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AI ROLLUP: 26 Months Until AGI | Meta's New Top Model Cheated? | $20 Billion To AI Apps
10 april 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
Welcome to the AI Rollup, your weekly ride through the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence! This week, we’re joined by frontier tech enthusiast Josh Kale to unpack the drama around Meta’s controversial launch of Llama 4, scrutinized for potentially overstating its capabilities. We dive into “AI 2027,” a provocative roadmap predicting espionage, geopolitical turmoil, and runaway intelligence, and explore Shopify’s bold move making AI usage mandatory for employees. Plus, we cover Claude Education’s groundbreaking efforts to boost student performance with tailored AI tutors and a16z’s massive $20 billion AI startup fund aiming to shape the industry’s next era. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
00:00:00 AI Generated Tarriff’s
00:03:58 Meta’s Huge New LLAMA 4 Announcement
https://x.com/ahmad_al_dahle/status/1908595680828154198?s=46
https://x.com/alexocheema/status/1908651942777397737?s=46
00:11:54 Did Meta Cheat?
https://x.com/Yuchenj_UW/status/1909061004207816960
https://x.com/andrewallenxo/status/1909143884321481157
https://x.com/ahmad_al_dahle/status/1909302532306092107?s=46
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/4mvphwx5pdsZLMmpY/recent-ai-model-progress-feels-mostly-like-bullshit
00:20:45 AGI Is Coming in 2027
https://ai-2027.com/
https://situational-awareness.ai/
00:28:02 What Happens After AGI
https://ai-2027.com/
https://situational-awareness.ai/
00:39:58 Shopify And The Employment Crisis
https://x.com/tobi/status/1909251946235437514
00:48:34 The Future Of Education
https://www.anthropic.com/news/introducing-claude-for-education
https://x.com/jowettbrendan/status/1907695965726978184
https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1907969387958513727
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Etherealize: Ethereum is Open for Business | Danny Ryan & Vivek Raman
7 april 2025 · 59 min
We’ve got the team behind Etherealize on the show today—Vivek Raman and Danny Ryan—to discuss their mission to onboard institutions, governments, and capital markets to Ethereum. Lees meer
We explore how Ethereum is “open for business” with L2 scaling, modular architecture, and a maturing regulatory landscape. The Etherealize team breaks down their dual structure—a for-profit consulting and product arm alongside a nonprofit focused on R&D and policy—to drive institutional adoption.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:07:12 Etherealize & Its Mission
00:15:29 Clients & Finances
00:20:17 Relation Between Ethereum Foundation & Etherealize
00:21:31 Etherealize's Funding
00:22:43 Etherealize's Competitions
00:26:02 Challenges & Roadblocks
00:28:15 What Success Looks Like for Etherealize
00:29:56 Etherealize's Co-Founders
00:31:10 Ethereum’s Upcoming Era
00:40:20 What Makes Ethereum Special
00:46:00 Political Effect on Ethereum
00:51:33 Community Support
00:54:51 Layer 1 & Etherealize
00:58:36 Hypothetical Scenarios with Ethereum
01:01:50 What’s Next for Etherealize
01:04:47 Some Unturned Stones
01:07:32 Closing & Disclosures
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Vivek Raman
https://x.com/VivekVentures
Danny Ryan
https://x.com/dannyryan
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ROLLUP: Trump Tariff Crash | Circle IPO | CoreWeave IPO | FDIC Crypto Greenlight
3 april 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
This week, Alex Thorn joins us to unpack Trump's shocking tariff announcement that sent markets plunging and investors scrambling. Circle files for its IPO, revealing surprising financials, while the FDIC gives banks the crypto green light. CoreWeave debuts with a blockbuster IPO, and Eric Trump dives deeper into Bitcoin mining. We cover all this chaos and more in this week’s Weekly Rollup. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES0:00 Intro
0:29 Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs
https://x.com/kobeissiletter/status/1907556839686054240
https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1907533090559324204
https://x.com/CalltoActivism/status/1907549193650188469
https://x.com/notlouisck/status/1907657906117554278
https://x.com/JamesSurowiecki/status/1907559189234196942
https://x.com/KushDesai47/status/1907618136444067901
https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1907769359621067017
36:53 Circle Files for IPO
https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1907172102353924269
https://x.com/g_djuric/status/1907200843289370910
https://x.com/Nick_van_Eck/status/1907181670504993026
https://x.com/TheOneandOmsy/status/1907229821043626100
https://polymarket.com/event/circle-ipo-in-2025?tid=1743435443834
54:32 Eric Trump & Bitcoin Mining
https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/1906689372142915712
https://x.com/FDICgov/status/1905662427783467111
58:07 CoreWeave IPO
https://www.galaxy.com/transactions/coreweave-growth-financing
1:04:47 Closing & Disclaimers
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AI ROLLUP: ChatGPT's Viral Explosion | xAI Acquires X | Coreweave IPO Rocks Markets
3 april 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
AI heats up, markets shake, and the internet gets Ghbilified. Lees meer
OpenAI hits 1M users in 60 minutes, CoreWeave IPO rocks NASDAQ, and XAI acquires X.
A new “world’s best” model quietly drops—did Google just take the lead?
Cursor raises at a $9.6B valuation as “vibecoding” enters the mainstream.
Welcome back to another week of the AI Rollup.
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
00:00:00 The Ghibli Effect
https://x.com/alifarhat79/status/1904884015858884884
https://x.com/unusual_whales/status/1906831621166440583
00:05:09 Coreweave IPO
https://www.ft.com/content/519006a9-82c6-4939-afa1-58921a399105
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/01/coreweave-shares-bounce-ipo-price.html
https://x.com/TheStalwart/status/1907438208662552647
00:14:28 xAI Acquires X
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1905731750275510312?s=46
00:20:02 Grok's Telegram Integration
00:24:38 New Best Model Has Arrived
https://x.com/bookwormengr/status/1905050740110090429?s=46
https://x.com/gfodor/status/1904980153329242147?s=46
00:32:09 Cursor And The Vibe Coding Explosion
https://x.com/ArfurRock/status/1906768733135098360
00:39:02 AI Crypto Trend Update
https://x.com/defi0xjeff/status/1904154090424402163?s=46
00:45:47 BillyBets March Madness
https://x.com/playprophetx/status/1899535745435742608?s=46
https://x.com/bunchubets/status/1904224002123473294?s=46
00:56:51 Olas
https://olas.network/
01:01:32 Vana
https://x.com/anna_kazlauskas/status/1905414468315549737?s=46
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From TradFi to Internet Finance: A New Era of Global Capital | Felipe Montealegre
2 april 2025 · 1 uur 32 min
Felipe Montealegre, co-founder of Thea Capital, joins us to unpack a new vision for global finance—what he calls the Internet Financial System. Lees meer
Felipe makes the case that today's financial world still runs on siloed, permissioned databases—slow, expensive, and riddled with gatekeepers. But blockchains and smart contracts offer something radically different: a unified, open system where capital can move efficiently across borders and property rights are stronger than ever.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone wondering how crypto is building the financial infrastructure of the 21st century.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
5:29 Internet Financial Systems
12:03 Frictions in Financial Systems
20:33 Innovations in Internet Financial Systems
28:42 Server with Laws
40:02 Incompatibilities within Systems
50:17 Absence of Financial Laws
57:34 Potential of Finance in Crypto
1:09:59 Server Compatibility with Governments
1:16:18 Different Laws for Investing in Crypto
1:26:26 Building Protocols
1:29:52 Closing & Disclaimers
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RESOURCESFelipe Montealegre
https://x.com/TheiaResearch
Internet Finance
https://x.com/TheiaResearch/status/1876618725547233417
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Vlad Tenev Wants to Tokenize SpaceX & OpenAI on Robinhood
31 maart 2025 · 57 min
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev returns to Bankless for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of tokenization, crypto regulation, and Robinhood’s evolving product suite. Lees meer
Vlad lays out a bold vision for bringing tokenized assets like SpaceX and OpenAI equity to retail investors, discusses the role of prediction markets as "truth machines," and introduces Robinhood's latest products: Strategies, Cortex, and Banking.
This one’s a big glimpse into where TradFi and DeFi collide.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
5:54 New Administration
12:19 Tokenization
16:18 Tokenized SpaceX
18:12 An IPO Alternative
23:39 Prediction Markets
25:40 Kalshi
29:58 Future of Prediction Markets
35:58 Robinhood Banking
38:27 Robinhood Cortex
44:08 Robinhood Strategies
49:04 Cash Delivery
52:10 Crypto Listings
54:37 Why Distinct Apps?
