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Sreeram Kannan, the founder of Eigenlayer, discusses the initial 'training wheels' phase for Eigen DA, a data availability service, and the implementation of slashing and market mechanisms.

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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 innovative world of Eigenlayer. They explore the decentralized trust network's vision and technology in a conversation with Sreeram Kannan, the founder of EigenLayer.

The roadmap for Eigenlayer includes the launch of Eigen DA, a data availability service, and the implementation of slashing and market mechanisms. The project is currently on track for a mainnet launch in early Q2.

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Takeaways | 

• Eigenlayer enables developers to build new infrastructure services without the need for separate decentralized trust networks.
• The system utilizes pooled security and attributable security to ensure the integrity and availability of services.
• The roadmap for Eigenlayer includes the launch of Eigen DA, slashing, and market mechanisms.
• Eigenlayer is on track for a mainnet launch in early Q2.

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Get the scoops on all the details of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s 25-year prison sentence, plus the other conditions of punishment. 

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Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), FTX's co-founder, was sentenced to 25 years in prison and $11 billion in forfeiture for massive fraud, marking a historic moment in the crypto industry. Judge Lewis Kaplan emphasized the sentence's necessity due to Bankman-Fried's risk-oriented decision-making philosophy known as “expected value” and lack of remorse. 

Sam Enzer joined Unchained to unpack the sentencing, discussing the fairness of the length, explaining how the $11 billion forfeiture would work and how it’s different from the bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally, Enzer provided insights into the kind of prison SBF would end up in and into the three-year supervised release SBF will face after his prison term. The conversation further delved into the broader impact of the sentencing on the crypto industry, suggesting it could signify the end of a dark chapter. 

Show highlights: 

• Whether the 25-year sentence is fair, according to Sam
• What the $11 billion in forfeiture means for SBF
• Whether the assets of SBF actually belong to the FTX estate
• Where SBF will likely go to prison and why Sam believes that SBF will not go to a maximum security prison
• When the clock starts ticking for the 25-year sentence
• Why SBF will not be eligible for parole and whether he could get "good time credit"
• What the defense will attempt in appealing the conviction
• What types of behavior could get SBF enough credit to appeal for a reduced sentence
• Why SBF will have to be supervised for three years after his release
• How SBF’s philosophy about “expected value,” was the theme of the crime, according to Judge Kaplan
• Whether the co-conspirators, such as Caroline Ellison, will be sentenced and serve in prison
• Why Sam says that the sentencing represented "the closing of a dark chapter" in crypto
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Guest

Sam Enzer, Partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel

Previous appearances on Unchained:

Why the SEC’s Case Against Coinbase Is So Significant for Crypto

Why SBF’s Testimony So Far Has Likely Already Doomed Him

Another Bad Week for Sam Bankman-Fried in His Criminal Trial

Why These Lawyers Say It’s Over for SBF-But His Only Hail Mary Is to Testify

SBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Might Try and Win His Case

SBF’s Lawyers Could Be Annoying the Judge How Might That Impact the Trial?

Links

Unchained: 

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years for Historic Fraud

SBF’s Prison Sentencing Is Coming Up. How Many Years Will He Get?

Is Prison Crypto’s New Glow-Up? Post-Incarceration Do Kwon and SBF Are Admired

What to Expect from Sam Bankman-Fried’s Sentencing – and the Lessons We Should Learn

How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Sentencing Went Down: A Timeline of Events 

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Energy markets run on credit, but Bitcoin can fix this also. Alan Schroeder joins the podcast to discuss Synota’s instantaneous payout methods for energy suppliers and Bitcoin miners.

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Alan Schroeder of Synota joins The Mining Pod to go through the ins and outs of the energy credit system and how the Lightning Network can make it more efficient through real-time settlement for energy usage. 

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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. 

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Proximity Labs Director Kendall Cole breaks down NEAR protocol's new chain signatures network that offers users multichain access from one account.

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Kendall Cole, Director at Proximity Labs, joins "First Mover" to discuss NEAR protocol's new chain signatures network that offers users multichain access from their NEAR account. Plus, insights on how the technology enhances user experiences and provides new opportunities for developers in the DeFi space.

