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0xResearch is the show for those who want to step up their game and think like a crypto analyst. We bring on crypto's best to uncover the latest research, explore protocol developments and identify new narratives. We are full-time crypto analysts who read white papers, governance forums and research pieces for fun (normal, right?). Join us as we combine crypto's top talent with our countless hours of research to create the best content in the space. 
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Fuel, The Fastest Modular Execution Layer | John Adler

Fuel, The Fastest Modular Execution Layer | John Adler

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, John Adler joins us to discuss how Fuel is building the premier execution layer for the modular future. We start with the key differences between rollups and modular execution and why state growth (not call data) is what rollups should optimize. We then explore Fuel's unique UTXO model, the Sway programming language and Fuel's tradeoffs. Warning: this discussion gets technical, but this episode is loaded with insights you won't want to miss! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:05) Hot Seat/Cool Throne (15:54) Cosmos Ecosystem Voting by Flipside (19:15) “Chainalysis Ad” (20:10) Interview Start: John Adler (20:27) Rollups vs Modular Execution (25:58) Solving State Growth (34:01) “Chainalysis Ad” (34:42) UTXO Model & Parallel Execution (46:40) Fuel’s Tradeoffs (50:51) Sway vs Solidity (1:08:31) Ethereum’s Role in the Modular Future (1:10:07) Fuel’s Value Capture - - Follow John: https://twitter.com/jadler0 Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources: tsunami finance https://tsunami.finance/ Fuel https://www.fuel.network/ Celestia https://celestia.org/ -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 Check out Flipside's Twitter for more info: https://twitter.com/flipsidecrypt - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:11:1825/01/2023
How Sommelier Democratizes Portfolio Management | Zaki Manian, Sun Raghupathi

How Sommelier Democratizes Portfolio Management | Zaki Manian, Sun Raghupathi

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, we bring on Zaki Manian and Sun Raghupathi to discuss how Sommelier democratizes active portfolio management. We start with the underlying mechanics of Sommelier, including why they launched on Cosmos and Sommelier's multichain strategy. We then discuss Sommelier's staking mechanics, how to incentive strategists, bridge risks, why it's hard to build for Cosmos DeFi and more! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:04) Hot Seat/Cool Throne (14:46) “Chainalysis Ad” (15:26) Osmosis Liquidity Pool Flows by Flipside Insights (18:57) Interview Start: Sommelier (25:20) Bridge Risks and Security (27:34) Sommelier’s Investment Strategies (41:30) “Chainalysis Ad” (42:13) Why It's Hard to Build for Cosmos DeFi (46:35) Staking Reward Mechanics (51:40) How to Launch Sommelier Vaults (53:15) POV as a Sommelier Strategist (1:00:52) Insurance Experiments & Decentralization (1:04:00) The DAO Treasury Opportunity (1:05:37) Real USD Yield Strategy & Backtesting - - Follow Zaki: https://twitter.com/zmanian Follow Sun: https://twitter.com/callmesunn Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources: David's Cosmos DeFi Summer Twitter Thread https://twitter.com/EffortCapital/status/1613197333164093442 Sommelier https://www.sommelier.finance/ -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:09:3018/01/2023
How EigenLayer Supercharges ETH | Sreeram Kannan

How EigenLayer Supercharges ETH | Sreeram Kannan

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, Sreeram Kannan explains how EigenLayer enables permissionless and modular innovation across all blockchain layers. We explore EigenLayer's ETH value accrual mechanism, slashing mechanics and economic incentives, novel data availability solutions, re-staking risks and more. EigenLayer might be the most underrated project in Ethereum right now. Tune in to find out why! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:10) Hot Seat/Cool Throne (15:51) Solana's Bonk by Flipside Insights (18:44) “Chainalysis Ad” (19:16) Interview Start: EigenLayer (35:05) LSD and Native Re-Staking (40:43) Slashing Mechanics (46:47) “Chainalysis Ad” (47:29) Pricing the Value of Decentralization (52:29) EigenLayer's role in a Modular Paradigm (58:57) EigenDA vs Other Data Availability Services (1:07:46) Does Re-Staking Overleverage ETH's Security? (1:12:43) Deployment Timeline (1:14:57) EigenLayer's Value Accrual - - Follow Sreeram: https://twitter.com/sreeramkannan Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources: EigenLayer https://www.eigenlayer.com/ -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:19:1211/01/2023
The LSD Liquidity Wars Are Here | 2023 Outlook