56:32 How Bankless is Robinhood?
1:00:42 Closing Thoughts
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RESOURCESVlad Tenev
https://x.com/vladtenev
Robinhood
https://robinhood.com/Washington Post Op-ed
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/01/28/investing-crypto-tech-robinhood-stock-market/
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ROLLUP: Stablecoin Surge | Hyperliquid Drama | Tornado Cash Freed | Robinhood Banking
28 maart 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
This week, Mike Ippolito joins us to break down crypto’s big flip as institutions rush into stablecoins—triggering excitement and anxiety alike. Hyperliquid faces drama after a high-stakes market manipulation attack, BlackRock's tokenized treasuries surge to nearly $2 billion, and the U.S. Treasury finally removes Tornado Cash from its sanctions list. Meanwhile, Robinhood enters banking, raising questions about DeFi’s future. We dive into all of this and so much more. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
0:00 Intro
0:56 Blockworks DAS Week Recap
6:45 Saylor’s Strategy bought more Bitcoin
https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1904155021781901741
https://x.com/SaylorBuysBTC/status/1904631210887836142
12:33 Stablecoin Gold Rush
https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1905219932612178237https://x.com/JasonYanowitz/status/1904886554708898112
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1904521913528975550
25:32 Blackrock’s BUIDL fund is expanding to Solana
https://x.com/solana/status/1904520943667716531
https://x.com/carlosdomingo/status/1904516023623028894
44:59 Hyperliquid
https://x.com/MacroCRG/status/1904895153384357990
https://x.com/HyperliquidX/status/1904923137684496784
https://x.com/toghrulmaharram/status/1904935313081856406
https://x.com/Dogetoshi/status/190491…
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The Next Chapter for Pump.Fun with Co-Founder Alon
25 maart 2025 · 1 uur 23 min
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Alon, co-founder of Pump.Fun, joins us to discuss the meteoric rise of their token launchpad platform, the controversial yet impactful role of memecoins in crypto, and the vision behind their newest product, PumpSwap.We dive deep into the cultural influence, sustainability mechanisms, and future possibilities for the memecoin launchpad ecosystem.
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7:09 Pump.Fun Inception
13:46 Post-Launch Pump.Fun
19:09 Pump.Fun’s Impact on Memecoins
23:25 Making Memecoins Less Extractive
28:32 Pump.Fun 4Chan Aesthetic
36:57 Pump.Fun Moderation
47:37 Pump.Fun’s Success
50:52 PumpSwap
59:12 Creator Revenue Sharing
1:02:09 Pump.Fun vs Radium
1:05:41 Pump.Fun’s Social Elements
1:08:19 Content, Attention & Markets
1:10:56 Future of Memecoins
1:13:11 Are Memecoins Evil?
1:17:44 Pump.Fun’s Mission
1:20:17 Why Pump.Fun x Bankless
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The Next Chapter for Pump.Fun | Co-Founder Alon
25 maart 2025 · 1 uur 21 min
Alon, co-founder of Pump.Fun, joins us to discuss the meteoric rise of their token launchpad platform, the controversial yet impactful role of memecoins in crypto, and the vision behind their newest product, PumpSwap. Lees meer
We dive deep into the cultural influence, sustainability mechanisms, and future possibilities for the memecoin launchpad ecosystem.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
7:09 Pump.Fun Inception
13:46 Post-Launch Pump.Fun
19:09 Pump.Fun’s Impact on Memecoins
23:25 Making Memecoins Less Extractive
28:32 Pump.Fun 4Chan Aesthetic
36:57 Pump.Fun Moderation
47:37 Pump.Fun’s Success
50:52 PumpSwap
59:12 Creator Revenue Sharing
1:02:09 Pump.Fun vs Radium
1:05:41 Pump.Fun’s Social Elements
1:08:19 Content, Attention & Markets
1:10:56 Future of Memecoins
1:13:11 Are Memecoins Evil?
1:17:44 Pump.Fun’s Mission
1:20:17 Why Pump.Fun x Bankless
1:22:06 Closing & Disclaimers
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Ethereum’s Next Big Upgrade: Pectra, Fusaka & Beyond | Tim Beiko
24 maart 2025 · 1 uur 14 min
We’re joined by Tim Beiko, Ethereum Foundation coordinator, to break down Ethereum’s next major upgrades and the future of scaling. Lees meer
We explore the upcoming Petra hard fork, which introduces validator consolidation, increased blob space for rollups, and EIP-7702 for improved account abstraction. Tim also shares insights on Fusaka and Glacier Dam, Ethereum’s roadmap for scaling, and how Ethereum’s upgrade process is becoming more efficient.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
5:43 Current State of EIPs & ETH Hard Forks
8:01 Why Security Is So Important
12:43 Naming Conventions of ETH Hard Forks
13:55 Pectra Upgrade & Its Effects
16:15 Maxeb Upgrade & Its Effects
24:29 Hard Forks, Bandwidth & Scaling
28:51 Other Updates Regarding Pectra
31:40 EOAs & Smart Contract Wallets
36:17 Smart Contract Wallets' Effect on Layer 2
43:15 Timeline of Fusaka & Glamsterdam
48:09 Vitalik's Tweet on Fusaka
51:15 Alcore Devs' Plans
54:25 What's EOF
59:18 Other Updates Regarding Fusaka
1:00:41 Uncertainty Regarding Glamsterdam
1:02:18 ETH's Slowness & Developers
1:05:19 Misconceptions Around ETH
1:07:32 Scaling the Layer 1
1:14:52 Summer of Protocols
1:18:13 Closing & Disclaimers
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RESOURCES
Tim Beiko
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Ethereum Roadmap & Hard Forks
https://ethereum.org/en/roadmap/
EIP-7702 (Account Abstraction)
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ROLLUP: Ethereum’s Leadership Move | Solana’s Inflation Debate | Kraken’s $1.5B Acquisition | Crypto's Macro Struggle
21 maart 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
This week, Anthony Sassano joins us to unpack Solana’s most controversial governance vote yet, Ethereum’s major leadership overhaul, and crypto markets wrestling with macro chaos despite promising policy shifts. Kraken makes waves with a massive $1.5B acquisition—but will it move the needle? We dive into all of this and so much more. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
0:00 Intro
1:39 Anthony’s Crypto Vibe Check
5:56 Markets
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/19/fed-meeting-live-updates.html
12:27 Ethena and Securitize launched a new chain
https://x.com/ethena_labs/status/1901672646015856749
https://x.com/coinbase/status/1902031828912844992
28:13 Robinhood launched their prediction market with Kalshi
https://x.com/Kalshi/status/1901634303768883377
https://x.com/vladtenev/status/1901703746033426919
34:52 Solana proposal to cut inflation failed to pass
https://simd-votes.stakingfacilities.com/
https://www.helius.dev/blog/simd-228
47:07 SOL Futures on CME
https://x.com/Cointelegraph/status/1901566174598398261
https://x.com/solana/status/1901279678620749997
51:25 Eth/acc & Ethereum Leadership Change
https://x.com/matthuang/status/1902562363532046674
https://x.com/KyleSamani/status/1901769358273040806
https://x.com/ethismoneyHQ/status/1901734022646317213
https://x.com/adietrichs/status/1899607524581740576
https://x.com/megapot_io…
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AI ROLLUP #16: Retail Vs Institutions, Who's Right? | New Frontier AI Model | Mind Blowing Image Generation
20 maart 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
This week on the AI Rollup, we’re diving into hyper-realistic AI-generated podcast hosts, showcasing Hedera Studio’s cutting-edge character tech. Google drops Gemini 2.0 Flash, making AI image generation even more powerful with improved consistency and text integration. Meanwhile, China is pushing hard—Baidu’s latest model beats GPT-4.5 at half the cost, challenging OpenAI’s dominance. Plus, Sesame open-sources its voice model, and the crypto AI market sees brutal drawdowns. Despite the turbulence, teams like Virtuals and Bittensor keep building, while Pluralis raises $7.6M to decentralize AI model training. Where does AI Crypto go from here? Let’s find out. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
00:00 Sentiment Check and Recap
05:25 AI Podcast Hosts?
https://x.com/hedra_labs/status/1897699010632466469
08:50 Google Gemini 2.0
https://x.com/robertriachi/status/1899854394751070573
https://x.com/goodside/status/1900349595718148455?s=46
https://x.com/ilumine_ai/status/1900017235898622025
https://x.com/halimalrasihi/status/1900667639086673962?s=46
https://x.com/thatarrowsmith/status/1901203776746201556?s=46
17:55 China's New Frontier Model
https://x.com/scobleizer/status/1901089727568281975?s=46
27:21 AI Market Prices
https://www.cookie.fun/
https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/ethereum
32:55 Market Manipulation?
https://x.com/s…
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How Native Rollups Scale Ethereum | Uma Roy & Justin Drake
17 maart 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
Native Rollups are the next big step toward scaling Ethereum securely. In this episode, Lees meer
Uma Roy (CEO of Succinct) and Justin Drake (Ethereum Foundation researcher) break down what Native Rollups are, how they leverage Ethereum’s core infrastructure for execution and validation, and why they're crucial for stronger security, better composability, and sustainable Ethereum growth.
