Ethereum Staking: Centralization Risk, Lido vs Rocket Pool, $RPL + $RETH Utility
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.
23 Okt 20231h 3min
Unlocking Trillions of Dollars with RWAs (Real World Assets)
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.
17 Okt 20231h 5min
"Layer 2s and AppChains Will Converge" : Aurora Labs CEO Alex Shevchenko
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.
10 Okt 202347min
Blockchain Capital's Spencer Bogart on the Future of Crypto and DeFi
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.
3 Okt 202358min
What is MetaMask Snaps? Main Functions & Features Explained
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!
26 Sep 202353min
Deep Dive into MetaMask Snaps with Director of Product Erik Marks
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.
25 Sep 202357min
Mainstream Brands Are Joining Web3 In The Bear Market
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. This episode is brought to you by: Bumper: Defend your crypto from market crashes & downside volatility
18 Sep 202353min
SEC Kills Stoner Cats' Buzz // friendtech Activity Surges
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!
18 Sep 20231h 9min