The LSD Liquidity Wars Are Here | 2023 Outlook

In this episode of 0xResearch, we discuss our top predictions for 2023. We debate the future of liquid staking derivatives (LSD), scaling via L3s and AppChains , why CLOB volumes will overtake AMMs and the Fat Application thesis. Join us as we break down the narratives that will take center stage in 2023! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:55) The LSD Liquidity War (11:22) LSD DEX Market Share by Flipside  (16:18) An OG Protocol Will Re-Launch as an L3 (22:09) AppChains Everywhere (28:25) “Chainalysis Ad” (28:52) CLOBs vs AMMs (35:33) Rollups Still Need Training Wheels (41:56) Fat Applications & Gaming - - Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Westie: https://twitter.com/WestieCapital Follow Pibblez: https://twitter.com/0xpibblez Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources: Ethereum Asset Profile - Dune Dashboard https://dune.com/blockworks_research/eth -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
44:5004/01/2023
2022 Mount Rushmore, 2023 Predictions | Blockworks Research

2022 Mount Rushmore, 2023 Predictions | Blockworks Research

In this episode of 0xResearch, we host an analyst hour to debate which projects, personalities and market events should be in crypto's 2022 Mount Rushmore. This is the ultimate 2022 recap of what happened, what mattered and where we go next. We've even timestamped every topic we cover below. Check it out! - - Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (01:07) Starbucks Odyssey (02:38) Names We Won’t Forget (05:31) Yuga Labs (08:34) ETH Merge & Burn (10:57) $1.9B in Bridge Hacks (13:02) Tornado Cash Ban (14:54) The Launch of Canto (16:16) Solana and Saga Phone (18:45) Layer 2 Adoption (21:24) DeFi’s Expansion (22:18) Zk-Tech is Heating Up (23:49) MEV-Boost & Flashbots (26:24) Moon Birds and Limit Break Digi’s (29:40) Institutional and Web2 Adoption (32:31) The AppChain Thesis and Improved Economics (38:27) Crypto Data Tools (39:45) LayerZero Labs (42:32) Sudoswap (44:44) Do Kwon (47:28) Flipside & THORChain’s Synth Utilization (50:21) Alt L1 Thesis vs Ethereum’s Ecosystem (01:01:01) Bitcoin’s Security Model Controversy (01:09:21) What Will Outperform in 2023? - - Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Westie: https://twitter.com/WestieCapital Follow Pibblez: https://twitter.com/0xpibblez Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/MattFiebach Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources Blockworks Research Dune dashboards (best in the biz) https://dune.com/blockworks_research TVL breakdown by smart contract language https://defillama.com/languages THORChain synths data from Flipside https://bit.ly/3HV7kK1 -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:15:2228/12/2022
How THORChain will Replace CeFi | Chad Barraford

How THORChain will Replace CeFi | Chad Barraford

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, Chad Barraford joins us to discuss how THORChain will replace CeFi. We explore THORChain's unique advantage to centralized exchanges, Rune's unique tokenomics and the mechanics behind THORChain's security model. We ask the hard questions about THORChain's reliance on Rune, THORChain LP risk, RCE attacks and more. It's hard not to be bullish on THORChain after listening to this one! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:52) Hot Seat/Cool Throne (15:11) Curve vs Uniswap by Flipside Insights (21:52) “Chainalysis Ad” (22:36) THORChain, the Cross-Chain DEX (28:27) Rune’s Unique Economic & Security Design (40:45) Connecting New Chains to THORChain (48:25) “Chainalysis Ad” (49:07) Incentivizing Liquidity (51:54) THORChain Savers Vaults & Synthetic Assets (1:00:52) Impermanent Loss Protection & LP Risk Profiles (1:08:41) Managing Risk via the Synthetic Utilization Cap (1:14:30) THORFi Lending (1:17:45) THORChain as Backend Infrastructure - - Follow Chad: https://twitter.com/CBarraford Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources: THORChain https://thorchain.com/ Anatoly "RCE" and THORChain Twitter debate https://twitter.com/aeyakovenko/status/1603468831170912256 -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:20:0721/12/2022
The Crypto Trader's Mindset | 1000x

