Bankless7 Mai 2025

Can PumpFun be Dethroned? ETH's Pectra Upgrade | Future of Bitcoin L2s | Jon, Bread, & Andy8052

In this episode of the Bankless Roundtable, hosts BreadGuy, John Charbonneau, and Andy8052 tackle pivotal issues in the crypto world. They explore the disconnect between institutional bullishness and community despair, with Bread highlighting the plight of altcoin holders amid Bitcoin's dominance. The conversation turns to a scandal involving a token loan, revealing manipulation that undermines trust in the industry.

Later, they discuss the upcoming Ethereum Pectra upgrade, emphasizing its potential to improve functionality while cautioning about implementation challenges. The hosts also dive into the meme coin phenomenon, navigating the ethical dilemmas of this niche. As they wrap up, the team reflects on the challenges and hope within the crypto community, encouraging thoughtful engagement in this dynamic market.

Jon Charbonneau: https://x.com/jon_charb
Bread: https://x.com/0xBreadguy
Andy8052: https://x.com/andy8052

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

03:40 Current Crypto Sentiment

9:20 Movement Market Making Scandal

26:10 Boop.Fun vs Pump.Fun

1:00:15 Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade

1:16:25 Bitcoin vs Ethereum

1:12:45 Closing Thoughts

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