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Host Jennifer Sanasie shares a preview on the exciting lineup of guests who will be speaking at Consensus 2024.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie shares a preview on the exciting lineup of guests who will be speaking at Consensus 2024, including presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Franklin Templeton CEO and President Jenny Johnson and Casey Rodarmor, the bitcoin developer who created ordinals, inscriptions and the Runes protocol.

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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.

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The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and ZX Squared Capital co-founder and CIO CK (Changguang) Zheng.

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ZX Squared Capital co-founder and CIO CK (Changguang) Zheng discusses why institutional interest in bitcoin led by the ETF products in the U.S. could be the catalyst for the largest crypto by market cap to reach the $90,000 level by the end of 2024. Plus, why bitcoin's narrative has never been better given the inflation in fiat currencies across the world.

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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. Take 15% off registration with the code MD15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.

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This episode was hosted by Helene Braun. “Markets Daily” is produced by executive producer Jared Schwartz and edited by Victor Chen, alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez—all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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Node sales are becoming a popular fundraising method in the blockchain industry, where projects sell nodes instead of tokens or equity.

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This installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk; who discuss node sales, address poisoning, and the concept of account abstraction on Ethereum. The hosts also touch on the challenges of mainstream adoption of blockchain technology and the lack of standards in token launches.

Takeaways | 

• Node sales are becoming a popular fundraising method in the blockchain industry, where projects sell nodes instead of tokens or equity.
• Address poisoning is a type of exploit where a victim is tricked into sending a legitimate transaction to the wrong wallet address.
• Account abstraction is a concept that aims to make crypto wallets on Ethereum easier to use and more versatile.
• The lack of standards in token launches and the challenges of mainstream adoption continue to be issues in the crypto industry. SoFund has a reward system where 20% of the total supply of their token, SOF, will be awarded as rewards to node buyers over the next three years.
• The distribution model for rewards and tokens can be a balancing act between satisfying investors and contributors to the ecosystem.
• Maximal extractable value (MEV) is a problem on the Ethereum blockchain where operators can front-run and extract profits from transactions, causing financial losses.
• Metamask has introduced smart transactions to combat MEV, offering lower fees, transaction transparency, and protection against front running.
• The development of different types of wallets and transaction systems is an ongoing effort to improve user experience and address complex technical challenges in the blockchain industry.

Chapters |

00:00 The Rise of Node Sales

07:12 Account Abstraction on Ethereum

25:27 Understanding the Reward System and Distribution Model of SoFund

27:21 The Challenge of Balancing Rewards for Investors and Contributors

32:21 Exploring Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) on the Ethereum Blockchain

35:23 Metamask Introduces Smart Transactions to Combat MEV

41:31 Competition and Innovation in the Wallet Landscape

45:24 The Search for Solutions and Improvements in the Blockchain Industry

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EPISODE LINKS |  

Ethereum Developers Target Ease of Crypto Wallets With 'EIP-3074' 

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Popular Crypto Wallet MetaMask Rolls Out 'Smart Transactions' to Combat Ethereum Front-Running 

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Found.xyz co-funder and bankruptcy attorney Nicholas Hall discusses FTX's new plan to repay its creditors.

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Found.xyz co-funder and bankruptcy attorney Nicholas Hall joins "First Mover" to discuss the FTX estate's new plan that would see 98% of its creditors get back 118% of their claims in cash. Plus, the hidden pitfalls of the reorganization plan and a potential timeline for court approval.

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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.

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the surge in TON and RNDR tokens to Kraken asking a court to dismiss the SEC claims against the exchange.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as TON, and RNDR tokens have rallied over 13% in 24 hours. Plus, Kraken's lawyers have asked a court to dismiss the SEC's claims against the exchange. And, Binance and KuCoin became the first offshore crypto-related entities to be approved by India's anti-money laundering unit.

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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.

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The draft FTX bankruptcy plan is being lauded for paying out more—in dollar terms—to creditors than expected. But it’s at the cost of customers who hold the most valuable assets on the exchange.

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Thomas Braziel, managing partner at 117 Partners, dives into the draft FTX bankruptcy plan, which was praised for paying out at more than 100% in dollar terms, but has several intricacies that are drawing criticisms from creditors—including a group that is urging creditors to vote not. 

