Trump’s Meme, Solana’s Activity Boom, and Base’s Next Step | Analyst Round Table

In this episode, our Blockworks Research analysts discuss the launch of Trump’s memecoin, Solana’s boom in activity, and the SIMD 228 proposal. They also dive into the Base ecosystem, ETH blobs, and the Coinbase x Morpho partnership. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Resources SIMD 228: Reducing SOL’s Inflation: https://app.blockworksresearch.com/flashnotes/simd-228-reducing-sol-s-inflation Base DEX Volume: https://x.com/smyyguy/status/1881417994322214985 Coinbase x Morpho: https://x.com/MorphoLabs/status/1879903267146309805 -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 45 Million users over $9 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors 0xResearch! As Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing 20% of global crypto, it remains the top choice for securing your assets. Buy a LEDGER™ device now and build confidently, knowing your precious tokens are safe. Buy now on https://shop.ledger.com/?r=1da180a5de00. -- Join us at DAS NYC 2025!  Use code 0x10 for a 10% discount: https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york -- Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Marc: https://x.com/marcarjoon Follow Danny: https://x.com/defi_kay_ Follow Blockworks Research: https://x.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/ Join the 0xResearch Telegram group: https://t.me/+z0H6y2bS-dllODVh -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (1:39) Trump's Memecoin Launch (11:58) Ads (SKALE, Ledger) (12:38) Solana's Immense Rise in Activity (28:41) Solana's Liveness Struggles (35:56) Prioritizing Token Holders vs Stakers (42:07) Understanding SIMD 228 (47:56) Ads (SKALE, Ledger) (49:12) The Base Ecosystem (57:54) Where Are ETH Blobs Going? (1:07:01) Coinbase X Morpho Partnership (1:18:51) Closing Thoughts -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- 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. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.