How to Build a Sustainable DeFi Protocol | Kain Warwick, Synthetix
In this episode of Empire, Jason and Mike are joined by Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix. This is one of my favorite episodes where we discuss why protocol fees are the next meta, the value of liqui...
5 Sep 20221h 26min
MakerDAO's End Game, Michael Saylor Tax Evasion & Arbitrum Nitro | Roundup
In this episode of Empire's Weekly Roundup, Jason and Santi discuss MakerDAO's end game. Maker is often called the backbone of DeFi and will have to choose if the protocol embraces regulation or maxim...
2 Sep 202250min
The DeFi Credit Boom | Season One Pilot
Blockworks just released a new podcast called Bell Curve! We're dropping the pilot episode here as we think you might want to add this podcast to the lineup. Season one of Bell Curve revolves around ...
30 Aug 202210min
The State of Crypto Regulation | Rebecca Rettig and Jake Chervinsky
In this episode of Empire, Jason and Santi are joined by Rebecca Rettig and Jake Chervinsky to discuss the state of crypto regulation. We explore what Tornado Cash sanctions mean for crypto, how to de...
29 Aug 20221h 26min
Fat Protocol Thesis, Web3 Consultants, Fei's Controversial Shutdown | Roundup
In this episode of Empire's Weekly Roundup, Jason and Santi discuss how DAOs should fund protocol development, why liquidity providers aren't considered creditors, the future of staking derivatives, a...
26 Aug 20221h 1min
Your Privacy, Risks, and Rights Following Tornado Cash Sanctions | Jill Gunter & Michael Mosier
The US Treasury's sanctions on Tornado Cash could go down as one of the most significant events in crypto's history. The implications and nuances are vast, so we've decided to do something a little di...
25 Aug 20222h 49min
MakerDAO’s Growth Strategy | monetsupply and Sam MacPherson
In this episode of Empire, Jason is joined by two of MakerDAO's top contributors, monetsupply and Sam MacPherson, to discuss the future of MakerDAO and the DAI stablecoin. Highlights include: -- Is U...
22 Aug 20221h 9min
Sudoswap Hype, Ethereum Censorship Risk & ETH PoW Debate | Roundup
In this episode of Empire's Weekly Roundup, Jason is joined by two of Blockworks' top research analysts, Dan Smith and Sam Martin, to discuss this week’s biggest stories. Highlights include: -- Is Su...
19 Aug 202250min
