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THE MINING POD: Non-Standard Bitcoin With Portland Hodl Jun 28, 2024

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What’s next for Bitcoin development? How do miners fit into the picture? And what’s with new mining schemes like Slipstream? We discuss this and more on The Mining Pod.

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Portland Hodl, a Bitcoin developer with Marathon Digital, discusses Slipstream, Bitcoin Core, soft forks, and the future of Bitcoin. He shares insights on mining innovations, blockchain reorganizations, and the importance of Bitcoin education. The conversation covers technical aspects and broader implications for Bitcoin's development and adoption.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

02:54 Thought on Bitcoin

06:24 Slipstream

12:42 Consensus vs standardness

19:35 Slipstream technical challenges

26:35 Slipstream profitability

29:00 Why don't more pools MEV?

34:46 Not enough developers

41:17 The infamous/famous M block

49:12 Bitcoin has always been a data storage network

52:19 Re-org of Testnet4

59:39 Testnet3 hijinks

1:06:48 Thoughts on Bitcoin Core

1:13:15 Client diversity

1:17:58 Softforks

1:24:48 Consequences of softforks

1:34:42 Orange-pilling people

1:37:20 What Bitcoiners DON'T understand

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 on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!

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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.

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Markets Daily: CoinDesk Markets Week in Review Jun 28, 2024

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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 Herwig Konings, CEO of Security Token Group.

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FIRST MOVER: Live From Consensus 2024 | Why Layer 2 Morph is Focusing on the Global South Jun 27, 2024

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Watch Morph Co-Founder, Azeem Khan at Consensus 2024.

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Jennifer Sanasie hosted this episode. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Will Digital Assets Be a Topic in Tonight’s Debate? Jun 27, 2024

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The latest price movements, insights, and Jenn Sanasie's 'Call of the Day.'

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Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie offers an in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the crypto market, focusing on the Polifi sector experiencing pressure ahead of the Biden-Trump debate.

Takeaways |

Bitcoin's price is affected by government actions and regulatory news.
Launching ETFs for Solana and Ether could bring significant investment to the crypto market.
Political events and the attention of policymakers influence the Polifi sector.
The industry is seeking recognition and clear regulations from Washington.
The possibility of digital assets being discussed in political debates could have a significant impact on the industry.

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Jenn Sanasie hosted and produced this episode. “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

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COINDESK DAILY: VanEck Files For a SOL ETF; Bluefin Plans For Governance Token Jun 27, 2024

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

VanEck files for a SOL ETF, six days after a similar product launched in Canada; Decentralized exchange Bluefin plans to launch its governance token in July; and Rarimo launches a competitor to Worlcoin called RariMe. Watch.

This episode was hosted, edited, and produced by Jennifer Sanasie.

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FIRST MOVER: Live From Consensus 2024 | Enabling Fluid Identity and Asset Travel with Blockchain Jun 26, 2024

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Lamina 1 aims to improve creator economics and connect IP holders directly with their fans.

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Rebecca Barkin, co-founder and CEO of Lamina 1, discusses the vision and launch of the platform, which aims to improve creator economics and connect IP holders directly with their fans. The platform utilizes blockchain technology to enable seamless identity and asset travel across physical and digital experiences.

Takeaways

Blockchain technology enables fluid identity and asset travel in the interconnected world of physical and digital experiences.
The platform focuses on transmedia and encourages co-creation between IP holders and fans.
Interoperability is a key theme, and Lamina One is working with partners to implement standards for content portability and maintain aesthetic quality.

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Rebecca Barkin.

Jennifer Sanasie hosted this episode. “First Mover” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and Melissa Montañez and edited by Victor Chen.

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Don’t Sleep On Meme Coins Jun 26, 2024

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The latest price movements, insights, and Jenn Sanasie's 'Call of the Day.'

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Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie offers an in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the crypto market, focusing on meme coins and their potential for mainstream adoption. Sanasie discusses expert predictions on how bitcoin liquidity indicators may signal tightening financial markets and anticipates the resurgence of meme coins with enhanced utility.

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COINDESK DAILY: Cardano Mitigates Attack; and Will Animoca Brands Go Public? Jun 26, 2024

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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

The Cardano blockchain successfully mitigates a DDoS attack; Investcorp and Securitize launch a fund tokenization partnership which will initially develop tokenized funds with Investcorp's Strategic Capital Group; And Animoca Brands looks to go public in 2025. Watch.

This episode was hosted, edited, and produced by Jennifer Sanasie.

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UNCHAINED: The SEC Ends Its Ethereum 2.0 Investigation, but Staking Isn't in the Clear Jun 26, 2024

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The SEC won’t pursue enforcement against Ethereum 2.0, but why? How much of a role did politics play? And where does that leave staking and court cases involving companies such as Consensys and Coinbase?

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Last week, Consensys revealed that the SEC had concluded an investigation into Ethereum 2.0, referring to when Ethereum transitioned from a proof-of-work consensus mechanism to a proof-of-stake one.

