CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Dencun Is a Milestone, But the Real Price Driver Is Ether ETF Hope, Says Brian Dixon

The latest price moves and insights with Helene Braun and guest Brian Dixon, CEO of Off the Chain Capital.

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Traders have a lot to point to in markets for the bull case: risk demand, bitcoin all-time highs, hopes for an ether ETF. On "Markets Daily," CoinDesk Markets Reporter Helene Braun speaks with Brian Dixon, CEO of Off the Chain Capital, about the Dencun upgrade, Ethereum price corrections, Grayscale's Mini GBTC and Coinbase crashes.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - UNCHAINED: Why EigenLayer May Be the Most Innovative New Ecosystem Since Ethereum

Developer activity on EigenLayer has sprouted up extremely quickly, according to founder Sreeram Kannan and investor Olaf Carlson-Wee.


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Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer, and Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder and CIO of Polychain Capital, an investor in EigenLayer, say that the developer ecosystem around EigenLayer is sprouting up very fast, which reminds Carlson-Wee of the developer excitement in Ethereum’s early days.

They discuss the potential of EigenLayer, which uses a restaking mechanism to allow ETH stakers to reallocate their staked ETH and Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) to bolster security for other protocols. They cover how it could turbocharge Ethereum's rollup scaling roadmap and enable Ethereum to become a stack of decentralized software-as-a-service providers. Additionally, they discuss the potential risks associated with restaking as well as how EigenLayer could work with AI.

Show highlights:

  • Sreeram's explanation of what EigenLayer is and what is allows on Ethereum
  • Why Polychain invested in EigenLayer's seed round
  • Why Sreerarm believes that there are not just going to be three modules in blockchains, but thousands
  • The types of applications that can be built with actively validated services, according to Sreeram
  • Why they both believe that EigenLayer will improve smart contracts
  • Whether EigenLayer will help solve the liquidity fragmentation issue in Layer 2s
  • What Ethereum inclusion guarantees are and why they are important
  • The potential risks of EigenLayer and why Olaf doesn’t agree that EigenLayer results in rehypothecation
  • How attribution claims work in EigenLayer, allowing for "elastic scaling of security"
  • EigenLayer’s points program and the likelihood of a token
  • Why Sreeram believes that an EigenLayer governance token wouldn't have the same issues as Lido's LDO
  • Whether EigenLayer should be a core part of the Ethereum protocol itself
  • How AI and EigenLayer intersect and how to have permissionless innovation in the AI space


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Olaf Carlson-Wee, founder and CIO of Polychain Capital

Previous appearances on Unchained:

OG Olaf Carlson-Wee on Why His Crypto Thesis Is Stronger Than Ever

Olaf Carlson-Wee: 'If There Is a Money-Losing Exploit, the Money Is Gone' 

Why The First Employee Of Coinbase Launched A Hedge Fund

To the Moon and Back With Polychain's Olaf Carlson-Wee

Special Episode with CNBC's Crypto Trader: Olaf Carlson-Wee on Why This Crypto Winter Is Different From Previous Ones

All Things Cryptoeconomics, Pt. 1, With Olaf Carlson-Wee and Ryan Zurrer of Polychain Capital


Sreeram Kannan, founder of EigenLayer

Previous appearance on Unchained: Do You Need to Think Twice Before Restaking Your Assets?

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EigenLayer

Unchained: 

What Is Ethereum Restaking? A Beginner's Guide

ETHDenver’s 2024 Hackathon: Onchain Security, AI, and Gaming Fun Dominate the Winning Projects

A16z, Binance Labs Make Investments in EigenLayer Ecosystem

EigenDA Overview

Sreeram’s post on why “building on EigenLayer, therefore, doesn't negate the utility of an AVS token”

Points

DL News: Kelp DAO opens trading of the $340m EigenLayer airdrop market with KEP

CoinDesk: Omni Network Signs $600M Restaking Deal With Ether.Fi to Enhance Security

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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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CoinDesk Podcast Network - FIRST MOVER: New Foodie Show Experiments with Web3

Trustless Media founder Zach Guzman joins "First Mover" to discuss the launch of "Best Dish Ever."

