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2022/08/23
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2026/02/07
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Bell Curve breaks down the most important themes in crypto for people who, like us, are confined to the middle of the bell curve. Each season explores a different thesis that we'll test and refine through debate with crypto's best. If you're a crypto native, degen or investooor, this podcast is for you. Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ Join the Bell Curve Telegram group: https://t.me/+nzyxAvQ0Xxc3YTEx
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Crypto’s Reality Check | Roundup
2026/02/07
This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss crypto’s massive selloff, divergence from equities, and the impact of large liquidations. They compare prior cycles, debate product-market fit versus token-led speculation, and discuss shifting focus toward stablecoins, prediction markets, RWAs, AI and crypto, and tougher VC funding standards.
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The Canton Network is the only public, permissionless blockchain built for institutional finance— combining privacy, compliance, and scalability. It enables real-time, secure synchronization and settlement across asset classes on a shared, interoperable infrastructure. It’s the link between the promise of blockchain and the power of global finance, making finance flow as it should.
Learn more about the Canton Network here: https://www.canton.network/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=cantonprivacy&utm_id=blockworks
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Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(03:57) Crypto’s Divergence
(19:31) The Bear Market
(25:05) Canton Ad
(25:44) Comparing Cycles
(39:22) Canton Ad
(39:59) Market Consolidation
(45:31) Closing Comments
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
The Infrastructure Behind Agentic Finance | Roundup
2026/01/30
This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss agentic finance at the intersection of AI and crypto. They cover payment rails, emerging standards, agent trust and incentives, identity and collateral mechanisms, market competition, trading use cases, UX challenges, and broader implications for compliance, infrastructure, and value creation in AI-driven financial systems.Thanks for tuning in!
Resources
The Evolution of Open Source: https://youtu.be/9BwdBkGiFS0?si=Qpy-hjgPixyXLm1E
The Intersection of AI and Crypto: https://youtu.be/OgisYpLfDNw?si=e29cpZYQk4cPbrlr
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:40) Overview of Agentic Finance
(10:03) Emerging Standards
(16:57) Competition in the Market
(23:22) Will Agents Use Crypto Rails?
(43:35) Using Agents for Trading
(55:35) How Agentic Finance Changes the World
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
The Intersection of AI and Crypto: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What’s Next | Roundup
2026/01/23
This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss the intersection of AI and crypto. They cover early hype, infrastructure and compute marketplaces, Bittensor, DePIN, data coordination, SaaS disruption, pricing models, compliance, and where long-term value may emerge.Thanks for tuning in!
Resources
Ribbit Capital Letters: https://www.ribbitcap.com/perspective
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Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:40) The Intersection of AI and Crypto
(15:04) How AI Disrupts SaaS Businesses
(20:08) The Major Categories of Crypto x AI
(41:05) Thoughts on DePIN
(51:03) Crypto x AI Going Forward
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Myles, Xavier and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Market Structure, Macro Volatility, and the Next Phase of Crypto | Michael Anderson & Vance Spencer
2026/01/21
This week, Michael and Vance discuss recent market volatility, crypto legislation,interest rate and housing market outlooks, Tom Lee and BitMine developments, AI industry consolidation, and emerging onchain business models.
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) Introduction
(01:21) Market Outlook
(11:39) Interest Rates and the Housing Market
(19:32) Thoughts on the Fed Chair
(21:17) Tom Lee and BitMine
(29:13) The AI Space Today
(37:27) Cult Stocks
(43:06) Lighter vs Hyperliquid
(46:38) Closing Comments
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Forward Guidance: The Market Is Rotating Faster Than Policy Can Keep Up
2026/01/16
This week, we unpack rising market euphoria, sector rotations and why consumers are suddenly back in focus. We also dig into Fed constraints, Japan’s endgame, Bitcoin waking up, and more. Enjoy!
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Weekly Roundup Charts: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vs0cYl__KxtoSrvj2Gs9bKGQ2SedlY1g/view?usp=sharing
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Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields.
It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls.
Stop sleeping on your bags:
https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:24) Markets Too Hot & Sector Rotations
(12:14) Katana Ad
(12:37) Trump’s Shift To Main St.
(24:48) Fed, Rates & Tariffs
(29:48) Katana Ad
(30:19) CapEx & Credit Financing
(34:58) Bitcoin Catching Up To Metals
(42:45) Japan Endgame
(48:06) Final Thoughts
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Forward Guidance is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
#Macro #Investing #Markets #ForwardGuidance
Why Crypto Still Struggles to Capture the Value It Creates | Roundup
2026/01/10
In this episode, we trace how open-source software shaped crypto, why value capture remains hard beyond Layer 1s, how rollups and infrastructure borrowed the wrong mental models, and where AI is forcing a rethink of software business models, incentives, and trust. Enjoy!Thanks for tuning in!
