Noah Seidman on the Voter Escrow Partnership

🦞Want to Support Leviathan?  Use our Referral links: ————————————————— 🎯 CVI | https://cvi.finance/#/?ref=leviathan_news 🦗 Grass | https://cvi.finance/#/?ref=leviathan_news 📐 Vertex | https://app.vertexprotocol.com/?referral=3Yznlglxbb 🤵 Alfred | https://t.me/AlfredTradesBot?start=PYEaQRV 🔱 KelpDao | https://kelpdao.xyz/restake/?utm_source=0x81f9B40Dee106a4C5822aED7641D5C1e2B40F92 In this conversation, Samuel McCulloch interviews Connor Ryder of Ethena Labs about their stablecoin USDe and its potential to become the next billion-dollar stablecoin. They discuss the mechanics of Ethena, the challenges of delta neutral stablecoins, and the risks and mitigations involved. They also explore scalability and the possibility of using other collateral assets in the future. The conversation touches on accessing traditional financial markets, exploring options and other markets, expanding the user base and use cases, and the importance of decentralization and risk profiles. They conclude with a discussion on liquidity and centralized exchanges and share some upcoming launch details and incentives.

30 Jan 202427min

🦞Want to Support Leviathan? Use our Referral links: ————————————————— 🎯 CVI | https://cvi.finance/#/?ref=leviathan_news 🦗 Grass | https://cvi.finance/#/?ref=leviathan_news 📐 Vertex | https://app.vertexprotocol.com/?referral=3Yznlglxbb 🤵 Alfred | https://t.me/AlfredTradesBot?start=PYEaQRV 🔱 KelpDao | https://kelpdao.xyz/restake/?utm_source=0x81f9B40Dee106a4C5822aED7641D5C1e2B40F92 Summary The conversation discusses the Long-Term Incentive Pilot Program (LTIPP) in Arbitrum and its differences from the Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP). The challenges of the STIP are highlighted, including the burden on delegates and the need for streamlining the application process. The creation of the council and advisors is explained, with their roles in reviewing proposals and providing feedback. The political aspect of crypto governance is explored, with a focus on the influence of existing connections and the need for proactive engagement. The conversation also touches on the sustainability and future of incentive programs. The conversation explores the importance of protocol rewards and the value of different opinions in the Arbitrum ecosystem. It discusses the need for sustainability and competition in the ecosystem, highlighting the lessons that can be learned from the RPGF and LTIPP programs. The conversation also delves into the cultural differences between Arbitrum and Optimism and the unique approach to on-chain governance in Arbitrum. It concludes with insights on building on Arbitrum and approaching the newly elected advisors, emphasizing the importance of communication and proactive dialogue. Takeaways The LTIPP is an ongoing incentive program in Arbitrum that aims to distribute tens of millions of ARB over a quarterly basis to projects building on Arbitrum and attract new users. The STIP faced challenges in terms of the effort required from both projects and delegates, leading to the creation of the council and advisors to streamline the process. The advisors play a role in reviewing proposals, providing feedback, and helping projects improve their requests, while the council approves the proposals and oversees the distribution of incentives. The political aspect of crypto governance is present, and while existing connections can provide credibility, new protocols can gain prominence through their contributions and proactive engagement with the community. The LTIPP differs from the STIP in terms of allocation of funds, feedback mechanisms, and the inclusion of research grants and retroactive backfunding. The sustainability and future of incentive programs should be considered, with a focus on long-term impact and the need for continuous evaluation and improvement. Protocol rewards play a crucial role in incentivizing projects and attracting builders to the Arbitrum ecosystem. Sustainability and competition are essential for the long-term success of the ecosystem. Learning from previous programs like RPGF and LTIPP can help improve future funding initiatives. Cultural differences between Arbitrum and Optimism shape their approaches to governance and funding. On-chain governance in Arbitrum provides delegates with direct power and sets it apart from other DAOs. Building on Arbitrum requires approaching the advisors and seeking their expertise and guidance. Effective communication and proactive dialogue are key to successful governance and community engagement. Long-term alignment with the ecosystem and its values is crucial for the advisors and builders on Arbitrum.

