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…

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…

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…

Welcome to PART THREE of our end of season report card, in which we rate every member of Celtic's squad in terms of their contributions to the 2023/24 double. -- Treat yourself or the 20MT listener in your life, as well as supporting the podcast with some 20MT merch at 20mt.bigcartel.com/ You can help support the production of these podcasts, as we…

Welcome to PART TWO of our end of season report card, in which we rate every member of Celtic's squad in terms of their contributions to the 2023/24 double. -- Treat yourself or the 20MT listener in your life, as well as supporting the podcast with some 20MT merch at 20mt.bigcartel.com/ You can help support the production of these podcasts, as well…

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 …

Welcome to PART ONE of our end of season report card, in which we rate every member of Celtic's squad in terms of their contributions to the 2023/24 double. -- Treat yourself or the 20MT listener in your life, as well as supporting the podcast with some 20MT merch at 20mt.bigcartel.com/ You can help support the production of these podcasts, as well…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Welcome to episode #391 of 20MT •Celtic beat Rangers once more to finish the season with a double •Adam Idah surely makes his permanent signing a priority •Joe Hart retires as a winner •Rangers are about to lose their own made up accolade and much more We're proud to support the Kano Foundation and are donating all of our YouTube revenue for the re…

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…

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…

Welcome to episode #390 of 20MT •Celtic are champions again after some brilliant performances •James Forrest shows his worth again •Adam Idah channels R9 •Joe Hart makes his final Celtic Park bow and much more We're proud to support the Kano Foundation and are donating all of our YouTube revenue for the rest of the season. Check them out here - htt…

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…

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…

Welcome to episode #389 of 20MT •Celtic beat Rangers for the third time this season to put one hand on the title •Kenny Miller embarrasses himself •Matt O'Riley sweeps the board of Celtic awards...but what was that penalty? •Daizen is a Celtic treasure and much more Get your tickets for our End of Season Live Show at BAaD here - https://www.skiddle…

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…

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…

Welcome to episode #388 of 20MT •The most complete performance of the season vs Hearts •Clement bites to a nothing comment from Brendan Rodgers •Time for Celtic to prove themselves worth champions •Collum returns and much more We're proud to support the Kano Foundation and are donating all of our YouTube revenue for the rest of the season. Check th…

Record Celtic Podcast - Chris Sutton joins Craig Swan and Michael Gannon ahead of the Glasgow derby to discuss Brendan Rodgers and Philippe Clement ‘fun gate’, Daizen Maeda's fitness and whether James Forrest or Nicolas Kuhn should start Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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…

Daniel Caw is joined by Craig Swan and Graeme Young to discuss the latest from Celtic Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

Welcome to episode #387 of 20MT •James Forrest adds to his extensive list of important contributions for Celtic •Celtic's winger problem •Is Callum McGregor fir enough to start right now? •Could we see Daizen back this season? and much more We're proud to support the Kano Foundation and are donating all of our YouTube revenue for the rest of the se…

Daniel Caw is joined by the Daily Record's Michael Gannon and Fraser Wilson to discuss Joe Hart replacement, the importance of James Forrest and striker options for next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

Season 7 | Episode 8 In this wrap-up episode of Season 7, Mike and Hart dive deep into the multichain endgame of crypto. They discuss how the user and developer experience might evolve in a multichain future, the role of ZK tech in enabling interoperability, and the importance of standardization across chains. They explore the potential for L1 asse…

Gm! Bell Curve's season 7 will be back soon. This week our friends Mert and Dan from the Lighspeed discuss the state of the network, MarginFi drama, Uniswap vs the SEC, airdrops, Monad's $225 million raise & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://twitter.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lights…

Welcome to episode #386 of 20MT •Celtic are in the Scottish cup final after a dramatic penalty shootout •Does James Forrest need to start from now on? •Celtic keep losing late goals! •An evening with Joe Hart and much more We're proud to support the Kano Foundation and are donating all of our YouTube revenue for the rest of the season. Check them o…