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Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:49) The Evolution of Software and Open Source
(08:13) Red Hat and Commercial Open Source Software
(14:41) The Rise of Open Core Companies
(19:21) Cloud Computing and Open Source Software
(21:40) The Intersection of Open Source and Crypto
(23:17) The Role of Layer 1s in Monetization
(29:22) Layer 2s: Business Models and Challenges
(55:30) AI’s Disruption of B2B SaaS and Open Source
(01:04:41) Final Thoughts
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Predictions for 2026
2026/01/03
This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss their predictions for 2026! They cover ecosystems, corporate chains, DeFi themes, venture capital, prediction markets, and AI.Thanks for tuning in!
Resources
2025 Year in Review: https://youtu.be/b3OMNMqMof0?si=q5Or5Vcc00kEwxbO
Mippo’s 2026 Predictions: https://x.com/MikeIppolito_/status/2006813164768571857
Mippo on Bankless: https://youtu.be/4R0Xi-XTkt8?si=Hjs4mi3VolsDXs6S
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Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields.
It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls.
Stop sleeping on your bags:
https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod
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Timestamps
(00:00) Introduction
(01:43) 2026 Overview
(11:07) Katana Ad
(11:29) Ecosystem Predictions
(27:49) Katana Ad
(28:21) DeFi Predictions
(56:37) Venture Capital Predictions
(01:04:55) Prediction Markets in 2026
(01:12:35) Thoughts on AI
(01:17:51) Closing Comments
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Myles, Xavier, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
2025 Year in Review
2025/12/26
This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down for the 2025 Year in Review! They cover the biggest winners and losers of 2025, the best and worst calls of the year, the comeback story of the year, and more.
Thanks for tuning in!
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Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields.
It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls.
Stop sleeping on your bags:
https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(4:52) 2025 Retrospective
(15:25) Biggest Winners of 2025
(21:24) Katana Ad
(21:53) Biggest Losers of 2025
(29:55) Comeback Story of the Year
(36:31) Most Overhyped Project of 2025
(43:24) Rookie of the Year
(48:02) Katana Ad
(48:40) Best Calls of the Year
(54:00) Worst Calls of the Year
(58:29) Ponzi of the Year
(1:03:58) Best Conference of the Year
(1:05:45) Cockroach of the Year
(1:11:55) Most Underrated Project of the Year
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
2026 Predictions with Michael Anderson and Vance Spencer
2025/12/19
This week, Michael and Vance joined the show to recap everything that happened in 2025, and give their predictions for 2026. They cover the CLARITY Act, stablecoin growth, prediction markets, and more. Enjoy!Thanks for tuning in!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(3:05) 2025 Recap
(13:25) The CLARITY Act's Impact
(26:07) Is This the End of the Four Year Cycle?
(30:30) Stablecoin Growth in 2026
(41:21) The Crypto VC Dynamic
(52:30) Outlook on Prediction Markets
(57:09) 2026 Macro Outlook
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Fixing Crypto’s Broken Token Structures | Roundup
2025/12/19
This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss recent events in crypto governance, including Uniswap’s unification plan, Aave’s internal conflict, and Circle’s acquisition of Axelar’s core developers. They dive into token and equity misalignment, investor protections, regulatory challenges, valuation implications, and potential future structures for decentralized protocols.
Thanks for tuning in!
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Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields.
It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls.
Stop sleeping on your bags:
https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod
--
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Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(4:14) The Token vs Equity Dilemma
(28:11) Katana Ad
(28:39) The Perfect Formula
(38:50) The Axelar Situation
(52:03) Katana Ad
(52:41) Corporate Token Launches & Token Buybacks
(59:43) Closing Comments
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
The Return of Corporate Blockchains | Roundup
2025/12/11
This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss the resurgence of corporate blockchains, tracing their evolution from early “blockchain not Bitcoin” initiatives to today’s enterprise adoption. They analyze the various blockchain models, design tradeoffs, regulatory and strategic factors, and how companies like Stripe and Robinhood approach blockchain integration, and governance.
Thanks for tuning in!
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Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields.
It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls.
Stop sleeping on your bags:
https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod
--
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Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(5:40) The Origins of Enterprise Blockchain
(16:11) Katana Ad
(16:39) The Different Types of Blockchains
(33:22) Katana Ad
(34:00) Design Tradeoffs
(40:51) What if Corporate Chains Win?