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Trustless Media founder Zach Guzman joins "First Mover" to discuss the launch of "Best Dish Ever," a Web3 project focusing on the restaurant scene in New York. Plus, Guzman's outlook on the future of the media industry and how the project utilizes Web3 technologies to create interactive experiences for food enthusiasts. 

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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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CoinDesk Podcast Network - COINDESK DAILY: El Salvador Bags Major Bitcoin Gains; Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Push

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from El Salvador's bitcoin gains to Hong Kong's stablecoin plans.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including El Salvador's major gains from the recent bitcoin (BTC) rally. The Central American nation is sitting on $84 million in unrealized profit on the holdings it first started acquiring in September 2021. Plus, the Binance saga continues in Nigeria, and Hong Kong starts a regulatory sandbox for potential stablecoin issuers.

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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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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Consumer Price Index Inches Higher While BTC Continues Its Rise, With Peter Eberle

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Peter Eberle, Castle Funds president.

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On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Castle Funds President Peter Eberle on the Consumer Price Index report, U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut expectations and the potential for other crypto asset spot ETFs.

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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 Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE MINING POD: From Bitcoin Mining to AI Infrastructure With John Belizaire

Soluna Digital Holding’s CEO John Belizaire joins "The Mining Pod" to discuss the public company’s perspective on Bitcoin mining going into the Bitcoin halving.

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Should Bitcoin miners think about AI? Is it too late to get in on the game? How should Bitcoin miners construct JV deals or other structures? We are joined by John Belizaire of Soluna Digital Holdings to dig into this and more.

Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - FIRST MOVER: How Prometheum Is Getting Ready to Launch Its Fully-Compliant Crypto Firm

Prometheum Inc. co-founder and co-CEO Aaron Kaplan joins "First Mover" to discuss the upcoming launch of the platform.

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Prometheum Inc. co-founder and co-CEO Aaron Kaplan joins "First Mover" to discuss the potential timeline for the launch of its fully compliant crypto platform within SEC regulations. Plus, insights on Prometheum's approach to compliance and whether ether is classified as a security.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - COINDESK DAILY: Bitcoin Jumps Over $72K; Dogwifhat Community Plans for Vegas

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from the surge in bitcoin to the Dogwifhat community's plan in Vegas.

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin (BTC) crossed the $72,000 level for the first time. This comes as the U.K.'s FCA removed objections to crypto-based ETNs, opening the gates for more institutional involvement in crypto. Plus, billionaire hedge funder Bill Ackman mulls bitcoin in a tweet, and the Dogwifhat community wants the meme on the Vegas Sphere.

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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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CoinDesk Podcast Network - GEN C: Pouring Passion Into Brands – Diageo’s Julie Yufe on Marketing Iconic Spirits

SVP of Vodka and Rum at Diageo, Julie Yufie, joins the pod to share how she keeps iconic spirits brands culturally relevant in this episode of “Gen C.”

Julie Yufe, SVP of Vodka and Rum at Diageo, joins “Gen C” to discuss how the beverage giant balances global brand strategy with localized activations. She shares her approach to tapping into cultural moments like the Super Bowl through innovation and creator partnerships. Julie also explains why brand purpose is essential and how she stays inspired by trends across industries.

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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 GENC15. Register now at consensus.coindesk.com.

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"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced by Uyen Truong, with additional production assistance from Eleanor Pahl. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Is the Bitcoin Halving Priced In? With Anthony Georgiades

The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and guest Anthony Georgiades, general partner at Innovating Capital.

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On "Markets Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie speaks with Anthony Georgiades, general partner at Innovating Capital and co-founder of Pastel Network. The pair discuss bitcoin's recent rally to a new all-time high above $70k, challenges to a possible spot ether ETF approval and AI tokens.

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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 Jennifer Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl, alongside Senior Booking Producer Melissa Montañez. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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