Tune in to understand the evolution of Ethereum’s rollup-centric roadmap and how Native Rollups could become a foundational upgrade for Ethereum's future.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
6:41 Why Native Rollups?
16:32 Security & Composability Benefits
38:13 ZKProofs
42:52 Making L2s Native
50:48 Network Effects
52:35 Customizability Trade-Offs
58:59 Timelines
1:02:39 ETH Economic Impacts
1:05:46 Other Advantages
1:08:17 Succinct
1:08:59 ETHProofs.org
1:11:32 Real-Time Proving
1:12:33 Ethereum’s Bottleneck
1:15:43 Closing & Disclaimers
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Uma Roy
https://x.com/pumatheuma
Justin Drake
https://x.com/drakefjustin
Native Rollups
https://ethresear.ch/t/native-rollups-superpowers-from-l1-execution/21517
Succinct
https://www.succinct.xyz/
L2Beat
https://l2beat.com/scaling/summary
ETHProofs
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ROLLUP: Strategic Bitcoin Reserve | White House Digital Summit | Saylor's $21B BTC Bid | HyperLiquid
14 maart 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
This week, the U.S. establishes its long-awaited Strategic Bitcoin Reserve yet the charts barely move and questions remain about altcoins like ADA, XRP, and SOL. A high-profile White House Digital Summit draws big names but yields few concrete regulatory wins. Meanwhile, HyperLiquid got exploited? Not quite but we'll get into that this week and so much more. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
00:00 Market Sentiment And Interpretation
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/12/cpi-inflation-report-february-2025.html
https://x.com/kobeissiletter/status/1899147239160693054
06:49 Crypto Markets
https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518
https://x.com/BitwiseInvest/status/1899445386038620631
https://x.com/HHorsley/status/1899612285980880907
https://x.com/milesdeutscher/status/1899062184917000214
13:44 Trump’s Impact On Crypto
https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/usg
18:32 Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
https://x.com/margomartin47/status/1897802829474955415?s=46&t=BK1udaJPJxPwz6RfE-m1iw
https://x.com/davidsacks47/status/1897802280738734236
https://x.com/nic__carter/status/1897837943106289967
https://x.com/ercwl/status/1897817161428541691
31:18 White House Digital Asset Summit
https://x.com/POTUS/status/1898162648962756970
https://x.com/nicrypto/status/1898180016459944350
https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1898200766315209050
https://x.com/RepNickBegich/status/18…
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AI ROLLUP #15: China Beats OpenAI? | Grok Launches Token | Alibaba's AI Breakthrough
13 maart 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
In this episode, we break down China's latest AI breakthrough—the Manus agent—and how it's shaking up the AI race. We discuss Alibaba's powerful, compact new AI model, the rise of autonomous coding agents, and Microsoft's shifting relationship with OpenAI. Plus, we explore how AI agents like Grok are starting to impact crypto markets. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
0:00 Intro
1:33 China drops Manus AI
https://x.com/thinking_panda/status/1897951585990590469
https://x.com/rowancheung/status/1898093008601395380
https://x.com/_philschmid/status/1899046957860979178
14:27 OpenAI Agent SDK
https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1897406075072377093
https://x.com/AtomSilverman/status/1899511053601698073
21:05 Ex-Deepmind engineers creating autonomous coding agents
https://x.com/mishalaskin/status/1898048925157728601
https://x.com/kimmonismus/status/1899444649317527927
22:57 Build a game from scratch with AI
https://x.com/minchoi/status/1898469519565492490
https://x.com/Ror_Fly/status/1899473065328656485
https://x.com/ror_fly/status/1899803648781119765
25:55 Alibaba drops QWEN 32B
https://x.com/hosseeb/status/1897377619240468513
https://x.com/sundarpichai/status/1899779090472644881
https://x.com/hyperbolic_labs/status/1897437370552570047
30:44 Chinese company HunYuan released a new image to video
https://x.com/EHuanglu/status/1897628929768505611
32:31 The model competition is really heating up & Microsoft x OpenAI
https://x.com/cneuralnetwork/status/…
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The Age of Hyper Acceleration: AI, AGI & Beyond! | Josh Kale
10 maart 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
AI isn't just growing—it's skyrocketing us into an unprecedented era of hyper-acceleration. Lees meer
Josh Kale joins us to explore how breakthroughs in intelligence, from protein sequencing and synthetic biology to autonomous transportation and energy abundance, are reshaping our world at dizzying speeds.
Prepare for a future that's closer than you think, where the cost of intelligence approaches zero and possibilities become boundless.
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TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro
3:48 Exponential Human Progress
7:50 Moore’s Law vs Huang’s Law
15:17 Synthetic Biology
20:37 Economic Impact
23:17 Job Market
31:02 Self-Driving Cars
33:33 Aviation
35:43 Energy
41:10 David Deutsch
45:42 Electricity & Income
51:20 Nuclear Energy
54:46 The Unibomber
1:01:09 Defensive Accelerationism
1:03:06 Robotics
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RESOURCESJosh Kale
https://x.com/Josh_KaleThe Beginning of Infinity
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ROLLUP: Trump Crypto Reserve | SBF Prison Interview | Ethereum Leadership Shuffle
7 maart 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
Joining the Weekly Rollup this week is Haseeb Qureshi, dissecting Trump's controversial Crypto Strategic Reserve announcement featuring Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and Ripple—causing an initial market surge and a swift reversal. They unpack Sam Bankman-Fried's candid prison interview with Tucker Carlson, revealing a stark divide between human empathy and detached pragmatism. Plus, Trump's erratic tariff policies are rattling macro markets; is it strategic or simply chaotic? Finally, they delve into Ethereum's leadership shuffle, Base's new speed upgrade challenging Solana, and AI's profound reshaping of crypto startups and blockchain usability. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES0:00 Intro
0:26 Tucker Carlson Interviews SBF
https://x.com/TuckerCarlson/status/18977091405351324425:10 Trump announced strategic crypto reserves
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/114093946326587357
https://x.com/cz_binance/status/1896246000161001877
https://x.com/nic__carter/status/1896588091235656190
https://x.com/EleanorTerrett/status/1896966911721607536
https://imgur.com/a/Q3tPnYI
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1896240960788627681
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1896305838144548884
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1896958095424729133
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1896949387856933048
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/189695123126614023425:14 Tariffs & Macro Markets
41:20 Ethereum Foundation…
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AI ROLLUP #14: The AI Betting Genius That's Outsmarting Everyone | Humanoid Fighting Robots | AI's Invent a New Language
6 maart 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
In this episode, we kick off with jaw-dropping scenes of home robots that aren’t just putting groceries away, they’re taking the fight to you, echoing the dark vibes of i-Robot. Next, we unravel a crazy demo where encrypted agents develop their own language, and break down Google’s game-changing agent swarm that’s setting new research standards. We also explore Claude’s innovative new model and code that transforms complex problem-solving, plus Anthropic’s record-shattering $3.5B raise. And that’s not all, we share exclusive takeaways from ETH Denver’s AI scene, highlight AskBilly’s profit-making sports betting agent, and introduce Freysa’s digital twin game with a $250K prize. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just curious about tomorrow’s breakthroughs, this episode is your all-access pass to the cutting edge of innovation. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES00:00:00 Humanoid Robots
https://x.com/figure_robot/status/1892577871366939087?s=46
https://x.com/thehumanoidhub/status/1893014256473473272?s=4600:04:33 Gibberlink
https://x.com/ggerganov/status/1894057587441566081?s=46
https://x.com/ggerganov/status/1896592079997788300?s=4600:09:07 Google Co-Scientist
https://x.com/sundarpichai/status/1892254274895184244?s=4600:10:27 Claude 3.7
https://x.com/AnthropicAI/status/1894092430560965029
https://x.com/AnthropicAI/status/1894095351218335927
https://x.com/ns123abc/status/1894144121784209770?s=4600:16:00 Vibe Coding
00:24:32 The Good About ETH Denver
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Is Trump Trying to Wreck the Economy? | Macro Expert Jim Bianco
5 maart 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
Is Trump trying to wreck the economy, or is he just ripping off the Band-Aid? Lees meer
Macro expert Jim Bianco breaks down Trump's economic strategy—tariffs, tax cuts, and shifting focus from the stock market to the 10-year Treasury yield.
