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Welcome to Leviathan News, your go-to destination for all things DeFi, Crypto, and more! Join us for our daily livestreams as we delve into the latest news, trends, and developments in the exciting world of decentralized finance and cryptocurrencies. At Leviathan News, we understand the rapidly evolving nature of the DeFi and Crypto space. Our passionate team of experts brings you concise and informative content to keep you up-to-date with the ever-changing landscape. From blockchain technology and decentralized applications to tokenomics and market analysis, we cover it all. Subscribe to Leviathan News today and become part of our vibrant community of crypto enthusiasts. Don't miss out on the latest news, market updates, and educational content. Join us on our livestreams and unlock the potential of DeFi and Crypto with Leviathan News! Links Revolutionizing DeFi: Bitcoin's Leap, ProtocolFX, and Stablecoin Innovations This comprehensive discussion delves into the latest developments within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, focusing on significant events such as Bitcoin's merge and the introduction of ProtocolFX's innovative product BTCUSD/XWBTC. The script covers a livestream event and expert panel that explore the intricacies of the DeFi protocol by ProtocolFX, aimed at leveraging BTC and ETH into stable and volatile tokens, offering up to 5.6x leverage without the risk of liquidation. It highlights the role and scarcity of FXN, ProtocolFX's native token, in the DeFi ecosystem including its utility in distributing protocol fees. The dialogue also examines the growing role of Bitcoin in Ethereum's DeFi landscape, through Bitcoin-backed stablecoin projects like TBTC, and discusses the potential future of DeFi on Bitcoin versus its integration with other blockchains. Key topics include the functionality of the FX protocol, the attraction of stable liquidity, yield farming opportunities with reduced volatility, and the future of stablecoin market capital flips. The event concludes with insights into Bitcoin's price post-halving, innovative fundraising through new token launches, and the promising future of tokenization and liquidity provision in reshaping traditional finance. 00:00 Celebrating the Eve of the Bitcoin Merge with a Llama Party 01:18 Introducing Protocol FX and the Future of Token Stability 03:06 Live Launch Excitement and the Mechanics of BTCUSD 04:49 Exploring the Risks and Rewards of Bitcoin Maximalism in DeFi 15:25 The Launch Goes Live: Real-Time Updates and Community Engagement 16:17 Understanding the Bootstrapping Event and Its Impact 26:41 Navigating the Complexities of Crypto Investments and Partnerships 26:46 Addressing Technical Concerns and the Importance of Community Feedback 33:00 The Future of Bitcoin in DeFi and Beyond 40:22 Learning from the LlamaLand Incident on Arbitrum 45:43 The Dynamics of Crypto Market Liquidity and Investor Behavior 47:41 Exploring FX Protocol's Impressive Week 48:18 Deep Dive into FX Protocol Tokenomics 50:17 Revenue Generation and Distribution in FX Protocol 52:35 The Future of FXN Tokens and Market Cap Insights 54:17 Expanding the Aladdin Ecosystem: ALD Token and Beyond 55:41 Updates and Speculations on Concentrator and Clever 56:59 Anticipating Developments and Partnerships 01:00:38 Debating the Future of Bitcoin and DeFi on Ethereum 01:15:31 Predictions and Expectations for the Bitcoin Halving 01:31:08 Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Call to Actions Telegram t.me/leviathan_news Twitter twitter.com/leviathan_news Website leviathannews.xyz