The Crypto Trader's Mindset | 1000x

Blockworks just released a new podcast called 1000x! We're dropping the first episode here as we think you might want to add this podcast to the lineup. 1000x is a crypto markets podcast hosted by professional traders Avi Felman and Jonah Van Bourg that dives deep into the macro and micro factors that represent the lifeblood of digital money and web3.  In this episode, Avi and Jonah discuss how to think like a crypto trader. They explore how today's market compares to the 2018 bear, where to look for opportunities, the investment landscape post-FTX and our top investing frameworks.  A new 1000x episode will drop on Empire's RSS feed and the 1000x YouTube channel every two weeks. - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:28) Why We Started 1000x (06:18) Today’s Market Compared To 2018 (16:17) How To Think About Trading Markets (23:25) Market Structure Post-FTX (28:05) Managing Risks (36:30) Investing Frameworks (48:12) Crypto Is Here To Stay - - Follow Avi: https://twitter.com/AviFelman Follow Jonah: https://twitter.com/jvb_xyz Follow 1000x: https://twitter.com/1000xPod Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Fw083Z Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources Golden Tree https://www.goldentree.com/ Cumberland https://cumberland.io/ Avi's psychology of a market tweet https://twitter.com/AviFelman/status/1595176484766883843 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 1000x 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. Avi, Jonah and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
54:2515/12/2022
zkSync's Technical Roadmap | Alex Gluchowski, Anthony Rose

zkSync's Technical Roadmap | Alex Gluchowski, Anthony Rose

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, Alex Gluchowski and Anthony Rose join us to discuss zkSync's technical roadmap and goal to become the standard that trustlessly connects execution environments. We explore the motive behind transitioning to open-source, why zkSync chose EVM compatibility (not equivalence), the path to decentralizing the sequencer & prover, account abstraction and more! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:52) Hot Seat/Cool Throne (17:12) Bored Ape Staking & Flipside Insights (21:07) Chainalysis Ad (21:46) $200M Raise & Partnership With OpenZeppelin (28:47) EVM Compatability vs EVM Equivalence (34:18) Decentralizing The Sequencer & Prover (41:33) Scaling via L3s (50:54) Chainalysis Ad (51:36) Building Trustless Interoperability (58:33) Alpha Mainnet (1:03:38) zkSync’s architecture design choice (1:09:05) Account Abstraction (1:14:31) Disrupting The Status Quo - - Follow Alex: https://twitter.com/gluk64 Follow Anthony: https://twitter.com/anthonykrose Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources: Flipside Bored Apes Charts https://app.flipsidecrypto.com/dashboard/bayc-and-ape-staking-XZIYcw zkSync website https://zksync.io/ Matter Labs website https://matter-labs.io/ Slush, a proposal for Fractal scaling https://hackmd.io/@kalmanlajko/rkgg9GLG5 -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:20:1314/12/2022
Bitwise: Crypto's Massive Opportunity | Matt Hougan, Ryan Rasmussen

Bitwise: Crypto's Massive Opportunity | Matt Hougan, Ryan Rasmussen

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, Matt Hougan and Ryan Rasmussen join us to discuss Bitwise's crypto thesis. We explore the expected fallout from FTX, Coinbase's massive market opportunity, Bitwise's investment products, crypto's next big unlock and more! Matt and Ryan share insight after insight in this brilliant episode that will leave you feeling psyched about the future of crypto. - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:05) Hot Seat/Cool Throne (13:53) Across Airdrop, Flipside Insights & Chainalysis (19:53) Expected Industry & Regulatory Fallout From FTX (34:40) Coinbase’s Massive Opportunity (38:13) “Chainalysis Ad” (38:55) Coinbase’s Massive Opportunity (42:31) Bitwise's Crypto Funds (47:49) How Has Client Interest Changed? (52:34) Custody, Governance and Fund Allocation (56:37) A Multichain vs Cross-Chain Future (01:01:24) Crypto’s Next Big Unlock (01:06:54) Should Tokens Generate Cash Flows? - - Follow Matt: https://twitter.com/Matt_Hougan Follow Ryan: https://mobile.twitter.com/rasterlyrock Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources: Maxine Waters' tweet to SBF https://twitter.com/RepMaxineWaters/status/1598693811252875264 Circle's tweet on terminating Concord business combination https://twitter.com/circle/status/1599764500923703296 Matt's tweet on Coinabase's growth https://twitter.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1455626864400076800 -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:10:2707/12/2022
Why dYdX is Back in the Spotlight | Antonio Juliano