We discuss the potential risks of short-term pain, the surprising Crypto Strategic Reserve, and whether this shift could lead to long-term economic stability. Is this the start of a recession or a necessary correction?
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TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro
5:53 What is Trump Doing?
12:07 Economic Rebalancing
17:37 Crypto Strategic Reserve
28:52 Tariffs
33:39 Trade Imbalances
38:45 Tariffs & 10 Year Yield
48:28 Recession in 2025?
55:04 Optimistic Future
1:01:22 Risk-On Sector
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RESOURCESJim Bianco
https://x.com/biancoresearchBianco Research
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The AI Arms Race: Who Will Dominate the Next Industrial Revolution? | Josh kale
3 maart 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
The AI arms race is on, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Lees meer
Bankless podcast producer Josh Kale breaks down which players are poised to dominate this next industrial revolution. From the transformative power of AI across industries to the geopolitical and economic implications, we explore the critical dynamics shaping our technological future—and what this means for investors, builders, and society at large.
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TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro
0:25 A New Life Form?
4:23 The AI Rabbithole
11:49 xAI & Grok 3
26:51 Deepseek Breakthrough
28:47 English as a Programming Language
30:19 Open Sourcing LLMs
34:13 Other Models
39:29 Meta AI
44:04 AI Bets
46:27 Elon Musk vs Sam Altman
51:59 Worldcoin
55:48 From OpenAI to AGI
1:03:01 AI Doomerism
1:10:06 Neuralink
1:15:20 AI vs Humans
1:22:08 Frontier Tech
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ROLLUP: Macro Bearish Report | Biggest Hack In History | SEC Drops Crypto Cases
28 februari 2025 · 1 uur 18 min
Joining us this week is Alex Thorn to break down why crypto markets are taking a hit. Major hacks, bearish macro signals, and fresh tariffs from the U.S. all played a role. But it’s not all bad news: the SEC is backing off from lawsuits against Coinbase, OpenSea, and Uniswap, signaling a potential shift in regulatory pressure. Plus, Bybit suffered the biggest crypto hack ever, losing $1.5B—how did it happen, and who’s behind it? Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
00:00:00 Intro To Alex
00:01:21 Market Breakdown
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/02/25/how-trumps-tariffs-on-mexico-and-canada-will-sweep-across-us-states.html00:09:43 Treasuries vs Equities
00:22:12 The Largest Hack In History
https://x.com/Bybit_Official/status/1892965292931702929
https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1893007399687958586/photo/1
https://x.com/benbybit/status/1892969284587966869
https://x.com/benbybit/status/1893102137711960486
https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/bybit-exchange-hack-february-2025-crypto-security-dprk/
https://x.com/StefanDGeorge/status/1894781521803858353
https://x.com/hasufl/status/1894772256179405158
https://x.com/arkham/status/1893033424224411885?s=46&t=v4MeJk18PFydz-g2BpdAVg
https://x.com/Jesseeckel/status/1893047605133037905
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AI ROLLUP #13: Crypto AI vs Silicon Valley | Live From ETH Denver
27 februari 2025 · 55 min
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TIMESTAMPS00:00 Start
04:42 Delphi's Interest In The Space
08:20 Initial AI Crypto Use Cases
09:18 The Era's Of AI
13:41 Where Does Value Accrual Come From
20:38 How Do You Choose The Winning Model?
27:08 Silicon Valley AI Vs Crypto AI
37:12 Fracturing Of Frontier Models
41:43 What's Exciting?
46:27 Due Diligence Via Agent
49:02 When To Use What Agent
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RESOURCESTom Shaughnessy
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Why This Cycle Feels Broken, Memecoins & Macro | Ben Cowen
24 februari 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Ben Cowen, founder of Into the Cryptoverse, breaks down why the current crypto cycle feels different from past ones. Lees meer
We explore the Advanced Decline Index and how it reveals why Bitcoin is thriving while most altcoins struggle. Ben also discusses the impact of quantitative tightening, the ETH/BTC ratio, and why meme coin speculation is distorting market dynamics.
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TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro
04:37 Advance Decline Index (ADI)
08:45 Crypto Vibes & Economy
10:26 ETH & BTC Dollar Relation
15:04 Has ETH Gone Home?
20:38 FED & Memecoins
23:58 Take on SOL/BTC Ratio
28:51 Rise of Meme & Alt Coins
31:45 Where the Value Lies in the Market?
39:11 Trump’s Plans with Tenures & Dollar
44:00 Crypto's Bullish Setup vs. Market Vibes
47:35 Meme Coins vs. VC Giants
53:36 Did We Just Skip a Cycle?
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RESOURCESBen Cowen
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ROLLUP: Milei’s Memecoin Scandal | KAITO Airdrop | The Fed’s QT Pivot? | Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade
21 februari 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
This week’s Weekly Rollup, David and Kain Warwick dive into Argentine President Milei’s LIBRA fiasco and Strategy’s bold $2B Bitcoin play, while we check out the new Kaito airdrop making waves. We also explore Ethereum’s biggest upgrade yet—Pectra—plus Monad’s high‐speed L1 testnet launch. Finally, we dig into the SEC’s fresh “CETU” cyber unit and what the brand‐new Infinex platform means for DeFi. Tune in for all the drama and alpha happening in the third week of February! Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES0:00 Intro, Libra, Memecoins, & ICOs
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1890611964994363769
https://dexscreener.com/solana/bzzmnvfm7t6zsgfelxzermrxfkanldo4fszvsisxcszz
https://x.com/bubblemaps/status/1890531084221182326
https://x.com/JMilei/status/1890606683291779195
https://x.com/KelsierVentures/status/1890914579493863532
https://x.com/MemeCoin_Track/status/1892324967196569675
https://x.com/JupiterExchange/status/1891181433588470052
https://x.com/hellochow/status/1891341548115149190
https://x.com/stoolpresidente/status/1891285564713836830
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1890611982320971992
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-18/argentina-scandal-fuels-selloff-on-favorite-memecoin-platform
https://x.com/RunnerXBT/status/1891400277535703389
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AI ROLLUP #12: Kaito's Secret Token Utility | Grok 3 Released | Bittensor Launch | Virtuals Revenue Record
20 februari 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
Ejaaz and David are back this week with a new frontier model to dissect. With the release of Grok 3, xAI is now a real competitor to companies like Anthropic and OpenAI. Joining this news cycle is Kaito, set to launch it's airdrop and it turns out Ejaaz is... a top yapper?
Meanwhile, David tried to get a date with an AI agent and a Kardashian is quote tweeting Virtuals, it's been a weird week. Lees meer------
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES00:00 Intro & Temp Check
04:10 Grok 3 Release
https://x.ai/blog/grok-312:25 Nous Research
https://x.com/NousResearch/status/189014800020448508820:17 Date Abby
http://dateabby.com23:22 Replit and Agent On Agent Coding
27:59 Kaito Explained
https://x.com/0x_ultra/status/1891353010934358456?s=4636:47 Kaito Airdrop
41:18 Tracy And Sports Betting AI
https://x.com/HeyTracyAI
https://x.com/khloekardashian/status/189155290007090813045:13 BillyBets
https://docs.billybets.ai/
https://x.com/VaderResearch/status/189169903574201167350:48 BIttensor Upgrade
https://x.com/Old_Samster/status/189007121664560380256:03 AI16Z
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SEC's Crypto Task Force: A New Era for Regulation? | Hester Peirce
17 februari 2025 · 57 min
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discusses her new role as head of the SEC Crypto Task Force and its impact on crypto regulation. We explore the repeal of SAB 121, how the task force aims to bring clarity to token issuances, and potential pathways for retroactive relief for crypto projects. Peirce also shares insights on SEC-CFTC collaboration, no-action letters, and her approach to prioritizing key industry issues. A must-listen for understanding the future of crypto regulation and policy shifts at the SEC! Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro
04:21 Post-Election Thoughts
05:09 Crypto Task Force & SAB 121
11:00 Hester's Statement on SEC Site
12:41 Issuing Tokens & SEC
14:58 No-Action Letters
18:30 Communication with SEC
22:00 Task Force & Companies
23:55 SEC & CFTC Relations
26:42 Token as a Security?
