
About this episode
This week, Mippo, Myles, and Xavier sat down to discuss whether crypto's current slump reflects genuine stagnation or healthy maturation. They also unpack AI's near-term impact on DeFi security, the shifting VC fundraising bar, stablecoins reshaping crypto’s original thesis, and the US embracing onchain finance.
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Resources
David Hoffman: Why I Sold My ETH: https://x.com/TrustlessState/status/2059371247163613489?s=20
OpenZeppelin Co-Founder on DeFi Security: https://x.com/maraoz/status/2059413451265441990?s=20
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:40) Outlook on Crypto
(10:22) Stablecoins Hurt L1s
(15:47) The VC Bar Has Been Raised
(20:17) Where’s the Creativity?
(26:06) Crypto Needs More Coinbases
(32:33) Crypto’s Maturation Phase
(45:36) Closing Comments
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