Why dYdX is Back in the Spotlight | Antonio Juliano

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, Antonio Juliano (the founder of dYdX) joins us to discuss dYdX's roadmap and upcoming AppChain. The fallout from FTX has shifted the spotlight to decentralized DEXs, and dYdX is in a perfect position to be the go-to DEX for perpetual trading. Antonio explains why dYdX is building an AppChain, what features to expect, how dYdX approaches MEV, new asset on-ramps and more. Antonio is a DeFi legend, you don't want to miss this one! - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:53) Hot Seat/Cool Throne (23:08) Flipside Insights (26:23) Chainalysis Ad (27:09) FTX's Ripple Effects Across CeFi & DeFi (34:36) Chainalysis Ad (35:18) FTX's Ripple Effects Across CeFi & DeFi (40:08) Brand As A Moat (44:46) How dYdX Can Outmatch CeFi (51:32) Expected FTX Regulatory Fallout (56:34) Risk Mgmt & dYdX’s Safety Module (01:03:37) SubDAOs & Governance (01:06:28) dYdX AppChain Update (01:15:33) How dYdX Will Approach MEV (01:18:50) On & Off Ramps To dYdX (01:25:19) Returning Fees To Stakers & The Future Of dYdX (01:30:36) Post-Interview Recap - - Follow Antonio: https://twitter.com/AntonioMJuliano Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources: Jason's "3 stages of a bear market" tweet thread https://twitter.com/jasonyanowitz/status/1536365738906202112 dYdX website https://dydx.exchange/ USDC's cross-chain protocol announcement http://bit.ly/3VxF57x -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:40:2930/11/2022
What's Next For ATOM 2.0? | Youssef Amrani, Sam Hart

What's Next For ATOM 2.0? | Youssef Amrani, Sam Hart

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, Youssef Amrani and Sam Hart join us to discuss why Prop 82 was vetoed and what's next for ATOM 2.0. We start with the details of Prop 82, why it was controversial and the potential path forward. Youssef and Sam then break down the Allocator and Scheduler, the impacts of liquid staking, ATOM inflation and expected timelines. This is the go-to podcast for ATOM 2.0 fans/skeptics. - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:17) Hot Seat/Cool Throne (19:22) Flipside Insights (20:26) “Chainalysis Ad” (21:05) Interview Start: Why Was Prop 82 Vetoed? (30:53) The ATOM Growth Engine: Allocator & Scheduler (39:24) A Marketplace For Cross-Chain MEV (43:05) “Chainalysis Ad” (43:47) A Marketplace For Cross-Chain MEV (47:05) Liquid Staking On Cosmos Explained (56:38) ATOM Inflation (01:04:01) The Timeline (01:07:06) The Cosmos Assembly & Charter (01:10:35) Post-Interview Recap - - Follow Youssef: https://twitter.com/youssef_amrani Follow Sam Hart: https://twitter.com/hxrts Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources ATOM 2.0 Whitepaper http://bit.ly/3EtdVYE -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:21:1923/11/2022
FTX Implodes: SBF's Demise & Fallout Explained | Westie, Matt Fiebach

FTX Implodes: SBF's Demise & Fallout Explained | Westie, Matt Fiebach

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, we bring on Westie and Matt Fiebach to discuss FTX's implosion, the impending fallout and how this affects the broader ecosystem. We then debate Cosmos 2.0, dYdX's AppChain thesis and the importance of native USDC on Cosmos. Is Cosmos gmi or is it just a great idea with bad execution? Tune in to find out! - - Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:55) Hot Seat: NFT PFPs, Custodians & Solana (12:55) Cool Throne: ETH Stakers, DeFi Perps, Proof-Of-Reserves (19:28) Flipside Insights (21:08) FTX Implodes, The Fallout (24:57) “Chainalysis Ad” (25:39) FTX Implodes, The Fallout (43:47) Cosmos 2.0 Update (57:52) dYdX AppChain Analysis (59:59) Native Cosmos USDC, Bullish - - Follow Westie: https://twitter.com/WestieCapital Follow Matt: https://mobile.twitter.com/mattfiebach Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources Westie's Twitter thread on FTX's liquidation engine https://mobile.twitter.com/WestieCapital/status/1591089073468280832 Cosmos Prop 82 https://www.mintscan.io/cosmos/proposals/82 0xngmi (The Llama) https://twitter.com/0xngmi -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:05:0016/11/2022
Bitcoin Miners, Is The Worst Over? | Will Clemente