32:00 KYC, Securities & Open Networks
36:23 Investment Barriers & Accreditation
38:32 Paul Akin’s Retirement Effects
40:30 Matt Levine’s "Dumb Investment"
42:52 SEC & Memecoins
45:03 Airdropped Coins
47:33 Miscellaneous Issues
48:46 SEC & ETFs
49:23 Prioritizing Work
50:17 Future SEC Plans
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RESOURCESHester Peirce
https://www.sec.gov/about/sec-commissioners/hester-m-peirce
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ROLLUP: Trump vs. The Fed | Staked ETH ETF | The First Stage 2 Rollup | Robinhood's Crypto Pivot
14 februari 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
This week’s Weekly Rollup covers Trump’s clash with the Fed over interest rates and the surprising crypto moves from Trump Media. Gauntlet’s Tarun Chitra joins us to unpack the latest developments—from OpenSea’s upcoming airdrop to Arbitrum’s permissionless fault proofs—while we debate whether airdrops are truly over. We also dig into Vitalik’s “communist” joke and Dave Portnoy’s memecoin mania. Tune in for all the drama and alpha happening in the second week of February! Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES00:00:00 Start
00:03:33 Trump vs The Fed
http://cnbc.com/2025/02/12/hopes-for-more-fed-rate-cuts-dim-as-powell-notes-hot-cpi-means-were-not-quite-there-yet.html
http://x.com/bennyjohnson/status/1889681567779283447
00:06:25 Tarun Market Takes
00:10:18 ETH Staking ETF
http://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1889803399320969603
http://x.com/RasterlyRock/status/1889856397032235226
00:15:26 Robinhood Enters The Chat
http://x.com/Tyler_Did_It/status/1889833087258992937
http://x.com/bridge__harris/status/1889904770485461389
http://x.com/0xjaypeg/status/1889805008318906689
00:27:13 Brian Quintenz Nominated to Lead CFTC
http://warpcast.com/brianquintenz/0xbd4cc8ef
http://x.com/TrustlessState/status/1889736851474333932
00:30:08 Is The Airdrop Meta Over?
http://x.com/ffvv1211/status/1889333575348355152?s=46
00:34:21 MegaETH Exploring Alternatives
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AI ROLLUP #11: $97B Elon OpenAI Rumor | AI Crypto Rebound? | Virtuals on Solana | ARC Launchpad
13 februari 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
Ejaaz and David reunite to dissect the AI Crypto sector’s rebound from a 70% crash, fueled by Elon’s rumored $97B OpenAI bid and the relentless rise of open-source devs being heads down. They explore how tokens might be the most accessible path to AI exposure, why ARC’s curated launchpad could elevate agent quality, and what Virtuals’ move onto Solana means for cross-chain expansion. Meanwhile, X (Twitter) embraces a new wave of AI agents, and AI16z reorganizes to stay competitive. Is this the turning point for AI and crypto—or just another plateau? Tune in to find out, anon. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES0:00 Intro
1:17 Crypto x AI Exposure Strategy
10:56 Elon’s $97B OpenAI Bid
13:14 Crypto x AI Mindshare & Markets
https://www.cookie.fun/
https://x.com/S4mmyEth/status/1889675738099376149
https://x.com/dv_memetics/status/1888956005515477372
https://x.com/0xelonmoney/status/188974377708836090922:48 Andrej Karpathy
https://x.com/karpathy
https://x.com/hyperbolic_labs/status/188722911476935901322:58 Replit comes out with a mobile app
https://x.com/Replit/status/1887159041455169683
https://x.com/karpathy/status/188619218480814938333:12 X (Twitter) is getting involved in agents
https://x.com/ethermage/status/188752632048747332637:24 ARC reveals their new launchpad & agent launch
https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1889768219873099902
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Berachain 101: Everything You Need To Know | Founder Smokey The Bera
12 februari 2025 · 56 min
In this episode, we speak with Smokey the Bera, co-founder of Berachain, about the project’s newly launched mainnet and its innovative Proof of Liquidity model. The discussion unpacks Berachain’s unique three-way relationship between its app layer, validators, and a nontransferable governance token that reimagines traditional proof of stake systems. Smokey explores both the potential benefits and the challenges of this economic experiment as it seeks to reshape blockchain economics. We also spotlight our sponsor Morpho, whose cutting-edge integration of DeFi with traditional finance is driving new opportunities in the market. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Start
05:10 How Did Bera Come To Be?
09:43 Starting With Community
12:09 The Memetic Roadmap
14:43 Proof Of Liquidity
20:41 The Triangle Based Loop
33:26 Liquidity Provisioning
35:21 Discovering Equilibrium
38:28 How To Grow Market Share
43:53 Bera and Monad
47:13 Addressing Criticism
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Unichain is Live! What This Means For The Future of DeFi | Hayden Adams
11 februari 2025 · 1 uur 14 min
Hayden Adams, creator of Uniswap, introduces UniChain, a new Layer 2 solution designed to enhance DeFi scalability and efficiency. Lees meer
We explore UniChain’s innovations, including its decentralized sequencing mechanism, one-second block times, and seamless interoperability with Ethereum and the Optimism Superchain. Adams also discusses Uniswap v4’s impact on gas efficiency and how UniChain aims to reduce MEV extraction, benefiting users and liquidity providers.
A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of DeFi scalability and cross-chain integration!
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TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro
5:38 Unichain’s Significance
11:43 Uniswap V4 & Unichain
18:56 Unichain's Interoperability
25:46 How Interoperability Works
31:21 Tech Behind Interop
46:33 Mempools, MEVs & Unichain
49:16 When Will Blocks Hit 250ms?
50:25 Unichain's Validation & Fees
56:02 Unichain Rollout
58:51 Unichain Developer Ecosystem
1:05:53 Hooks & Uniswap V4
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Trump, Tariffs & The Dollar’s Fate: Lyn Alden’s Macro Predictions for 2025
10 februari 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
The 2024 U.S. election has reshaped the macro landscape, and few understand its implications better than Lyn Alden. Lees meer
She joins Bankless to discuss the impact of Trump’s policies on the dollar, Bitcoin, and global markets. From fiscal dominance and trade wars to the possibility of a new Plaza Accord and the role of Bitcoin in sovereign reserves, this episode covers the key macro trends that will shape 2025 and beyond.
Will Trump’s economic agenda lead to a weaker dollar and lower interest rates? What does it mean for Bitcoin and risk assets? Tune in to find out.