The episode delves into the nuances of the proposed payout, explaining how the estate was able to pay back more than 100% of the dollar value of the claims, why some creditors are being pitted against each other, and why it might get approved even “over the kicking and screaming” of some creditors. 

Braziel gives his insights into the rapid formation of this plan, the controversial role of Sullivan and Cromwell, and the logistical challenges posed by what may end up being paper check payouts. 

Show highlights:

• Why the plan that was filed this week is such big news
• How it was never even possible for creditors to be made whole in crypto asset terms
• How the majority of depositors had stablecoins on the FTX platform
• Why there are “inter-creditor” disputes
• What a "cramdown" is and why it's significant in this case
• Criticisms of the plan, and why larger investors, especially with crypto holdings, are having their gains socialized
• Whether the FTX estate made mistakes by selling some of its positions before they 10x’ed
• Why FTX didn't reboot its platform 
• What conflicts of interest might arise from law firm Sullivan and Cromwell
• The tax implications for creditors who are non-US taxpayers
• How the claims are going to be distributed
• Whether the creditors will favor the proposal and the next steps 
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Guest |

• Thomas Braziel, Managing Partner at 117 Partners
• Previous appearances on Unchained:
• Why FTX Might Try to Claw Back Funds From Retail Customers
• Will FTX Reboot? Here’s John Ray’s Internal Deadline for Making a Decision
• Will FTX Customers Ever Recover Their Assets? Two Insolvency Experts Weigh In
• Will Celsius Survive the Bankruptcy Process?
• How Crypto Bankruptcy Claims Buyers Will Profit From the Collapse of FTX

Links | 

• Previous coverage on Unchained of the FTX bankruptcy:
• Jesse Powell and Kevin Zhou on How FTX and Alameda Lost $10 Billion
• Did the Bahamian Government Direct SBF and Gary Wang to Hack FTX?
• The Chopping Block: Why Lenders Didn’t Liquidate Alameda When It Was Underwater 
• Erik Voorhees and Cobie on Why FTX Loaned Out Customers’ Assets
• The Chopping Block: FTX: The Biggest Collapse in the History of Crypto?

Creditors plan:

• Unchained: 98% of FTX Creditors to Receive 118% Claims Payout
• Thomas’ summary of the plan

Dollarization: 

• Unchained: Is it Fair That Crypto Bankruptcies Are Denominated in Dollars? Here’s a Solution to Dollarization

Criticism of the plan:

• Nicholas Hall’s thread 
• Sunil Kavuri’s opinion on X
• Zach Guzman on the sale of Anthropic

Taxes:

• Thomas’ thread on the taxes for creditors

Unchained Podcast is Produced by Laura Shin Media, LLC.  Distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Michele Musso and Executive Producer is Jared Schwartz. 

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Bitcoin experienced its first difficulty adjustment after the Bitcoin halving, giving some breathing room to much belabored Bitcoin miners.

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In this week’s Mining Pod, Will and Matt dig into Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining news including: difficulty dropping 5.5%, Arkansas putting restrictions around Bitcoin mining and large Bitcoin miners pivoting into artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.

Chapters |

00:00:00 Start

00:02:07 Hashrate go down

00:06:35 Texas grid spikes

00:10:57 Canaan Avalon A15

00:17:26 Arkansas hates noise & communists

00:25:01 Miners pivot to AI infrastructure

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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 Jason Leibowitz, Managing Director, Head of Private Wealth at Hashnote. For more on CoinDesk Indices, visit: coindeskmarkets.com.

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Sotheby’s Vice-President and Head of Digital Art and NFTs Michael Bouhanna discusses the state of NFTs and future of digital art.

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Sotheby’s Vice-President and Head of Digital Art and NFTs Michael Bouhanna joins "First Mover" to discuss the state of non-fungible tokens in the art world and the challenges when it comes to the adoption of digital art. Plus, outlook on the evolution of NFTs in the next decade.

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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.

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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from an investigator fired by Binance to the surge in "Boden" meme coin.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Wall Street Journal article that says Binance fired an investigator who uncovered evidence of market manipulation at DWF Labs, one of the exchange's clients. Plus, insights on Robinhood's strong earnings report and the surge in "Boden" meme coin after former President Trump's comments.

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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.

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