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Empire

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  • Empire features interviews with top crypto founders to get the real stories that aren’t shared elsewhere. Empire is your look behind the curtain of the crypto industry. We release two episodes per week: guest interviews on Tuesday and a weekly roundup on Friday.
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  • How Crypto Solves the Global Money Problem | Paul Bances, Paypal

    How Crypto Solves the Global Money Problem | Paul Bances, Paypal
    Jul 16 2024
    In this episode, Paul Bances, VP of Market and Business Development at PayPal Crypto, discusses the evolution of global money movement and PayPal's stablecoin answer. He explains the inefficiencies in traditional payment systems and how stablecoins can address these issues. Bances also delves into PayPal's strategy behind launching pyUSD, its potential impact on various payment scenarios, and the company's vision for the future of digital payments. The conversation also covers the regulatory landscape, the choice of blockchain platforms, and the broader implications for global commerce and financial inclusion. Thanks for tuning in! - - Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - The 6th edition of Meridian, a web3 conference hosted by the Stellar Development Foundation is happening in London, England October 15-17, 2024. Learn more and get your early-bird priced tickets now at meridian.stellar.org by using the code BLOCKWORKSPOD. - - Polygon Labs is developing the next generation of open source zero-knowledge tech to aggregate crypto liquidity and user bases with the AggLayer. To support the aggregated future, the Polygon Community Grants Program was launched with 1 billion tokens — all for Polygon builders. Season One of the community grants program is live now, and features 35 million in MATIC to support the next generation of Polygon projects! Join the aggregated future today by applying at https://polygon.technology/grants - - Harpie sets the standard in on-chain security, actively monitoring and safeguarding your crypto wallet against theft in real time. It detects, blocks, and recovers stolen assets from risky transactions before they execute, shielding you from even the most advanced hacks and scams. Harpie is free to use and compatible with all Ethereum, Base, Polygon, and Arbitrum wallets. Protect your crypto today at harpie.io. - - Step into MyPrize—the online multiplayer casino that lets you battle your friends and play alongside creators. On MyPrize, you're invited to get rowdy and share every victory and defeat with your pals. Because we know the only thing more fun than beating the house is beating your friends. Get started with $20 free when you deposit or purchase of $10 or more: https://myprize.com/invite/Empire - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:03) How Does Money Move? (06:31) Delayed Settlement Risk (10:04) Cross Border Stablecoin Unlock (17:23) History of Paypal Crypto Strategy (25:42) Stellar Ad 926:34) pyUSD Design Decisions (32:43) Stablecoin Landscape (35:26) Global & Market Opportunity (45:50) Why Solana Over L2s or Alt L1s (48:53) Political Climate Impact (54:01) Optimistic pyUSD Endgame - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire 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. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • What Makes Crypto Conferences Valuable | Roundup

    What Makes Crypto Conferences Valuable | Roundup
    Jul 12 2024
    Today's episode dives deep into the world of crypto conferences, exploring their evolving role in the industry. Santi unpacks his recent EthCC Brussels experience, while Jason unearths the rise of side events at crypto conferences. They debate the true value of these gatherings for networking, deal-making, and industry progress. The conversation also touches on market dynamics, VC scandals, and future predictions, providing a comprehensive view of the current state of the crypto ecosystem. Resources GasApp https://x.com/gasappteam https://x.com/nikitabier - - Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j 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/ - - Sei Labs believes the EVM is here to stay. By providing the fastest time to finality of any chain, thousands of transactions per second and full backwards compatibility with the EVM, Ethereum developers can try out a brand new design space for their applications. Try out sei v2 devnet - visit the new sei.io to find out more. - - Polygon Labs is developing the next generation of open source zero-knowledge tech to aggregate crypto liquidity and user bases with the AggLayer. To support the aggregated future, the Polygon Community Grants Program was launched with 1 billion tokens — all for Polygon builders. Season One of the community grants program is live now, and features 35 million in MATIC to support the next generation of Polygon projects! Join the aggregated future today by applying at https://polygon.technology/grants - - Timestamps: (00:00) Surviving Brussels (06:24) Conference Dynamics (14:56) Social Incentive Layer (25:01) Funny YouTube Comments & Fear of Sharks (28:47) Germany BTC Selling (32:07) Sei Ad (33:04) Polygon Ad (34:13) NVIDIA vs Coinbase Stock (38:29) Eclipse Adviser Token Debacle (44:56) Where are we in the Cycle - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire 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. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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    56 mins
  • Why Crypto Needs Better Insurance Models | Drew Patel, Karak

    Why Crypto Needs Better Insurance Models | Drew Patel, Karak
    Jul 9 2024
    In this episode, Drew, co-founder of Karak, discusses the evolution of crypto security from DeFi insurance to restaking. He explains Karak's multi-chain support and diverse collateral types. The conversation also covers the challenges of DeFi insurance, the potential of restaking to lower security costs for projects, and the importance of creating sustainable yield sources. Drew also shares insights on Karak's development philosophy, the risks associated with restaking, and his vision for the future of crypto risk management. Thanks for tuning in! - - Follow Drew: https://x.com/Dewpey Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/JasonYanowitz Follow Santiago: https://twitter.com/santiagoroel Follow Empire: https://twitter.com/theempirepod Subscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/4fdhhb2j Subscribe on Apple: https://tinyurl.com/mv4frfv7 Subscribe on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/wbaypprw Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross and David Canellis. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/empire?utm_source=podcasts Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ - - Sei Labs believes the EVM is here to stay. By providing the fastest time to finality of any chain, thousands of transactions per second and full backwards compatibility with the EVM, Ethereum developers can try out a brand new design space for their applications. Try out sei v2 devnet - visit the new sei.io to find out more. - - Polygon Labs is developing the next generation of open source zero-knowledge tech to aggregate crypto liquidity and user bases with the AggLayer. To support the aggregated future, the Polygon Community Grants Program was launched with 1 billion tokens — all for Polygon builders. Season One of the community grants program is live now, and features 35 million in MATIC to support the next generation of Polygon projects! Join the aggregated future today by applying at https://polygon.technology/grants - - Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:23) Insurance Security in Crypto (12:32) Onchain Insurance Bull Case (22:09) Karak Restaking PMF (26:24) Risks of Restaking (31:02) Size of the Restaking Market (41:04) Sei Ad (42:02) Polygon Ad (43:12) Free Market Restaking (49:17) DSS Curation & Risks (55:17) Karak Traction (01:11:14) Measuring Karak Success - - Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire 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. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
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