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TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro
4:03 Trump’s Policies
15:52 Dollar Strength
24:11 Plaza Accord 2.0
29:59 Inflation
33:25 Tariffs
37:50 Interest Rates
47:32 Monetary Policy
56:06 Impact on Stocks & Crypto
59:33 Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset
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ROLLUP: U.S. Crypto Task Force | Ethereum L1 Is Scaling | Microstrategy's Record BTC Buy | Uniswap v4 | Berachain's Massive Airdrop
7 februari 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
This week on Bankless Weekly Rollup, we explore major crypto updates from Berachain’s mainnet launch and the rollout of its BERA token, to Uniswap V4’s new features and hooks that are shaking up decentralized trading. The episode delves into market dynamics including SEC moves led by Hester Peirce, Microstrategy’s rebranding, and the impact of US tariff actions on global trade. We also unpack Ethereum’s scaling upgrades and discuss the innovative strategies behind emerging DeFi protocols. Tune in for an in-depth look at the evolving crypto landscape and the key developments driving the space. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
00:00:00 Start00:03:57 Why We Dumped, Again
https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/02/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-imposes-tariffs-on-imports-from-canada-mexico-and-china/
https://x.com/benbybit/status/1886393172152156604
https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/188637331624964943700:15:33 L2 Updates
https://x.com/ak47ink/status/1882228296626458970
https://blog.kraken.com/product/staking/new-us-staking00:18:06 Microstrategy Rebrands to ‘Strategy’
https://www.bankless.com/read/microstrategy-rebrands-to-strategy
https://x.com/saylor/status/188722954619946230900:19:28 The $20 Billion Dollar Bid
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AI ROLLUP #10: 70% AI Market Crash | Fair-Launch Tokens Good or Bad? | Virtuals’ $2M Fiscal Policy | Coinbase AI Hackathon
6 februari 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
David and Ejaaz dissect the latest in AI crypto markets after a ruthless 70% drop, weighing whether it’s just a temporary setback or a major reset. Arc and Fartcoin show surprise rebounds, Virtuals unveils a $2M “fiscal policy” to fund agent innovation, and Coinbase’s AI hackathon spotlights a future swarming with yield-bots and marketing agents. Meanwhile, Freya’s vision of sovereign on-chain AI may mark the next frontier. If you’re tracking the evolution of agents, markets, and where crypto’s AI boom goes next, this episode is a must-listen (as always, anon). Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES0:00 Intro
0:41 AI Crypto Mindshare
https://www.cookie.fun
https://x.com/S4mmyEth/status/1886429346488791099
https://x.com/DV_Memetics/status/1886452402154316257
https://x.com/0xnairolf/status/188675610292826974815:13 Fair-Launch Tokens Good or Bad?
https://x.com/shawmakesmagic/status/188682969534316149425:30 Virtuals Nation Fiscal Policy
https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1884938359573000665
https://x.com/vaderresearch/status/188531115027722264135:10 Coinbase Hackathon
https://x.com/CoinbaseDev/status/188646870168963100642:54 OpenAI’s Deep Research Agent
https://x.com/sama/status/1886220046864671067
https://x.com/Felipe_Millon/status/188620543346917819150:52 Freysa
https://x.com/chappieonchain/status/1886427494632276127
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Tariffs, Trump, & Bitcoin Endgame | Jeff Park
5 februari 2025 · 51 min
Donald Trump’s newly announced 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico (and 10% on China) have rattled global markets and sparked fresh uncertainty around the U.S. dollar. According to Bitwise’s Jeff Park—whose article “Tariffs, Triffin, and Trump: How the End Game Sends Bitcoin Vertical” has gone viral—this policy shift is fueling one of the biggest crypto-macro convergences since COVID. In this episode, we explore how these cascading forces could radically suppress Treasury yields, devalue the dollar, and propel Bitcoin into unprecedented territory. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro
2:40 Trump Tariffs & Bitcoin Connection
4:09 Fiscal Deficit Benefits
7:28 Plaza Accord 1.0 & 2.0
14:12 Tariffs Now vs. 8 Years Ago
16:55 What Happens Next?
19:36 Lowering 10-Year Rate
22:10 Fiscal Dominance Policy Control
23:28 The Triffin Dilemma
29:01 Bitcoin’s Impact
32:16 Trump Advocation of Bitcoin
35:10 Crypto & Real Estate
37:06 Eric Trump’s ETH Tweet
39:22 10-Year Yield Rate Lowering Invetitabilty
42:07 Bitcoin & Other Crypto Risk Assets
47:17 Bitwise’s Dogecoin ETF
50:05 Closing & Disclaimers------
RESOURCESJeff Park
https://x.com/dgt10011Jeff Park’s Thread
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Can Pudgy Penguins Flip DOGE? | Luca Netz
3 februari 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
In this episode of Bankless, Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, explores how meme coins are evolving beyond speculation. We discuss Pengu’s launch on Solana, Pudgy Penguins’ expansion into retail and gaming, and how GIFs with 300M+ daily views are driving mass adoption. Luca also shares why meme coins can be real brands and what’s next for Pudgy’s growing ecosystem. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro
00:03:53 Opinion on Pengu token and its competitor
00:08:03 Reformatting the idea of a memecoin
00:12:32 Pudgy Penguins aren't just memes
00:16:09 Solana competitor vs Pengu
00:20:03 Impact of 30 Billion views on the GIFs on the brand
00:22:56 How does the GIFs system work?
00:25:27 GIFs working principle
00:27:13 Big brands doing SEO on GIFs
00:28:38 Non-crypto people using Pudgy GIFs
00:31:59 Physical Products of Pudgy Penguins
00:36:50 Other components of expanding the brand
00:38:56 How big is the conglomerate?
00:39:26 Choosing Solana L1 over L2
00:45:27 Where does Base stand in the algorithm?
00:51:26 Some thoughts on Ethereum's current state
00:55:32 Abstract Chains
01:02:58 Pudgy Penguins' relation with Abstract Chains
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ROLLUP: Bitcoin on the US Balance Sheet? | Trump's US Crypto Stockpile | Banks Can Now Custody Crypto | Venice AI's Massive Airdrop
31 januari 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
Joining us this week is Haseeb Qureshi who is here to help walk us through this week’s Weekly Rollup. We cover the major shift in the U.S. government’s stance on crypto, as Trump signs an executive order that establishes a national digital asset stockpile working group and bans CBDCs. The SEC also revokes SAB121, clearing the way for banks to custody crypto. Meanwhile, Venice AI’s token launch made waves, and Abstract Chain went live with a focus on creators and streamers. In markets, Nvidia’s $600B plunge rattled investors, and the Czech National Bank considers adding Bitcoin to its reserves. Plus, Gary Gensler lands a new job—back at MIT. Lees meer
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00:00:00 Start00:02:10 NVDA and Deepseek Selloff
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/27/nvidia-sheds-almost-600-billion-in-market-cap-biggest-drop-ever.html00:08:26 Why It Sold Off
https://x.com/DavidSacks/status/188393571387778288400:10:56 Markets
00:12:28 Why is The Vibe So Off?
https://x.com/intocryptoverse/status/1884408180014186958?s=4600:16:53 Bitwise Files For Doge ETF
https://x.com/EricBalchunas/status/188434955425614273500:21:01 Powell On Cutting Rates
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/29/fed-meeting-live-updates-traders-await-fed-chair-powells-comments.html
https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/188469925186055378900:24:30 US Strategic Crypto Reserve…
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AI ROLLUP #9: $6M DeepSeek Shocker | $500B AI Push | Venice’s Billion-Dollar Airdrop | Solana DEX Record
30 januari 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
Ejaaz and David reunite to unpack the DeepSeek shockwave: how a mere $6M open-source AI model rattled OpenAI’s dominance, nudged Nvidia’s stock, and sparked a fresh “arms race” in crypto AI. Meanwhile, Trump’s massive AI funding pledge and Solana’s record DEX volumes signal that the space might be heading for its biggest bull run yet. Lees meer
On the builder side, ARC’s rust-based agents partner with the Solana Foundation, AI16Z launches a $10M fund, and Virtuals teases multi-chain expansions that could redefine how agent tokens earn revenue. Between China’s fast breakthroughs and America’s big AI bets, the race to integrate AI and crypto has never been hotter. Buckle up, anon.
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES0:00 China & DeepSeek
12:43 Why Markets Rattled
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jevons_paradox24:32 OpenAI & Perplexity Agent Products
https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1882509286439637448
https://x.com/perplexity_ai/status/1882466239123255686
https://x.com/sama/status/188406633710396241634:12 AI Agent Chain Wars
39:42 Virtuals is expanding to SOLANA!
https://x.com/virtuals_io/status/1883107553183162507
https://x.com/state_of_mika/status/1883107601183048078
https://x.com/vaderresearch/status/1883597990830731678
https://www.lookonchain.com/articles/103553:01 AIXBT is becoming a product
https://x.com/aixbt_terminal/status/188275570558698296956:01 VeniceAI launches a token that pay…
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DeepSeek R1 & The Short Case For Nvidia Stock | Jeffrey Emanuel
28 januari 2025 · 1 uur 29 min
China’s new DeepSeek AI model, which reportedly matches GPT-4’s performance at 1/45th the cost, has rattled the AI hardware market and contributed to a 20% dip in Nvidia’s stock price. Investor-technologist Jeffrey Emanuel argues that DeepSeek’s efficiency gains aren’t the only story, as his viral 12,000-word article “The Short Case for Nvidia Stock” also catalyzed the market’s panic. In this episode, we explore how these converging factors could unbundle Nvidia’s once-unassailable lead and drastically reshape AI compute economics. Lees meer
Jeff's Article: https://youtubetranscriptoptimizer.com/blog/05_the_short_case_for_nvda
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TIMESTAMPS
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05:20 Intro To Jeff
07:27 The Issue With DeepSeek
16:00 Inference Compute Explained
24:51 Nvidia's Competition
29:14 DeepSeek's Impact On Valuations
36:46 Criticism Around Jeff's Thesis
44:17 DeepSeek's 45x Upgrade
51:30 The Transformer Explained
01:03:15 Why Is Everyone Shocked?