19 Apr 20241h 34min

Join us for a weekly reply guying session of Millie, amplice and DAdvisoor discussing about crypto and DeFi news and events. Crypto Crossroads: Innovative Frontiers and Regulatory Challenges This comprehensive discussion navigates the tumultuous and innovative landscape of the cryptocurrency world, exploring the humor in unexpected events like the Dubai floods and their impact on the crypto community, to the serious implications of landmark legal cases. It delves into the technical and philosophical foundations of cryptocurrencies, including decentralization, challenges of self-custody, and the effects of major players like MetaMask and Rarible. Highlighting key interviews and events, such as Hayden Adams on Bankless and Bitcoin halvings, the conversation critically examines Avi Eisenberg's conviction juxtaposed with SBF's FTX scandal, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior and moral responsibility in the crypto space. Additionally, it addresses Uniswap's legal battles with the SEC, painting a hopeful picture for DeFi's future amidst regulatory pressures. The script encapsulates the vibrancy, challenges, and evolving nature of cryptocurrencies, inviting further community engagement and reflection on its future trajectory. 00:00 Kicking Off the Weekly Panel Discussion 00:41 Dubai's Unexpected Weather and Its Impact 01:15 The Gearbox DAO Team in Dubai & Decentralization Chat 01:34 Gary's Potential as a Top Viewer & Crypto Discussions 02:12 Bitcoin's Halving and Its Complexities Explored 04:01 Navigating the Intricacies of Bitcoin Wallets 06:03 The Unique Challenges of Ordinals and Runes on Bitcoin 08:07 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: A Deep Dive into Cryptocurrency Dynamics 12:12 The Mythical Narrative of Bitcoin and Ethereum's Technological Edge 30:37 Predicting Bitcoin's Future Amidst Election Year Uncertainties 41:10 The Importance of UI/UX in Crypto Accessibility 45:09 Exploring Wallet Security and User Experience 46:17 The Evolution of Wallets: MetaMask vs. Rabi 53:07 The Legal Landscape of Crypto: Avi Eisenberg's Conviction 54:35 Debating the Ethics and Legalities of Crypto Actions 01:07:53 Uniswap vs. SEC: A Battle for DeFi's Future 01:18:36 Wrapping Up: The Future of DeFi and Community Engagement

18 Apr 20241h 23min

0xMai from Curvance is with us to discuss Curvance's Testnet launch, audits complete, alpha and anything else I can convince him to share. Unveiling Curvance: The Future of DeFi on Leviathan News In this episode of Leviathan News, aired on April 18th, the host engages with ZeroXMy from Kerbans to discuss their project's developments, including the recent audit competition, the planning of the beta release for mainnet, and an upcoming private testnet launch. ZeroXMy provides an extensive overview of Curvance, sharing its evolution from a niche idea within the curve convex ecosystem to a platform that now aims to be a one-stop shop in DeFi, unifying liquidity across all chains and assets. They discuss the technical aspects, the visionary goals of reducing friction in DeFi transactions, and their partnership with Wormhole for cross-chain functionalities. The show delves into the ideas of community involvement, the importance of user feedback in the testnet phase, and the strategic approach towards building a robust and user-centric DeFi platform. Towards the end, the discussion shifts to the technical solutions provided by Wormhole, the approach to building a decentralized community, and the anticipation around Curvance's mainnet launch, aiming for transformative experiences in DeFi. 00:00 Welcome to Leviathan News: A Dive into DeFi Innovations 00:41 Introducing ZeroXMy from Kerbans: A Special Guest's Perspective 01:49 The Evolution and Vision of Curvance: Transforming DeFi 16:38 Curvance's Testnet Launch: A Step Towards Mainnet Realization 20:36 The Importance of Audits and Security in DeFi Development 32:08 Cross-Chain Solutions and the Future of DeFi with Wormhole 38:44 Engaging the Community: How to Get Involved with Curvance 42:40 Wrapping Up: The Road Ahead for Curvance and DeFi