25 Jan 20241h 13min

🦞Want to Support Leviathan? Use our Referral links: ————————————————— 🎯 CVI | https://cvi.finance/#/?ref=leviathan_news 🦗 Grass | https://cvi.finance/#/?ref=leviathan_news 📐 Vertex | https://app.vertexprotocol.com/?referral=3Yznlglxbb 🤵 Alfred | https://t.me/AlfredTradesBot?start=PYEaQRV 🔱 KelpDao | https://kelpdao.xyz/restake/?utm_source=0x81f9B40Dee106a4C5822aED7641D5C1e2B40F922 Summary The conversation discusses the ongoing drama surrounding Hector Dow, a project that raised over $100 million and has experienced significant losses and multiple hacks. The team's mismanagement, including excessive salaries and questionable spending, is highlighted. The liquidation phase, which lasted for months, is described, along with the lack of transparency and negligence in handling the treasury funds. The conversation also explores the possibility of insider involvement in the hacks and the need for legal action. The community's response and efforts to track down the stolen funds are discussed. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Rabi Wallet and the points system. The conversation covers various topics including a marketing video, speculation about a Leo movie, appreciation for the details in a commercial, praise for Yaron's marketing videos, and upcoming discussions on Arbitrum governance. The hosts also express their gratitude and wrap up the conversation. Takeaways Hector Dow has experienced significant losses and multiple hacks, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars. The team's mismanagement, including excessive salaries and questionable spending, has contributed to the project's downfall. The liquidation phase lasted for months, with a lack of transparency and negligence in handling the treasury funds. There is a possibility of insider involvement in the hacks, and legal action is needed to hold the responsible parties accountable. The community is actively working to track down the stolen funds and seek justice. Rabi Wallet and its points system are discussed as an alternative to other wallets. Marketing videos can be effective when they create tension and build up to a message. Attention to detail in commercials can make them more engaging and memorable. Yaron's marketing videos are highly regarded for their understanding of the culture. Upcoming discussions on Arbitrum governance and LTIP are anticipated.

24 Jan 202458min

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24 Jan 20241h 1min

Summary The conversation discusses the rise of Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs) and the potential risks and implications of Eigenlayer. It explores the introduction of LRTs on Pendle and the different paths users can take to maximize their points exposure and yield. The conversation also touches on the future of AVSs and LRT yields, the growth and volume of Pendle, the potential of Real World Assets (RWAs), and the listing criteria and future plans of Pendle. It concludes with a discussion on scaling and the future direction of the platform. The conversation covers various topics related to Pendle and the cryptocurrency market. It starts with an introduction to Pendle and EtherFi, followed by discussions on integrating LRTs, attracting new users, and the dichotomy between Pendle Earn and Pendle Trade. The conversation then takes a detour to discuss a podcast clip about prison experience before exploring the concept of living with minimalism. The conversation also touches on Singapore as a place to live and work, future plans for Pendle, and the interest in Argon Lair. It concludes with a discussion on the potential impact of Eigenlayer on ETH borrowing rates and the opportunities it presents. Takeaways Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs) are a hot market in crypto, with Eigenlayer leading the way. The introduction of LRTs on Pendle has seen significant growth in trading volume and TVL. The potential risks and implications of Eigenlayer and AVSs on DeFi are still being explored. Pendle is focused on attracting both retail and institutional users and is working towards scaling its platform and revenue. Pendle has successfully integrated LRTs and attracted new users to its platform. There is a dichotomy between Pendle Earn and Pendle Trade, with retail users primarily using Pendle Earn and more sophisticated users using Pendle Trade. The conversation briefly explores the concept of prison experience and living with minimalism. Singapore is considered a good place to live and work, with a high level of safety and a supportive government.

22 Jan 20241h

Summary The conversation features the llamas, a group of developers working on projects for the crypto and blockchain industry. They discuss the role of llamas in job placement, the demand for crypto and blockchain skills, and the process of obtaining a grant from the Curve Grants Council. They also talk about the LARP pass and their collaboration with Blockmates, the micro grants app and job board they are building, and the expansion of the llamas ecosystem. The conversation touches on the JPEG DAO hack and a controversial curve proposal. They also discuss potential partnerships and issuing llama badges. The conversation covers various topics related to the deployment process, opportunities for different types of developers, automation of the badge system, improving talent sourcing, updates on FFX Protocol, borrowing and lending on Aladdin and FX Protocol, support for new talent and developers, grant funding, community engagement, and appreciation for Polygon and Cryptovestor. Takeaways The deployment process for badges and lounges on Aladdin involves a manual process, but the plan is to automate it in the future. There are opportunities for frontend developers within the llama community, and there is a diverse range of skills needed beyond smart contract work. The goal is to automate the badge system and make it permissionless, allowing anyone to deploy a badge and create a lounge. The talent sourcing process in the crypto industry can be improved, and the llama community aims to provide ongoing support and opportunities for new talent. FFX Protocol is launching new products, including FX USD, and there are plans for further development and integration with other projects. Aladdin and FX Protocol offer borrowing and lending capabilities, providing opportunities for leverage and yield generation. The Leviathan News Network encourages support and engagement from the community, including subscribing and following the channel. Frax has launched Frax bonds, offering access to US treasury yields, and Ondo has launched its token. The llama community aims to be a conduit for grant funding and support smaller developers. Community engagement and participation are important, and the llama community encourages voting and enjoying the outdoors. The conversation concludes with closing remarks and appreciation for the support from Polygon and Cryptovestor.

19 Jan 20241h 17min

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18 Jan 20241h 7min

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18 Jan 20242h