Takeaways From DAS 2025
Gm! This week Mike joins the Empire podcast to discuss our takeaways from DAS New York 2025. We deep dive into the growth of stablecoins & RWAs, what the institutions are focusing..
Bell Curve
Hosted by Mike Ippolito, Bell Curve is for degens stuck in the middle of the bell curve.
Episodes
Live From DAS: Where is the Stablecoin Market Headed? Roundup
We’re coming to you live from DAS! This week's Roundup covers key trends in stablecoins, and RWAs. We discuss Sky’s billion-dollar allocation into tokenized T-bills, its aggressive buyback strategy, and the evolving..
Deep Dive: L1 Governance Today | Cooper Kunz, Jim Parillo, and Myles O’Neil
In this episode, we dive into L1 governance! We discuss the implications of SIMD-228, validator voting structures, and comparisons with Ethereum, Cosmos, and Bitcoin governance. We debate whether decentralization inherently leads to..
Crypto’s Next Chapter: Who Thrives and Who Folds? | Roundup
In this episode, we cover Trump's tariff strategy, correlations between TradFi and DeFi yields, and stablecoin growth. We also discuss Binance's $2B investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX, and the implications of Trump's..
Deep Dive: Supra’s Vision and the Rise of Automatic DeFi | Joshua Tobkin
In this episode, we’re joined by Joshua Tobkin, co-founder and CEO of Supra, to discuss Supra’s vertically integrated design, which combines smart contracts, native oracles, cross-chain communication, on-chain randomness, and native automation...
Macro Trends, Trump’s Evolving Crypto Strategy, and Aave’s New Proposal | Roundup
In this episode, we discuss our takeaways from ETHDenver, macro trends impacting crypto, and the role of regulation in shaping 2025. We also analyze Aave’s buyback program, Ethereum Foundation leadership changes, and..
Supply Shock Cross-Post: Trump vs Utah: The First To Buy Bitcoin | Dennis Porter
Subscribe to Supply Shock on Apple: https://apple.co/3DjQFQfSubscribe to Supply Shock on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QJXoWLSubscribe to Supply Shock on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4bA10o4--In this episode, Dennis Porter of Satoshi Action Fund joins the show to discuss..
Crypto’s Market Reset: What Comes Next? | Roundup
In this episode, the Roundup crew got together to record at ETHDenver! They dive into current market sentiment, and the impact of major institutions like Citadel and Bank of America entering the..
Futarchy Deep Dive: Can Markets Make Better Decisions? | Proph3t
In this episode, we’re joined by Proph3t from MetaDAO to discuss the concept of futarchy! We dive into what it is, addressing manipulation concerns, and how to attract liquidity. We also discuss..
Why Berachain is Becoming a Liquidity Powerhouse | Smokey the Bera
In this episode, we’re joined by Berachain Co-founder Smokey to discuss all things Berachain. We dive into Berachain's dual token model, reflexivity in the Berachain ecosystem, and HONEY’s role on Berachain. We..
Unichain, Succinct’s Prover Network, and Crypto’s Trust Crisis | Expansion Crossover Roundup
In this week's roundup, the Roundup crew discusses the launch of Unichain, Succinct’s Prover Network testnet, and the economics of being a prover. Additionally, they "A Crisis of Trust", and how ZKPs..
The Evolution of Crypto Exchanges | Austin Adams & Jesse Walden
In this episode, we’re joined by Jesse Walden and Austin Adams to discuss the DEX landscape today, vertical integration in DeFi, and DEX market share growth. We also dove into Doppler’s design,..