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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 booming market for tokenized U.S. Treasury debt to the Financial Action Task Force calling for crypto regulation.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as data tracked by 21.co shows $1.08 billion in Treasury notes has been tokenized through public blockchains. Plus, a new report from broker Canaccord Genuity gives bullish predictions on bitcoin, and the Financial Action Task Force calls for more jurisdictions to regulate crypto.

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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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The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and Octavio Marenzi, CEO of Opimas.

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On "Markets Daily," Opimas CEO Octavio Marenzi, joins Markets Daily to discuss various topics related to the cryptocurrency market. Helene and Octavio cover market trends, indicators, and the impact of geopolitical situations on Bitcoin and gold. They also touch on the SEC investigation into Ether and the potential approval of an Ether ETF. Octavio shares insights on Bitcoin's price volatility and the possibility of it replacing traditional currencies. The episode concludes with the tokenized US Treasury debt market and the challenges of promoting DLT-based bonds to investors.

LINKS | 

Crypto Stocks Like MicroStrategy, Coinbase Could Shoot Up if Short Sellers Exit 

Over $1B in U.S. Treasury Notes Has Been Tokenized on Public Blockchains

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Cathy Hackl, explores the metaverse's rapid development, the merging of our digital and physical realities and how AI is reshaping our interactions.

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In this week's installment of "Money Reimagined," hosts Michael Casey and Sheila Warren welcome Cathy Hackl, a leading authority in emerging tech, global executive and tech visionary. Together, they explore the metaverse's rapid development, highlighting the buzz around its potential and how AI and spatial computing are reshaping our interactions.

Hackl discusses the merging of our digital and physical realities, emphasizing the critical importance of hardware for spatial computing and voicing concerns over possible compromises. Then, the conversation takes a turn, diving into how cloud computing is booming and we're seeing a swing back to decentralization. It's fascinating to think about how crucial hardware, software, connectivity, and data really are in driving tech forward. We also delve into the realms of NFTs and blockchain, discussing the challenging task of harmonizing state laws with federal regulations. Wrapping up, we touch on the exciting potential web3 and blockchain hold for revolutionizing computing as we know it.

Takeaways |

• The metaverse has experienced a cycle of hype and buzz, but the concept and development of virtual shared experiences in both virtual and physical spaces are still ongoing.
• Spatial computing, an advanced form of 3D-centric computing, uses AI, computer vision, and extended reality to seamlessly blend virtual content into the physical world.
• The expansion of computing and the evolution of the internet into the physical world will transform human-to-human communication and human-computer interaction.
• The development of AI that can see and understand the physical world is crucial for the advancement of spatial computing and the metaverse.
• While spatial computing offers convenience and augmentation of reality, there are concerns about privacy, virtual air rights, and the potential negative impact of constant data collection.
• Cloud computing has led to the centralization of the internet, with major platforms dominating the landscape.
• The expansion of computing and data in the metaverse requires a combination of hardware, software, connectivity, and data management.
• Enforcement and regulation of the metaverse pose significant challenges, and there is a need for technical understanding and collaboration between policymakers and experts.
• State laws are being enacted to address potential harms, but federal regulation is necessary to create a cohesive framework.
• Web3 and blockchain technologies offer opportunities to create solutions for age gating, provenance, and other challenges in the metaverse.

Links | 

Cathy Hackl 

Crypto Council for Innovation 

CoinDesk.com

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Tanssi co-founder and Moondance Labs CEO Francisco Agosti discusses the latest funding they raised and how appchains provide a solution for building blockchain applications.

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Francisco Agosti, co-founder of Tanssi and CEO of Moondance Labs, joins "First Mover" to discuss the challenges developers face when building blockchain applications. He says appchains provide a solution. Plus, insights on the $6 million investment Moondance Labs raised for Tanssi.

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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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Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from HSBC's tokenized gold product in Hong Kong to the latest exploit at Web3 project Munchables.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as HSBC brings its tokenized gold product to Hong Kong, claiming bragging rights for being the first bank to create a blockchain-based real-world asset aimed at retail investors. Plus, Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, and Ocean Protocol agreed to combine their crypto tokens into one, and Web3 project Munchables was drained of an estimated $62.5 million worth of ether.

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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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