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The Ultimate Guide to Bitcoin ETFs | Bloomberg Analyst Explains Nov 24, 2023

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The cryptocurrency world has been buzzing with news of a potential Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in recent weeks.

The idea of a Bitcoin ETF has been around since 2013, with early proposals like the one from the Winklevoss twins facing repeated rejections by the SEC.

However, the recent optimism stems from BlackRock's involvement in the application process. This prominent financial institution's interest has reignited hope for the ETF's approval and sparked a new rally in the cryptocurrency market.

Investors see the ETF as a way to bridge the gap between traditional finance and crypto, potentially increasing Bitcoin's value and adoption. The market eagerly awaits the SEC's decision on BlackRock's application.

The MOST Crypto Friendly Nation In Europe? Oct 30, 2023

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This week's podcast features a number of interviews we conducted in Romania, during the xDay conference hosted by MultiversX.

In this podcast, we will hear from

Beniamin Mincu - founder of MultiversX
Bogdan Ivan - Romanian Minister of Digitalization
Sheraz Ahmed - Managing Partner at Storm Partners
Sunny Aggarwal - Co-Founder of Osmosis
Sergiu Biriș - Head of Product at MultiversX
Grigore Rosu - Founder of Runtime Verification
Danilo Carlucci - Founder and CEO of Morningstar Ventures.

In this episode, we discuss the current state of MultiversX and the transition from Elrond, crypto adoption in Romania, Universal zkRollups and its benefits, upcoming trends and narratives, challenges lying ahead for MultiversX, and much more.

But first, Beniamin will introduce us to xDay.

Ethereum Staking: Centralization Risk, Lido vs Rocket Pool, $RPL + $RETH Utility Oct 23, 2023

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Darren Langley is the general manager of Rocket Pool which provides liquid staking services for ETH holders.

Liquid staking on Ethereum has been a major trend this year as it enables ETH holders to earn rewards by staking on the Ethereum network while additionally allowing stakers to seek financial opportunities with their staked ETH.

In our conversation, we will get into the Rocket Pool story since their ICO, details of what it takes to become an Ethereum validator and node operator, the utility of their native token, the issue of centralization among liquid staking protocols, and more.

But first, Darren will begin with an introduction to Rocket Pool.

Unlocking Trillions of Dollars with RWAs (Real World Assets) Oct 17, 2023

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Lucas Vogelsang is the founder of Centrifuge, a credit platform that brings Real World Assets onchain.

Real World Assets (RWAs) have been a growing sector in DeFi over the last year.

In our conversation, we’ll talk about how RWAs bridge the gap between tradfi and DeFi, how the process of beginning on institutional lenders and matching with real-life borrowers works, what protections are in place in case of loan defaults, and what the future looks like for this sector.

But first, Lucas will provide an overview of Centrifuge.

"Layer 2s and AppChains Will Converge" : Aurora Labs CEO Alex Shevchenko Oct 10, 2023

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Alex Shevchenko is the CEO of Aurora Labs, which is a Layer 2 scaling solution built on Near. Alex has a doctoral degree in math and physics.

Today, we get into the details behind Aurora Labs, the difference between Aurora Cloud and the Aurora EVM, how they have survived the market crash, Alex's vision of Ethereum Layer 2s, his conviction in an AppChain future, and so much more.

We begin our conversation with Alex's focus at Aurora Labs.

Blockchain Capital's Spencer Bogart on the Future of Crypto and DeFi Oct 03, 2023

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Today we're diving deep into the mind of Spencer Bogart, who is a partner at Blockchain Capital.

Spencer has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of decentralized technologies and digital assets over the last decade.

We get into his journey impact in the blockchain sector, their investment thesis around the controversial WorldCoin, how he's continued to thrive among many economic downturns, and we get into their recent news of a $580 million for two new funds.

But first, Spencer tells us about the history of the firm.

What is MetaMask Snaps? Main Functions & Features Explained Sep 26, 2023

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This week, we were joined by Christian Montoya, Senior Product Manager for Metamask Snaps

Weekly Recap is your one-stop show for the most compelling news of the week, brought to you by the writers at The Defiant. This series delves deeper into our reports, revealing further insights and perspectives that help you make sense of the latest developments.

Every Friday, we go live on our YouTube channel, offering a unique mix of analysis and commentary. Stay informed and ahead of the curve by tuning into our weekly broadcasts.

Don't forget to visit our YouTube channel for a regular dose of content that keeps you in the loop!

Deep Dive into MetaMask Snaps with Director of Product Erik Marks Sep 25, 2023

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Erik Marks is the director of product for permissionless innovation at MetaMask.

MetaMask, the popular non-custodial wallet owned by Consensys, has been in the spotlight following the launch of Snaps on open beta. You can think of Snaps as plugins that allow developers to add new and different apps that we can use in MetaMask.

One of the biggest implications of this is that Snaps will connect MetaMask to non-Ethereum chains, including Bitcoin and Solana.

In our conversation, we dive deep into the vision and the broader implications of Snaps.

Mainstream Brands Are Joining Web3 In The Bear Market Sep 18, 2023

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Sean Li is the CEO and Co-founder of Magic Labs, which is a wallet that enables passwordless login and Web3 onboarding without seed phrases.

Despite not being as well known as other Web3 wallets, Magic Labs recently raised $52M from PayPal Ventures, onboarded mainstream brands like Mattel and 7-Eleven, and have over 25 million wallets installed.

In our conversation, we will dive into how they've built enterprise-friendly wallet solutions, their major collaborations, the onboarding process of Web2 brands and how they're using Web3 technology, how DeFi can be more palatable for the mainstream, and much more.

But first, Sean will get us started with Magic and describe how it's different from the other wallets.

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SEC Kills Stoner Cats' Buzz // friendtech Activity Surges Sep 18, 2023

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Don't forget to visit our YouTube channel for a regular dose of content that keeps you in the loop!

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