18 Apr 202444min

The conversation discusses the recent market crash and its impact on various cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin and altcoins. It highlights the volatility and risks associated with leveraged trading and the emotional aspect of trading. The conversation then transitions to a discussion about IPOR Fusion, a protocol that aims to increase the utility of DeFi credit markets by introducing interest rate swaps. The protocol allows users to earn high yields and borrow at cheaper rates while providing protection against liquidation. The release of Fusion is expected to make DeFi more accessible to a wider range of users. The conversation concludes with a mention of Fjord Foundry, a decentralized platform for teams to raise capital and launch tokens. Fjord's Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP) is a fair and effective way for teams to launch their tokens and generate liquidity for their community. The LBP uses Balancer's weighted math to create a decay function that starts the token price high and gradually pushes it down, preventing sniper bots and ensuring a fair supply distribution. LBPs typically run for three days, allowing traders from different time zones to participate and facilitating price discovery. Fjord has raised close to $1 billion through LBPs, demonstrating its success in the industry. The FJO token launch is a significant event for Fjord, with plans to distribute revenue share to token holders and explore partnerships for token airdrops from projects launching on the platform. Keywords market crash, Bitcoin, altcoins, leveraged trading, emotional aspect, IPOR Fusion, DeFi credit markets, interest rate swaps, yield, borrowing, liquidation, Fjord Foundry, decentralized platform, raise capital, launch tokens, Fjord, Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool, LBP, token launch, fair launch, price discovery, revenue share, tokenomics, buyback and burn, index token Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Market Crash 11:23 Introduction to IPOR Fusion 28:40 Fjord Foundry: Capital Raising and Token Launches 58:59 Introduction to Fjord's Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP) • Telegram: https://t.me/leviathan_news • Twitter: https://twitter.com/leviathan_news • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Leviathan_News • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69yxNKomUIbdNMFoTjp49K • Discord: https://discord.gg/X5vhdeYRY4 • Website: https://leviathannews.xyz

15 Apr 20242h 5min

Welcome to Leviathan News, your go-to destination for all things DeFi, Crypto, and more! Join us for our daily livestreams as we delve into the latest news, trends, and developments in the exciting world of decentralized finance and cryptocurrencies.SummaryThe Llama Risk team, consisting of Val, Svetlán, and Wormhole, discusses their role in analyzing and assessing risk in the DeFi space. They provide detailed reports on various protocols, including Curve, and offer insights into the sustainability and security of these projects. They emphasize the importance of transparency and collaboration with protocol teams. The team also explores the topic of oracles in DeFi and the challenges they present. They discuss the performance of the Curve Oracle compared to other oracles and the need for multiple sources of data. They also highlight the benefits of the soft liquidation mechanism in Curve lending markets. LamaRisk, a decentralized risk assessment platform, discusses the direction of fully permissionless protocols and the challenges of building adoption for Curve lending. They also touch on the rise of Athena Labs and the importance of transparency in the DeFi space. The team shares their funding model, future plans, and their focus on scaling LamaRisk to support multiple protocol partners. They also mention their upcoming attendance at the Unstable Summit and Ethereum CC in July.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Llama Risk Team17:05 The Framework and Services of Llama Risk47:25 The Importance and Challenges of Oracles in DeFi01:02:36 The Benefits of Soft Liquidation in Curve Lending Markets01:12:30 The Rise of Athena Labs and Transparency01:26:23 Upcoming Attendance at Unstable Summit and Ethereum CC • Telegram: https://t.me/leviathan_news • Twitter: https://twitter.com/leviathan_news • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Leviathan_News • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69yxNKomUIbdNMFoTjp49K • Discord: https://discord.gg/X5vhdeYRY4 • Website: https://leviathannews.xyz