In this episode, Laura Brookover, senior counsel & head of litigation and investigations at Consensys, and Sam Enzer, partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, explore the implications of this decision on Ether’s status as a commodity versus a security, and why the SEC dropped the pursuit, including whether the shifting political winds played a role. For instance, how much of the decision was influenced by the ETH ETF approvals, Democrats crossing party lines to vote for FIT21 and the repeal of SAB 121, and/or SEC crypto enforcement chief David Hirsch’s resignation?

In this discussion, they also explained why the closure doesn’t necessarily mean that staking, or restaking, is safe from the SEC. Plus, what’s the impact of this closure on the other big crypto cases, such as Coinbase, Kraken, Uniswap, and Ripple?

Show highlights:

How Consensys managed to get the SEC to reveal that it had concluded its investigation into Ethereum 2.0, and the significance of that move
The SEC's possible reasoning behind investigating Ethereum after it had switched to proof of stake
How uncommon is it for the SEC to send a letter concluding an investigation like the one into Ethereum
Whether recent events around crypto as an election issue, the ETH ETF approvals, votes for FIT21 and the repeal of SAB 121, and David Hirsch’s resignation, might be connected to the decision to close this investigation
Whether the Biden administration has shifted its stance on crypto and whether Gensler should remain as chair
How the SEC might still go after staking
Whether restaking, such as pioneered by EigenLayer, is safe from regulatory actions
Why the SEC might be pursuing different judgments in various jurisdictions for MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet
What crucial evidence from the closed Ethereum 2.0 investigation could strengthen Coinbase's defense in its ongoing lawsuit
Why the SEC's aggressive stance on various crypto enforcement actions seems to remain unchanged despite closing the Ethereum 2.0 investigation
Why Sam and Laura believe Solana should not be considered a security, despite the SEC naming it as such in various crypto cases
How the SEC’s argument about an “ecosystem” is nonsensical, according to Laura Brookover
What the implications of the closed investigation are for the cases of Kraken and Ripple
What Sam and Laura B. are watching out for in terms of regulation and ongoing legal cases

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Guests:

Laura Brookover, Senior Counsel & Head of Litigation and Investigations at Consensys
Previous appearance on Unchained: Consensys’s Lawsuit Against The SEC: Will It End Gensler's ‘Unlawful Power Grab’?
Sam Enzer, Partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel
Previous appearances on Unchained:
The Real Reason Why the SEC Might Be Going After Ethereum
How 'a Criminal Choice' Got Sam Bankman-Fried a 25-Year Prison Sentence
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

Ethereum ‘Survives the SEC’

Consensys announcement blog
Consensys’ thread
Laura Brookover’s tweet on the investigation being closed.
Investigation Termination Letter
Fortune: Ethereum wins a major battle, but its war with the SEC is far from over
CNBC: Consensys’ head of litigation provides new details after SEC closes probe into crypto firm

Consensys lawsuit against the SEC

Original Press Release
Consensys V. Gensler Et. Al Complaint
Consensys’s March 29 comment letter to SEC on proof-of-stake

Ether ETFs

CoinDesk: Ether ETFs Should Be Fully Approved by September, Says SEC Chair Gensler

Latest on other SEC enforcement actions

ccn.com: SEC vs Kraken: Judge “Inclined to Deny” Motion to Dismiss Case
Uniswap Response to Wells Notice
CoinDesk: Coinbase Loses Most of Motion to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit, (Mar 27)

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MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Predictions for the Future of Crypto and Its Integration with Wall Street Jun 25, 2024

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The latest price moves and insights with Jenn Sanasie and Wall Street Bets Founder Jaime Rogozinski.

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Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie interviews Jaime Rogozinski, the founder of Wall Street Bets. They discuss his insights and experiences in the crypto markets, covering topics such as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the integration of crypto with Wall Street, the role of influencers in the market, the current economic climate, the effects of regulation, and his predictions for the future of crypto. Rogozinski also suggests a book by Nathaniel Popper that effectively captures the Wall Street Bets phenomenon.

Takeaways |

Bitcoin is the leading cryptocurrency and sets the tone for the market.
The merging of crypto with Wall Street is both good and bad for retail investors.
Influencers play a significant role in driving interest and volatility in meme coins.
The involvement of retail investors in the crypto market reflects a do-it-yourself mentality and a desire for financial independence.
Regulation in the crypto market is both desired and seen as an opportunity for arbitrage.
Bitcoin's long-term direction is clear, and other blue-chip coins are also expected to perform well.
The price of Bitcoin is predicted to reach $99,999 in the long term.
The book by Nathaniel Popper provides accurate coverage of the Wall Street Bets phenomenon and the GameStop episode.

Chapters |

00:00 Observations and Insights from Wall Street Bets Founder

06:24 The Impact of Bitcoin on the Crypto Market

09:12 The Merging of Crypto with Wall Street

12:08 The Influence of Influencers in the Crypto Market

15:00 The State of the Economy and the Crypto Market

15:22 The Role of Regulation in the Crypto Market

20:00 Accurate Coverage of Wall Street Bets in a Book

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This episode was hosted by Jenn Sanasie. “Markets Daily” is produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso, and executive producer Jared Schwartz alongside Senior Booker, Melissa Montañez. Show notes may have been generated with the assistance of AI technology —all original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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