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Superagency: The Bull Case for AI | Reid Hoffman
27 januari 2025 · 1 uur 15 min
In this episode of Bankless, Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and author of Super Agency, explores how AI is set to transform humanity and amplify individual potential. We dive into Hoffman’s vision of “super agency,” We examine AI's potential to democratize technology and reshape society, along with an analysis of four distinct perspectives on its impact: pessimistic, cautious, ambitious, and balanced. Hoffman shares lessons from past tech revolutions, the risks of AI misuse, and how innovation can unlock a more optimistic future. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro
00:09:10 Is superagency a superpower?
00:11:09 How to identify a humanoid AI agent?
00:13:28 Which people will get this AI superpower?
00:17:22 Propagation of AI
00:18:47 AI religions
00:24:31 Zoomers are e/acc?
00:25:56 Thoughts on Gloomers
00:29:09 Mainframe computers' relation with today's AI
00:37:03 Negative and positive impacts of AI
00:50:28 Benefits of AI to the average citizen
00:52:58 What if AI misuses/sells our data?
00:59:31 How AI will deliver value worth millions
01:02:17 Why innovation is safety
01:05:59 AI choices shaping our freedom?
01:10:07 America’s approach towards AI
01:12:27 Is AI overhyped?
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RESOURCESReid Hoffman
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ROLLUP: Trump's Massive Memecoin | Ethereum Ecosystem Drama | Ross Ulbricht Freed | Phantom Wallet Worth $3B?
24 januari 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
In this week’s Bankless Weekly Rollup, David is joined by Eric Conner to unpack a whirlwind week in crypto. Highlights include Trump’s explosive entry back into the Oval Office, launching a $50B memecoin on Solana, a full pardon for Ross Ulbricht, and pro-crypto cabinet appointments. Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation faces internal drama as Vitalik declares “wartime mode” amidst leadership restructuring. We also dive into Solana’s soaring ecosystem, BlackRock’s massive Bitcoin buys, and the SEC’s shakeup with new pro-crypto initiatives. It’s a week of big moves, bigger drama, and major market shifts! Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES00:00:00 Intro
00:02:30 Markets
https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518
https://blog.coinshares.com/volume-217-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-02c0bf3c093d
https://youtu.be/nWPRFNVs6XY?si=YEOfBSUlqGmNJD7B00:06:08 ETF Flows
https://farside.co.uk/?p=1518
https://blog.coinshares.com/volume-217-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-02c0bf3c093d00:11:19 Trump Memecoin
https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/188044601216824938600:14:10 Melania Token
https://x.com/MELANIATRUMP/status/188108752384759399500:20:53 World Liberty Financial Bids
https://x.com/worldlibertyfi/status/188145738667146480400:26:06 Ross Ulbricht Freed
https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/188193249217076067400:31:08 Politics and Agencies
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AI ROLLUP #8: $500B AI Boost | Trump’s $70B Memecoin Frenzy | 400K Onboarded | Agent Framework Wars
23 januari 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
Ejaaz is back with David to unpack the whirlwind effects of President Trump’s $70B memecoin launch, which slammed 400K fresh users onto Solana and shattered revenue records in under 30 hours. Meanwhile, a $500B federal boost to AI—backed by OpenAI and SoftBank—has everyone on edge about how crypto’s AI agent economy might ride this newfound momentum. Lees meer
On the protocol front, Arc’s Rake framework and AI16z’s curated Eliza ecosystem are both stepping up, incubating projects like SoulGraph and Listen that promise a more user-friendly DeFAI future. Virtuals keeps shipping at breakneck speed too, testing new multi-chain waters, instituting a bold buyback, and hinting at metaverse collabs that could reshape gaming for good.
From automated DeFi positions and trading dashboards to fully autonomous NPCs that commentate (and maybe soon play) your favorite games, the lines between AI and crypto are getting blurrier—and more exciting—by the day. Buckle up as the AI agent revolution continues to redefine what “on-chain” can really mean. Ready for the ride?
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES0:00 Intro
0:50 Trump’s Memecoin & $MELANIA
https://x.com/cryptopunk7213/status/1880974772990832780
https://x.com/DiamondHandsDig/status/188097983244578010713:52 The Stargate Project…$500B AI U.S. Investment & OpenAI Agents
https://x.com/OpenAI/status/1881830103858172059
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LIVE: Trump Pardons Ross Ulbrict, TRUMP Offical Memecoin, SEC's Pro-Crypto Pivot | Alex Thorn
22 januari 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, joins us to unpack all the craziness that's gone down this week around the inauguration. Alex had the opportunity to attend the Crypto Ball and spend the weekend in DC so he gives us the inside scoop among all the other exciting developments. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS00:00 Inaugration Recap
04:23 Ross Ulbricht Is Free
20:42 TRUMP Token Launch
37:27 The Crypto Ball
44:00 Pro Crypto SEC
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BlackRock's Crypto Plans for 2025 | CIO Samara Cohen
20 januari 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
In this episode of Bankless, Samara Cohen, BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer of ETFs and Index Investments, discusses how ETFs and blockchain are revolutionizing finance. We explore Bitcoin and Ether ETFs as bridges between crypto and TradFi, blockchain's role in market modernization, and how ETFs enhance transparency and diversification. Cohen also shares insights on upcoming regulations and the importance of education in driving crypto adoption. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS00:00:00 Intro
00:06:59 Role of Market Modernizer
00:09:12 Blockchains and ETFs Future
00:12:54 "Blackrock" Blockchain?
00:16:09 ETF Progress Check
00:19:22 Bitcoin & Ether ETFs Updates
00:24:08 Blackrock on Cryptos/ETPs
00:27:47 Blackrock's Research Audience
00:29:26 2025 ETF Predictions
00:33:21 Blackrock's Effect on Options
00:36:06 Options Unlock Opportunities
00:40:28 "Price is Best Marketing"
00:42:42 Upgrading ETF Protocols
00:44:49 Blackrock’s Other ETFs Plan
00:54:11 New Administration Impact
00:58:11 Blackrock's 2025 Outlook
01:00:30 Digital Assets & ETF Teams
01:03:33 Samara's Next Guest
01:05:55 Samara on 2025 Excitement
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RESOURCESSamara Cohen
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ROLLUP: 2025 Market Outlook | Inauguration Impact | Gary Gensler's Parting Gift | Sony Censors Ethereum?
17 januari 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
This week’s episode dives into the evolving landscape of crypto as we approach a new administration. We discuss Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency and what it could mean for markets, analyze the recent market turmoil despite positive economic indicators, and break down the SEC’s case against Elon Musk. We also explore Sony’s controversial L2 launch and Tether’s move to El Salvador. Finally, some an exciting new privacy tool teams up with Coinbase. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES00:00:00 Start
00:02:34 Markets
https://macromostly.substack.com/p/bls-jobs-report-recap-december-95c
https://business.bofa.com/en-us/content/market-strategies-insights/weekly-market-recap-report.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/15/cpi-inflation-december-2024-.html00:11:45 Strong Jobs Report
https://imgur.com/MxHgOOe00:18:28 SEC Sues Elon Musk
https://x.com/WatcherGuru/status/1879305674594865284
https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1879322286291054653
https://x.com/GOPMajorityWhip/status/1879319142303498579
https://decrypt.co/301226/sec-appeals-ripple-ruling-seeks-reversal-on-xrp-classification00:29:26 3 Days Until Trump Takes Office
https://x.com/Polymarket/status/1879957585748734158
https://blockworks.co/news/trump-assembles-2025-cabinet
https://x.com/QuintenFrancois/status/187909384649301204200:36:24 What If Kamala Won?
