Diego Fernández, Secretary of Innovation and Digital Transformation of Buenos Aires, breaks down the QuarkID project and the significance of digital identity.
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Buenos Aires' Secretary of Innovation and Digital Transformation Diego Fernández joins "First Mover" to discuss how QuarkID simplifies the process of accessing and verifying personal documents for citizens. Plus, insights on the role zero-knowledge technology plays in the development of digital identity.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, dive into
the strategy and vision behind the Ag layer, which aims to solve the problem of L2 fragmentation on Ethereum with Brendan Farmer Co-Founder of Polygon.
Polygon is focused on building a unified environment for value, liquidity, and state in the Ethereum ecosystem. The Ag layer connects different mini-ecosystems within Polygon and allows chains to plug into the liquidity and value that already exists.
Takeaways
Polygon's strategy is to build a unified environment for value, liquidity, and state in the Ethereum ecosystem.
The Ag layer connects different mini-ecosystems within Polygon and allows chains to plug into existing liquidity and value.
The Ag layer includes a builder marketplace where builders can simultaneously build blocks across multiple chains, providing users with a seamless experience.
The goal is to create a positive-sum outcome for all chains involved and avoid fragmentation in the ecosystem.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:19 Polygon's Strategy and Tech Shift
06:50 Analogies for Understanding the Ag Layer
07:26 Adoption and Benefits of the Ag Layer
09:36 Overview of Polygon's Ecosystem
10:54 Polygon Today: POS Chain and ZKVM Chain
12:28 Polygon's Technological Innovations
14:35 POS Chain and the Future of Polygon
19:42 The Ag Layer as a Connector
22:02 Competition and Collaboration in the Industry
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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from a potential spot bitcoin ETF in Australia to Franklin Templeton's new report on bitcoin NFTs.
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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Australia-based Monochrome Asset Management announced their application for a spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange traded fund. Plus, the state of bitcoin miner Hut 8 (HUT) after its merger with US Bitcoin Corp. (USBTC) And a new report from Franklin Templeton on Bitcoin NFTs.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
Ethena's synthetic dollar, USDe, hit a $2 billion market cap in just seven weeks, raising eyebrows. Ethena Labs founder Guy Young explores the risks of reinventing the digital dollar.
This week, Ethena was in the spotlight after the airdrop of ENA, its new governance token. Ethena’s flagship product, the “synthetic dollar” USDe has amassed a $2 billion market cap in less than two months. Meanwhile, ENA’s market capitalization sits around $1.4 billion, with a fully diluted valuation of $15.5 billion.
In this episode, Guy Young, founder of Ethena Labs, discusses the risks associated with Ethena, including custodial risks and counterparty risks to exchanges. Young also talks about the use cases of Ethena's governance token, and discusses the potential for Ethena to be integrated with DeFi and CeFi.
Show highlights:
An introduction to what Ethena is and how USDe works
Why the team doesn't want to refer to USDe as a stablecoin and prefers to use the term "synthetic dollar"
What the risks of USDe are, including custody, counterparties, and smart contracts
Why Guy is "pleased" with how the ENA airdrop went through
How ENA will be used and what its role will be in the governance of Ethena
Why Ethena is now onboarding Bitcoin as collateral
Why Guy thinks that there's been an "exaggeration" regarding the situation with Maker and Aave
Guy's response to the critics who say that Ethena is essentially Terra/Luna
Whether USDe would only work in a bull market
How the Ethena insurance fund works and what it aims to accomplish
What's next for Ethena after onboarding Bitcoin, with Solana potentially being the next asset
Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC. Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz.
We go through this week’s Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining news, including the dangers to TSMC chip production from the earthquake in Taiwan, Franklin Templeton on Ordinals and Poolin selling its 100 MW farm for a fair chunk of change.
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Welcome to the news roundup! Today we chat about potential delays to TSMCs chip production from the earthquake in Taiwan, Franklin Templeton on Ordinals and Poolin selling its 100 MW farm for a fair chunk of change.
