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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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A New Era for U.S. Regulations | Roundup 1:07:50

8d ago1:07:50

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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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Ethereum’s Path Forward: Aligning Security and Monetary Policy | S8 E6 | Hasu & Justin Drake 1:31:19

11d ago1:31:19

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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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Episode 7 - Ryan Fox 1:02:41

28d ago1:02:41

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Ryan Fox is a father, husband, former rifleman/paratrooper/combat veteran in the Australian Military, former firefighter and now business /gym owner. Ryan deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 with myself, we talked military, Afghanistan 2012, returning home after deployments and much more.By Sam Bamford

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Harnessing the Untapped Potential of Bitcoin Staking | S8 E5 | David Tse 1:20:16

18d ago1:20:16

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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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Season Five: Scott Beattie, cocktail pioneer and bar consultant at Watershed 27:19

25d ago27:19

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We welcome Scott Beattie, the author of 2008’s “Artisanal Cocktails: Drinks Inspired by the Seasons from the Bar at Cyrus” and is the man behind the bar programs at Barndiva, Goose and Gander, Spoonbar, Meadowood, and Hog Island in San Francisco, and now Watershed in Mill Valley.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Scott Beattie

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Episode 6 - Kendrick Louis 1:03:30

1M ago1:03:30

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Kendrick Louis is a father, husband, professional athlete, 2020 Nurti-Grain Ironman Series Champion and owner of Louis Media and The Morning Club. Kendrick and I discussed his professional athlete career, morning routines, sacrifices made by him and those around him and much more.By Sam Bamford

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How ZK Accounts Expand dApp Limits | John, Uma, & Zaki 57:41

25d ago57:41

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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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Episode 5 - Tom Jonas 1:01:26

1M ago1:01:26

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Tom Jonas is a father, husband, former AFL player/captain of the Port Adelaide Football Club and is a co-owner of Heydiddle Wines. Tom and I discussed his football career, leadership roles and life after footy.By Sam Bamford

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Will the Fed Cut Rates in 2024? | Roundup 58:49

29d ago58:49

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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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Episode 4 - John Platten 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

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John Platten is a father, husband, former VFL/AFL player, Brownlow Medalist, business owner and much more. We discussed his early life, growing up being 1-9 children in housing trust, losing his father at the age of 18 and the amazing career he had.By Sam Bamford

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How AVSs Enable Scalable, Secure and Customizable Execution | S8 E4 | Ludwig & Muto 1:33:32

1M ago1:33:32

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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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Crypto's Great Rate Cut Cycle | Roundup 54:11

1M ago54:11

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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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Exploring Crypto's Modular Path | Rex & NoSleepJon 47:32

1M ago47:32

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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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The Modular Integration Spectrum | Keone & Zon 1:04:18

1M ago1:04:18

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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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The Power Dynamics of Liquid Restaking | S8 E3 | Sam, Krane, & Clayton 1:13:23

1M ago1:13:23

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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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Episode 3 - Steve McKenna 1:05:30

2M ago1:05:30

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Steve McKenna is a father, husband, pro ironman athlete and business owner of "Nerd Belts". This is not your typical triathlon or ironman podcast you'd expect from a guest like Steve, we discussed some of the harder topics in regards to being a professional athlete, work/life balance and the sacrifices made by him and those around him.…

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Can the Ineos Grenadiers threaten the big four at the Tour de France? 40:48

2M ago40:48

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The Critérium du Dauphiné starts on Sunday and the Tour de Suisse takes place soon after, and both races are clear indicators that the Tour de France is now just weeks away. Top of the menu in July, of course, will be the much-hyped and long-awaited clash between the big four – Jonas Vingegaard, Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič. But…

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Is Crypto Bipartisan Now? | Roundup 1:05:45

1M ago1:05:45

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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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Exploring EigenLayer and The Future of Ethereum Security | S8 E2 | Sreeram Kannan 1:50:58

2M ago1:50:58

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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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Tadej Pogačar's Giro win and what it augurs for the Tour de France 41:06

2M ago41:06

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In the end, the biggest obstacles to a Tadej Pogačar victory in the Giro d'Italia were a few over-excited fans giving him an unwelcome push on Monte Grappa. The Slovenian now says that he will chill, and then come back for the kill, only this time at the Tour de France... In the wake of Pogačar's six stage wins that carried him to the largest winni…

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Episode 2 - Brett Sparnon 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

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Brett Sparnon is a father, husband, exercise physiologist by trade, specialising in workplace, health and wellbeing fields. Brett also has excellent leadership credentials in local community, sports and business. We discussed a book written by James Kerr called "Legacy" which is about the New Zealand All Blacks and their driving culture to be the b…

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How ETH ETFs Will Reshape Crypto | Roundup 1:05:12

2M ago1:05:12

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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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Tours of Britain saved, Sam Bennett targets the Tour 35:33

2M ago35:33

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After months of uncertainty, British Cycling have the money, the title partner and the race director: now they also have the races. Incredibly, the Tours of Britain have been saved, thanks to a five-year sponsorship deal with Lloyds Bank that is believed to be in the region of £20 million. We hear from British Cycling CEO Jon Dutton as he tells the…

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Restaking's Renaissance: The Next Generation of Blockchain Security | S8 E1 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