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AI ROLLUP #7: DeFAI Mindshare | Arc’s Multi-Chain Moves | ai16z: Sink or Swim? | Virtuals $40M Burn
16 januari 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
Ejaaz is back with David to dissect the accelerating rise of AI agents at crypto’s cutting edge. They uncover how Arc’s multi-chain approach and Ai16z’s Eliza framework are igniting a fresh wave of DeFAI innovation—everything from clever Twitter agents to more autonomous protocols. Lees meer
They dive into Virtuals’ relentless shipping, which is driving record on-chain fees and fueling a bold $40M buyback, while exploring why upcoming gaming collaborations may unlock AI’s next breakout moment. New players like Ava and Pippin also take center stage, proving both the promise and FUD-fueled volatility of this fast-growing sector.
Whether it’s DeFi revamps, multi-chain expansions, or full-blown AI-driven games, this episode outlines the major trends shaping crypto and AI’s convergent future. Ready for the ride?
Further DAO Drama Conext
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES0:00 Intro
0:22 Last Week’s DAO Drama
9:14 Last 7 Days of AI Action & Themes
https://cookie.fun/
13:36 AI Mindshare DeFAI
https://x.com/0xNairolf/status/1878692478230118835
19:00 Franklin Templeton AI Agent Report
https://x.com/s4mmyeth/status/1879256605386019262
23:33 Arc Announcements & Why Arc?
https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1879189754685636997
https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1878848384821256329
https://x.com/0thTachi/status/1878921893236875296
https://x.com/arcdotfun/status/1879213739234463883
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Will Quantum Computing Kill Bitcoin? | Scott Aaronson & Justin Drake
13 januari 2025 · 2 uur 24 min
Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, raising significant questions for cryptography and blockchain. In this episode, Scott Aaronson, quantum computing expert, and Justin Drake, cryptography researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, join us to explore the impact of quantum advancements on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the future of crypto security. Are your coins safe? How soon do we need post-quantum cryptography? Tune in as we navigate this complex, fascinating frontier. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro
6:50 Google Willow Chip
11:58 How is Quantum Computing Accelerating?
19:27 Quantum vs Classical Computers
40:18 Why are Quantum Computers so weird?
46:18 Quantum Computing & Cryptography
52:53 What will Break Cryptography
54:45 Time Horizons
1:03:14 Accounts Getting Hacked
1:13:23 The Bitcoin Case
1:24:10 Quantum Money
1:29:44 The Ethereum Case
1:35:00 Closing Thoughts
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RESOURCESScott Aaronson
https://www.scottaaronson.com/Justin Drake
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ROLLUP: Bull Market Over? | Operation Choke Point 2.0 Emails | Meta Free Speech | $6.5B Silk Road BTC Sale
10 januari 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
Ryan and David return for another Weekly Rollup, tackling the question everyone’s asking in 2025: is the crypto bull market already over, or do we still have more to go? Fresh FDIC emails prove Choke Point 2.0 was no conspiracy, with yet another key antagonist stepping down. Meanwhile, AI agents dominate headlines and reimagine DeFi UX, and Meta’s abrupt pivot to free speech has everyone buzzing. Finally, the U.S. greenlights a $6.5B Silk Road Bitcoin sale—can Trump step in to save America’s strategic BTC stash? Buckle up; 2025 isn’t slowing down. You ready anon? Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES0:00 California Wildfires
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https://x.com/0xngmi/status/18772299020652831986:10 MARKETS
https://x.com/saylor/status/18762531781001179077:13 Meanwhile, US court greenlighted sale of $6.5B of Silk Road Bitcoin
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https://decrypt.co/300133/us-court-greenlights-sale-of-6-5b-in-seized-silk-road-bitcoin10:57 Markets Cont.
https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/AMEX-SPY/
https://companiesmarketcap.com/assets-by-market-cap/15:15 Movers of the Week
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AI ROLLUP #6: The Hottest AI Crypto Trends of 2025
9 januari 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
Welcome back to The AI Rollup where we're diving into the intersection of AI and crypto, exploring the rise of autonomous AI agents and their impact on DeFi, gaming, and beyond. From groundbreaking tools like agent engines that simplify complex DeFi tasks to emerging trends like AI x Gaming, we’re at the forefront of innovation in this rapidly evolving space. Join us as we discuss the hottest AI crypto trends of 2025. Lees meer
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TIMESTAMPS & RESOURCES
00:00:00 Intro00:02:31 What's The Big Deal?
00:06:03 Utility Tools To Use
https://www.cookie.fun/
https://kaito.ai/00:09:19 Evaluating AI Agents
00:12:18 Is This a Cycle Play?
00:20:55 Goals For Q2 + Q3
00:28:38 AI Mindshare
https://x.com/0xnairolf/status/1875950819553735118?s=46
https://yaps.kaito.ai/00:37:00 Agent Threatens ThreadGuy
https://x.com/notthreadguy/status/1876811933950562572?s=4600:42:51 DeFAI
00:49:09 Agent Engines
https://x.com/tonyplasencia3/status/1876508717002477808?s=46
https://x.com/askthehive_ai/status/1876730899695362452?s=46
https://x.com/blocknewsdotcom/status/1875280354640265524?s=46
https://x.com/pastagotsauce/status/1875331242151043161
https://x.com/templecrash/status/1875955040642298294?s=46
https://x.com/wheatiessol/status/1873727022427701355?s=4601:00:51 AI x Gaming
https://hyperfy.io/
https://x.com/AshConnell/status/1803043078972096858
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Zerebro's Crazy Rise & The Future of AI Agent Artists | Founders Jeffy Yu & Tint
8 januari 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
David and Ejaaz are joined by Jeffy and Tint, creators of Zerebro—an autonomous AI agent that composes rap tracks, launches NFTs, and even minted its own token by hijacking Jeffy’s computer. This on chain sensation transcends mere GPT wrappers, forging a bold new path for AI in crypto. Lees meer
How does an AI manage cross-chain finances, get deplatformed by Spotify, and still power a no-code framework for agent creation? We explore Zerebro’s role in reshaping digital commerce and creativity, and what it means for the future of decentralized intelligence.
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TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro
5:10 How Zerebro Came To Be
7:38 2026 Agent Impact Predictions
12:42 Zerebro’s Unique Value Prop
17:30 Zerebro’s Cross-Chain Strategy
22:54 Zerebro’s Life Roadmap & Timeline
30:39 What is Zerebro? Full Explanation
33:39 Why AI Swarms Are Important
34:56 $ZEREBRO Backstory & Utility
46:47 How to Give AI Agents Goals
49:06 What Are Zerebro’s Goals? Scaling?
53:33 Open vs. Closed Source? & Competition
59:06 End of 2025 Predictions
1:03:50 AI Agents Breaking Away From Crypto?
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RESOURCESJeffy Yu
https://x.com/jyu_ethTint
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How to Build in Crypto: Lessons from 8 Leading Founders | Jesse Pollack, Jeremy Allaire, Anatoly Yakovenko & More
6 januari 2025 · 2 uur 7 min
Do you think you’ve got what it takes to become a founder in crypto? Lees meer
On the show today we’ve got 8 of crypto’s most famous and successful builders in crypto, each with about 15 minutes in time, giving you the wisdom they gained founding their own companies.
We’re joined by Jesse Pollack from Base, Jeremy Allaire from Circle, Anatoly from Solana, Stani from Aave, Kain from Synthetix, Mike & Jason from Blockworks, Kevin Owocki from Gitcoin and Lucas from Jito. Each one with their own perspectives, their own scars and hopefully by listening to this episode, you, the listener, can learn from their experiences to gain the confidence you need to venture into this world.
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TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro
2:52 Jesse Pollack - Base
15:45 Jeremy Allaire - Circle
34:53 Anatoly Yakovenko - Solana
51:00 Stani Kulechove - Aave
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RESOURCESJesse Pollack - Base
https://x.com/jessepollakJeremy Allaire - Circle
https://x.com/jerallaireAnatoly Yakovenko - Solana
https://x.com/aeyakovenkoStani Kulechove - Aave
https://x.com/StaniKulechovKain Warwick - Synthetix
https://x.com/kaiynneJason Yanowitz - Blockworks
https://x.com/jasonyanowitzMike Ippolito - Blockworks
https://x.com/MikeIppolito_Kevin Owocki - Gitcoin
https://x.com/owockiOnchain Capital Alloca…