13 Apr 20242h 5min

Amanda Tuminelli is the Chief Legal Officer at the DeFi Education Fund This episode of Leviathan News covers two significant legal cases in the crypto space, emphasizing the ongoing battle between U.S. government regulators and open source developers. Featuring Amanda Tuminelli from the DeFi Education Fund, the discussion delves into the Roman Storm case and the Uniswap Wells notice—both viewed as attempts to hinder open source development under the guise of liability and regulation. The episode explores the broader impact of these cases on software developers, particularly regarding unprecedented liability for creators when their software is used maliciously by third parties. Additionally, it touches on other related legal challenges faced by the crypto community, including extraterritorial jurisdiction issues and implications for Defi protocols like Aave. The conversation highlights the necessity of clear legal frameworks to ensure the continuing innovation and operation of decentralized finance and blockchain technology within a legally safe environment. 00:00 Welcome to Leviathan News: A Deep Dive into Legal Battles in Crypto 00:36 Introducing the Panel: Legal Experts and Crypto Advisors 01:26 The Roman Storm Case: A Landmark in Crypto Legal History 01:34 Exploring the Uniswap Wells Notice: Implications for Open Source Development 01:53 The Legal Battle Against Open Source: A Closer Look 02:45 The Tornado Cash Case: A Fight for Developer Rights and Free Speech 17:57 The Government's Stance on Crypto: A Threat to Innovation? 21:52 The Global Impact of U.S. Crypto Regulations 23:49 Beyond Crypto: The Broader Implications for Technology Creators 24:55 The Future of Financial Surveillance and Blockchain Technology 37:48 Uniswap Labs Receives Wells Notice: A New Legal Challenge 38:44 Deciphering the Uniswap Litigation: Key Legal Battles Ahead 41:07 Exploring the SEC's Potential Arguments and Uniswap's Defense 43:37 The Intricacies of Token Regulation and the Future of DeFi 47:30 Uniswap's Legal Strategy and the Broader Implications for Crypto 56:10 The Ripple Effect: Long-Term Legal Battles and Community Response 01:02:32 Navigating Offshore: The Future of Building in DeFi 01:03:50 The Avi Eisenberg Case: A Deep Dive into DeFi's Legal Challenges

11 Apr 20241h 9min

Goldfinch, an RWA lending platform, is facing a default on one of its pools. The borrowers, LendEast, can only repay $4.25 million of the $10 million loan, resulting in a loss of 58% of the principal. The issue highlights the breakdown in risk controls and underwriting standards in RWA lending platforms. Goldfinch is pushing the responsibility of pursuing the claim onto the lenders, rather than taking action themselves. This default is not the first for Goldfinch, as there have been previous defaults tied to the founders. The recovery process for defaulted loans can be lengthy and expensive, discouraging lenders from pursuing legal action. Keywords Goldfinch, RWA lending, default, risk controls, underwriting standards, lenders, recovery process Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 11:13 Previous Defaults at Goldfinch 30:23 Goldfinch's Response and Potential Solutions 39:53 Conclusion and Closing Remarks

9 Apr 202440min

In this episode Aki from dlc.link joins to talk about his new decentralized trustless version of BTC that's launching this month. Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including the upcoming Bitcoin halving, the growth of the Pendle project, and the introduction of Discreet Law Contracts (DLC) for Bitcoin in DeFi. They explore the potential impact of the halving on the Bitcoin market and the rise of transaction fees. They also delve into the benefits of DLC for institutions looking to earn yield on their Bitcoin holdings while minimizing counterparty risk. The hosts highlight the need for safer and more secure options for Bitcoin in DeFi and the potential for increased participation as the market matures. DLC BTC is a simple use of Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) that solves the problem of rapid coin and scaling Bitcoin to DeFi. It will be launched on Curve in a WBTC DLC BTC pool and on Arbitrum for lending protocols. The goal is to eventually launch DLC BTC on multiple chains. Athena, a centralized exchange, may list DLC BTC if it proves to be helpful. A DLC token is planned to be launched in Q3 to decentralize the DLC attesters and allow retail users to earn yield. Keywords Bitcoin halving, Pendle, Discreet Law Contracts, DLC, DeFi, yield, counterparty risk, DLC BTC, Discreet Log Contracts, Bitcoin, DeFi, Curve, WBTC, Arbitrum, Athena, token, yield Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Bitcoin Halving 04:19 The Growth of Pendle and the Demand for Yield in DeFi 12:49 Introducing Discreet Law Contracts (DLC) for Bitcoin in DeFi 15:37 Minimizing Counterparty Risk with DLC 26:54 Building DLC BTC and Future Products 27:50 The Importance of Self-Wrap Design for DLC BTC 29:07 Launch of DLC BTC on Curve and Arbitrum 30:49 Expanding to Multiple Chains 32:14 Introduction of the DLC Token

8 Apr 202452min