Bitcoin Miners, Is The Worst Over? | Will Clemente

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the craziest day in crypto, aka Binance's announced acquisition of FTX. In this week's episode of 0xResearch, we bring on Will Clemente to discuss the state of Bitcoin mining. Some of the most prolific miners are facing default, and consolidation is on the horizon. How did miners get into this position? What happens next, and will this impact the BTC and broader crypto market? Tune in to find out! - - Timestamps (00:00) Pre-Interview: Alameda Drama, Cool Thrones & Art Gobblers (18:09) Art Gobbler Insights by Flipside (26:40) Chainalysis Ad (27:12) SBF & Binance Drama (30:11) The State of Bitcoin Mining (46:14) How Big Is The Potential Fall Out? (51:58) Chainalysis Ad (52:40) ASICs & Mining Rigs, Time To Buy? (56:44) Bitcoin’s Declining Subsidy & The Lightning Network (01:01:41) Is Hash Rate A Trading Signal? (01:03:26) Bitcoin As The On-Chain Reserve Asset (01:04:35) Will’s Investing Framework (01:10:09) Will ETH Flip BTC? (01:14:15) Post-Interview Recap - - Follow Will: https://twitter.com/WClementeIII Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources Eric Voorhees & SBF podcast episode https://spoti.fi/3t8lD5l knower's Twitter account https://twitter.com/knowerofmarkets Reflexivity Research https://www.reflexivityresearch.com/ Ultra Sound Money https://ultrasound.money/ Blockworks Research https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Blockworks Research https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Blockworks Research Newsletter https://blockworks.co/newsletter/daily-debrief-by-blockworks-research/ -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:23:2709/11/2022
MEV Markets: Flashbots, Censorship & Exclusive Order Flow | Westie

MEV Markets: Flashbots, Censorship & Exclusive Order Flow | Westie

In this week's episode of 0xResearch, we bring on Westie to explore the "dark arts "of crypto: MEV Markets. We discuss the underlying mechanics of MEV-Boost, the threat of censorship, Flashbots' dominance, the flywheel of exclusive order flow and more. And if MEV isn't your thing, check out our pre-interview segment with Matt & Pibblez. Why? Because it's like a weekly newsletter, except not boring and delivered straight to your ears. - - Timestamps (00:00) Introduction (00:02) Pre-Interview: News, Hot Seat, Data Insights (21:15) Flashboys 2.0 (26:10) MEV Boost Explained (30:47) Threat of Censorship (38:59) Exclusive Order Flow (42:26) Manifold & MEV’s Biggest Players (48:35) Staking Rewards & Flashbot’s Dominance (59:47) Do All Liquid Staking Providers Use Flashbots? (01:03:47) Our Closing Question (01:05:34) Post-Interview Recap - - Follow Westie: https://twitter.com/WestieCapital Follow Sam: https://twitter.com/swmartin19 Follow Dan: https://twitter.com/smyyguy Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Resources Sushi: The Bull & Bear Case https://www.blockworksresearch.com/research/sushi-the-bull-and-bear-case Flash Boys 2.0 https://arxiv.org/abs/1904.05234 Ethereum Is A Dark Forest https://www.paradigm.xyz/2020/08/ethereum-is-a-dark-forest MEV In PoS Ethereum (Westie) https://bit.ly/3gZ7Drw Understanding MEV Twitter Thread https://twitter.com/blockworksres/status/1584937588552441856 Chainalysis Insights Tab https://blog.chainalysis.com/ Sushi Chart (Flipside) https://bit.ly/3FvHT0a Understanding MEV Twitter Thread https://twitter.com/blockworksres/status/1584937588552441856 -- Blockworks Research https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Blockworks Research Newsletter https://blockworks.co/newsletter/daily-debrief-by-blockworks-research/ -- Chainalysis is the leading blockchain analytics company. Web3 companies like Dapper, Gemini, and Crypto.com manage risk, drive investigations, and inform growth strategies with Chainalysis. Together, we build trust in blockchains, grow safe consumer access to cryptocurrency, and promote more financial freedom with less risk. Visit Chainalysis.com/blockworks to learn more now. -- Flipside has the most comprehensive data in web3 to get you the insights you need to work smarter. Instantly query the data yourself (for free!) or browse dashboards by elite analysts to find hidden alpha and get the edge you need to win. Earn up to $75 USDC by completing 0xResearch's exclusive bounty for analysts on Flipside: https://flipsidecrypto.xyz/drops/0xresearch-bounty-defi-users-7f5442 - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch 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. Dan, Sam, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
01:14:0302/11/2022