(1:07:12) Path Dependency
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Myles, Xavier and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Platforms in Crypto: The Next Phase of Crypto Growth | Roundup
2025/12/05
This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss platforms in crypto. They define what a platform is, explore Ethereum and Solana as tech platforms versus monetary assets, and debate the merits of product-led vs. developer-led growth go-to-market strategies. They also dive into the challenges of building and scaling ecosystems, and give their thoughts on where true platform value resides in crypto.
Thanks for tuning in!
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Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields.
It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls.
Stop sleeping on your bags:
https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod
--
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Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(3:25) Defining a Platform
(12:06) Katana Ad
(12:35) Is Ethereum a Tech Platform?
(19:18) Product Led Platforms vs Developer Platforms
(32:56) Ethereum Foundation vs Solana Foundation
(39:04) Katana Ad
(39:41) Go-to-market Strategies Today
(52:35) Where Should Teams Focus?
(1:01:41) True Platforms In Crypto
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Breaking Down Uniswap’s Fee Switch and UNIfication Proposal | Hayden Adams & Jesse Walden
2025/11/26
In this episode, we’re joined by Hayden Adams and Jesse Walden to discuss Uniswap’s “fee switch”. We cover the proposed “UNIfication” structure, protocol fee mechanics, DUNA legal framework, front-end fee removal, investor alignment, retroactive token burns, and the proposal’s potential industry impact.
Thanks for tuning in!
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Resources
Uniswap’s UNIfication Proposal: https://gov.uniswap.org/t/unification-proposal/25881
Establishing Uniswap as “DUNI”: https://gov.uniswap.org/t/governance-proposal-establish-uniswap-governance-as-duni-a-wyoming-duna/25770
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:09) Unisocks Lore
(2:44) The Gensler Years
(14:17) The UNIfication Proposal
(25:00) Turning Off Frontend Fees
(37:52) Uniswap Design & Investor Alignment
(47:38) Retroactive Token Burn
(51:14) Could Uniswap Labs Ever Go Public?
(55:42) Token Value Accrual
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Revenue Meta, RWA Looping & Uniswap Fee Switch | Roundup
2025/11/14
This week, we break down the violent selloff across equities and crypto, how real revenue, institutional capital, and RWA-looping are reshaping which assets survive. We also discuss the rise of institutional lending markets, Uniswap’s long-awaited fee switch proposal, and why retail-driven tokenomics are dead while fundamentals and sustainable business models take over. Enjoy!
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The Canton Network is the only public, permissionless blockchain built for institutional finance—combining privacy, compliance, and scalability. It enables real-time, secure synchronization and settlement across asset classes on a shared, interoperable infrastructure. It’s the link between the promise of blockchain and the power of global finance, making finance flow as it should.
Learn more about the Canton Network here: https://www.canton.network/?utm_sourc…
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(2:07) Are Markets Cooked?
(8:28) Bell Curve Announcement
(11:08) Canton Ad
(11:53) On-Chain Lending Markets
(18:52) Institutional vs Retail Audience
(23:34) The Future of RWAs
(27:43) Canton Ad
(28:26) Uniswap Fee Switch Proposal
(39:05) Are DATs Dead?
(41:55) Lessons for the Future
(50:40) Final Thoughts
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Bell Curve is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Mike, Jason, Michael, Vance and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
Inside Crypto’s Liquidity Crunch | Romeo Ravagnan & Sonya Kim
2025/11/07
In this episode, we’re joined by Romeo Ravagnan and Sonya Kim from 3F Labs to discuss the $30 billion open-interest wipeout, Binance’s margin issues, and the collapse of Stream Finance’s xUSD. They unpack pooled versus isolated risk models in lending, liquidity dynamics, and emerging strategies for leveraging RWAs onchain.Thanks for tuning in!
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The Canton Network is the only public, permissionless blockchain built for institutional finance— combining privacy, compliance, and scalability. It enables real-time, secure synchronization and settlement across asset classes on a shared, interoperable infrastructure. It’s the link between the promise of blockchain and the power of global finance, making finance flow as it should.
Learn more about the Canton Network here: https://www.canton.network/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=cantonprivacy&utm_id=blockworks
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Katana directs chain revenue back to DeFi users for consistently higher yields.
It starts with VaultBridge, which turns bridged assets into yield streams that back a perpetually funded real yield, boosting rewards for DeFi users. Katana is pioneering Productive TVL, assets actually being used in DeFi and reinforces this with Chain-owned Liquidity, permanent liquidity the chain controls.
Stop sleeping on your bags:
https://app.katana.network/?utm_source=BW-Pod
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:31) Crypto's Open Interest Wipeout
(15:54) Ads (Canton & Katana)
(17:02) Stream Finance and xUSD
(26:22) Isolated vs Pooled Risk Models
(50:34) Ads (Canton & Katana)
(51:48) RWA Strategies
(1:03:57) Bringing New Strategies Onchain
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