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This episode takes a deep dive into the evolving landscape of restaking and shared security. Mike and Myles trace the history of restaking from early iterations like Polkadot and Cosmos to the rise of specialized providers like Eigen Layer. They break down the market structure, analyzing the supply and demand sides, and exploring how new entrants p…

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Greg LeMond: Pogačar will be faster and better at the Tour de France 35:26

2M ago35:26

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We’re only 15 days into the 2024 Giro d’Italia, and already Tadej Pogačar has the race in his pocket. He leads second-placed Geraint Thomas by almost seven minutes. Before the Giro began, he had already won Strade Bianche, Liège-Bastogne-Liège and the Volta a Catalunya. Soon he will be turning his sights to the Tour de France. Is he going to win ev…

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Episode 1 - Shane Walker 1:27:04

2M ago1:27:04

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Shane Walker is a father, husband, business owner, ATG qualified movement coach and fitness enthusiast. We discussed running, knee injuries, cold plunges, cycling and more.By info44z2

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The Growing Partisan Divide in Crypto | Roundup 1:16:04

2M ago1:16:04

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In this episode, the guys discuss the recent prosecution of the Tornado Cash developer, the potential partisan nature of crypto regulation, and the ongoing vote on SAB 121. They delve into the history of asset seizure in the US, the shifting political attitudes towards crypto, and the potential implications for the industry. The conversation also t…

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Why can't 2024's most successful team find a bike sponsor? 38:57

2M ago38:57

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Road racing’s not just about the biggest races, the biggest names and the biggest teams. While the Giro d’Italia continues and hogs most of the headlines, there's plenty of quality racing going on elsewhere, just with a lesser profile and often less funding too. This leads us to the question: why can’t Britain’s most talented young team get a bike …

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Akira Schmid | ICEBREAKERS 5:54

2M ago5:54

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Akira Schmid | ICEBREAKERS by New Jersey DevilsBy New Jersey Devils

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The Solana End Game | Anatoly Yakovenko & Lucas Bruder 1:11:32

2M ago1:11:32

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Gm! This week we invite Anatoly Yakovenko & Lucas Bruder to the show for a discussion on the current state of Solana. We deep dive into the transaction problem as on chain volumes have exploded in recent months. Toly & Lucas explore the solutions that could help to increase chain performance & what's next for Solana. Enjoy! -- Follow Anatoly: https…

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How Tadej Pogačar could still be beaten at the Giro d'Italia 34:28

3M ago34:28

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Tadej Pogačar has a convincing lead in the Giro d’Italia as the race pauses for the first rest day. With nine stages completed he's already won three stages and could easily have bagged five. Imperious on every terrain, he's even turned his hand to providing a devastatingly strong lead-out for his UAE team's sprinter, Juan Sebastián Molano. He's ra…

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Will Jonas Vingegaard defend his Tour de France title? 35:27

3M ago35:27

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Defending Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard is talking up his chances of being at the Grand Départ of this year’s race in Florence on 29 June after the crash at Itzulia Basque Country that left him with serious injuries and complicated his Tour preparations hugely. But will he make it? And if he does, will he be in good enough shape to chall…

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Will Crypto Leave the US? | Roundup 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

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In this episode, the crew discusses the current state of crypto regulation and political candidate support in the US. They explore the viability of meme coins and the challenges of annualizing returns in the crypto space. The conversation also debates crypto-native gaming, the importance of crypto remaining a key industry in the US, and the technic…

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Interoperability's Product-Market Fit | Deep Dive 50:53

2M ago50:53

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In today's episode, Michael chats with Nikhil Suri from the Wormhole Foundation about the future of multichain and interoperability in crypto. They discuss the challenges of creating a seamless user experience across different chains, the role of general message passing protocols like Wormhole, and the potential impact of zero-knowledge proofs on s…

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He’s in pink, so what's Tadej Pogačar's next move at the Giro? 36:11

3M ago36:11

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Just three days into the Giro d’Italia and, after Tadej Pogacar’s sterling work over the opening weekend, it’s already a done deal, isn't it? No, of course it isn’t. Yes, the Slovenian has the pink jersey and has made a great start, but there's still plenty of racing to come and work to be done, according to Stephen Roche, who knows better than alm…

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Eigen's Dual Staking Dilemma: Eth vs Eigen Security | Roundup 1:16:27

3M ago1:16:27

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In this episode, Mike and Myles dive into Eigen Layer's major announcement, unpacking the details and implications of the Eigen token airdrop, the Eigen Foundation, and the positioning of Eigen as an "intersubjective work token". They discuss the community's mixed reaction to the airdrop details and geo-fencing, the objectives and considerations ar…

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Season Five: Chef Heidi Krahling of Insalata's and the SOUPer Food Kitchen, Part Two 23:13

3M ago23:13

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We welcome back Chef Heidi Krahling to talk about keeping hospitality part of the Hospitality Industry.By Jeff Burkhart Kevin Blum Heidi Krahling

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Giro d'Italia preview: Can Geraint Thomas deny Tadej Pogačar the title? 42:30

3M ago42:30

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With the Giro d'Italia starting in Turin on Saturday, we turn most of our new episode over to a preview of the corsa rosa and ask the question: can Geraint Thomas — or in fact anyone — outfox the flying Tadej Pogačar? We start with an extended interview with Geraint Thomas, beaten on the final weekend last year by Primož Roglič, who took the title …