Chapter Markers:
00:00:00 Start
00:01:07 Intro
00:04:21 The Big Empty Documentary
00:05:40 Taiwan Earthquake Impact
00:10:55 Bitcoin Ordinals Corner
00:15:33 Mining Pool Centralization
00:24:23 Stratum V2 Discussion
00:29:35 Poolin Sells Texas Assets
00:35:18 Sauna Miner Test: S21 vs M60
00:38:08 Outro
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"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC with Senior Producer, Damien Somerset. Distributed by CoinDesk with Senior Producer Michele Musso and Executive Producer Jared Schwartz.
CoinDesk Indices presents notable data insights from the week, followed by additional analysis from an industry expert.
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The CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) functions as a benchmark for the performance of the digital asset market, delivering institutional quality information to digital asset investors. Subsets of the CoinDesk Market Index (CMI) are investible CoinDesk Crypto Sectors and the CoinDesk 20 Index, designed to measure the performance of the top digital assets. Today’s takeaways are provided by Tracy Stephens, senior index manager at CoinDesk Indices with additional analysis from Connor Farley, CEO and Co-Founder of Truvius. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.
Securitize founder and CEO Carlos Domingo discusses BlackRock's launch of its tokenized asset fund on the Ethereum network.
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Asset management giant BlackRock (BLK) partnered with Securitize to launch its tokenized asset fund on the Ethereum network. Securitize founder and CEO Carlos Domingo joins "First Mover" with insights on the partnership and evolution of real-world assets in the crypto space.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the latest with Wormhole’s newly released W token to VanEck's bullish prediction for Ethereum Layer 2s.
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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including Solana DeFi application Kamino offering a weekly yield of more than 999%, paid out in W and JTO tokens. Plus, VanEck predicts Ethereum layer 2 networks to be valued at over $1 trillion by 2030 and CFTC data shows that leveraged funds held record net short positions in CME's bitcoin futures last week.
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Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.
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This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.
The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Aaron Klein, Senior Fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution.
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On "Markets Daily," Aaron Klein, senior fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution, joins Markets Daily with insight on the macroeconomic environment and its relation to financial markets. They focus on the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates and inflation and the potential impact on Bitcoin and other crypto assets.
Takeaways |
The Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates and inflation is a key factor to watch in the macroeconomic environment.
Rate cuts by the Fed could have implications for Bitcoin, other crypto assets, and financial markets in general.
Global factors, such as geopolitical tensions and economic developments in other countries, can impact the US economy and financial markets.
Understanding the relationship between macroeconomics and financial markets is important for investors and traders.
Chapters |
00:00 Introduction and Market Update
01:20 The Federal Reserve's Impact on Financial Markets
06:02 Monitoring Global Factors concerning the US Economy
10:22 The Intersection of Macroeconomics and Financial Markets
Consensus 2024 is where experts convene to discuss ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. CoinDesk curates the tenth annual Consensus to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities, and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15.
This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren discuss the intersection of technology, culture, and crypto. They explore the increasing toxicity in certain corners of the crypto community and the need to create a more equitable and inclusive culture. They also touch on moderation challenges and the incentives that drive behavior on social media platforms. Their conversation highlights the importance of building better communities and rethinking the structures and incentives that shape online interactions.
Takeaways |
The crypto community needs to address the increasing toxicity in certain corners and strive for a more inclusive and equitable culture.
The challenges of moderation on social media platforms highlight the need to rethink the structures and incentives that shape online behavior.
Building better communities and promoting positive norms and behaviors is crucial for creating a healthier digital environment.
The intersection of technology, culture, and crypto presents opportunities to address inequities and distortions on the internet. The online economy incentivizes extreme behavior and polarizing discussions, driven by the pursuit of attention and financial gain.
Crypto culture emerged in the social media era and is influenced by algorithmic systems that prioritize engagement over thoughtful discourse.
Blockchain technology has the potential to empower hyperlocal communities and enable meaningful change at a local level.
The erosion of local media has contributed to the rise of toxic behavior in online communities.
Policy-making should consider the nuances of different communities and focus on addressing local issues that directly impact people's lives.
Consensus is where experts convene to talk about the ideas shaping our digital future. Join developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers and more in Austin, Texas from May 29-31. The tenth annual Consensus is curated by CoinDesk to feature the industry’s most sought-after speakers, unparalleled networking opportunities and unforgettable experiences. Take 15% off registration with the code MRP15.
Money Reimagined has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “The News Tonight ” by Shimmer.
